Amman: Acting Senate President Abdullah Nsour and a UN Women delegation, headed by UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, discussed Wednesday ways to strengthen cooperation on women's empowerment and their participation in public, economic, and political life. The meeting, held at the Senate during Bahous' official visit to Jordan, was attended by Senate Women's Committee Chair Kholoud Armouti and committee rapporteur Naseema Fakhri.
According to Jordan News Agency, Nsour emphasized that cooperation with UN Women should translate into practical programs with measurable outcomes. He highlighted Jordan's constitutional amendments and legislative reforms aimed at enhancing women's rights and participation. Nsour called for leveraging women's educational achievements and addressing challenges to increase their economic, social, and political involvement.
Armouti stated that the Senate Women's Committee is integrating women's issues into Jordan's modernization efforts, reviewing legislation, and promoting women's roles in decision-making and economic empowerment. The committee is also linking legislation with public budgets to implement empowerment programs.
Bahous commended Jordan's progress on women's rights and stressed the need to further elevate women's representation in leadership roles. She discussed the goals of UN Women's visit, focusing on increasing women's participation in the labor market and strengthening their economic roles. Bahous also highlighted public-private partnerships and addressed issues like violence and discrimination against women, particularly online violence.
Fakhri suggested establishing a national observatory to monitor gaps in legislation and its implementation, aiming to improve policies related to women's empowerment.