{"id":16795,"date":"2021-06-03T11:48:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T09:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kvinfo.dk\/old\/?page_id=16795"},"modified":"2021-06-03T12:03:33","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T10:03:33","slug":"accelerating-gender-equality-locally","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.kvinfo.dk\/old\/accelerating-gender-equality-locally\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Accelerating Gender Equality Locally"},"content":{"rendered":"

The aim of the project is to contribute to Jordan\u2019s commitment and obligation to realise the rights of women enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

Gender Equality and Women\u2019s Human Rights lie at the core of democratic governance. Jordan ratified most international human rights instruments and in particular CEDAW<\/a> in 1992, the Convention on Civil and Political Rights (CPR)<\/a> in 1975 and the Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)<\/a> in 1975.<\/p>\n

A number of challenges hinder women\u2019s participation in public life in Jordan, such as social restrictions resulting from the traditional structure of Jordanian society, which rejects the notion of equality between men and women. In a male-dominated patriarchal system, women are expected to devote their time and efforts towards their families and households. In addition, not only are women excluded from politics, but also very often denied their right to an equal social status, education and income, which in turn affects their political participation. The decreasing participation of women in economic affairs creates a dependence on men, who as a result control economic resources. This lack of independence restricts women from making their own decisions with regard to their roles in the society and politics. There is also the consideration of constitutional and legal frameworks in a country, which can either help or hinder women\u2019s participation in politics.<\/p>\n

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