Amman – The year 2024 witnessed significant transformations in the journey of empowering Jordanian women, with substantial progress in political, economic, social, and administrative spheres, reflecting the royal visions for national development.
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According to a report by the Jordanian National Commission for Women, the political participation of women in 2024 reached unprecedented levels.
The 20th Parliament of Jordan saw the highest representation of women in the country’s history, with 27 women elected, representing 19.6% of the total seats.
This achievement was attributed to the amendments to the Election and Political Parties Laws of 2022, which allocated 18 seats for women through local party lists and mandated that political parties ensure at least 20% female representation among their founding members. Additionally, women's participation in political parties increased to 44.2%, and women chaired four parliamentary and Senate committees, while ten women served as deputy speakers and committee secretaries in both chambers.
The year also witnessed the passing of important laws and regulations that strengthened women's rights, including the Social Development Law of 2024, which provides protection and services to women victims of human trafficking. Furthermore, the 2025 General Budget was passed to support the National Strategy for Women’s Empowerment.
Other key developments included amendments to the Social Security Law and the Labor Law, including extending maternity leave to 90 days in both public and private sectors and protecting pregnant women from termination.
The Flexible Work System, implemented through the Labor Law of 2024, boosted women's participation in the labor market by allowing flexible working arrangements such as remote work and part-time positions. Additionally, the 2024 Social Work Profession System and Maternity Protection Insurance Laws were enacted to further support women’s economic contributions.
Several other measures were taken, such as the regulation of daycare centers, amendments to insurance laws, and the establishment of a legal aid fund to support women in need of free legal services.
On the institutional front, the government approved a new law granting the Jordanian National Commission for Women legal status to enhance its coordination with governmental and non-governmental bodies. Furthermore, new strategies for juvenile justice and the elderly were adopted, as well as measures to increase women’s participation in company boards and public procurement.
Jordan also launched the Unified Contract Platform for private school workers and enhanced workplace protection policies, with a focus on preventing violence and harassment in the workplace.
In terms of social empowerment, safe houses for women survivors of violence were established in various cities, and platforms for awareness and prevention of violence were launched. Additionally, Jordan’s commitment to recognizing and honoring women was evident through awards such as the King Abdullah II Medal of Excellence and the Silver Jubilee Medal, which were presented to several outstanding women for their contributions to the community.
Regarding gender equality, Jordan made significant strides in global gender equality indices, improving its rankings in political empowerment, equal pay for equal work, and legal environments for women's economic opportunities.
Furthermore, Jordan led the Arab world with the highest number of companies adopting the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), with 188 companies participating in 2024.
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