Reports and Articles

The current laws and regulations related to the work of civil society continue to present numerous challenges that hinder its operations and flexibility. Among the most notable of these challenges are the restrictions on the registration of associations, excessive oversight of their financial and administrative activities,

During the last quarter of 2023, additional dimensions emerged in the political stances taken in response to the genocide in Gaza, as the repercussions of civil clashes directly affected the relationship between civil society organizations and foreign donor entities,

The recommendations accepted by Jordan in the Universal Periodic Review focused on several key areas, most notably civil and political liberties, women’s rights, the rule of law, and the right to life, liberty, and personal security.

An analysis of the recommendations accepted by Jordan in the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights reveals that the five most concentrated areas of reform revolve around civil and political freedoms (12%), women's rights (12%),

Economic and social rights are a fundamental part of human rights, as they enhance individuals' ability to achieve a dignified life and ensure fair access to economic resources and opportunities.

In the context of the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review, Jordan for the first time accepted a number of recommendations focusing on enhancing civil society freedom and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for civil society organizations. This acceptance came after reviewing these recommendations during the review on January 25, 2024.

• It is clearly evident from analyzing the recommendations related to freedom of speech and expression in the fourth Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights that there is an urgent need to reform laws that restrict freedom of expression in Jordan.

• Protection from gender-based violence is a top priority, the recommendations related to protection from exploitation, harassment, gender-based violence, and domestic violence constitute the majority of the recommendations accepted by Jordan concerning women's rights.

• The preliminary analysis of the areas of focus from the recommendations accepted by Jordan shows that the priorities for reform for the international and local community are civil and political freedoms (12%), women's rights (12%), the right to life, liberty, personal security, and freedom from torture (11%), and the administration of justice and the rule of law (9.4%).

A report by Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies, titled "Civil society organizations' efforts to develop and promote human rights," revealed that the work of civil society organizations (CSOs) is hampered by several challenges, including a lack of freedom of speech or expression.