'Women's political participation enhances sustainable development'

AMMAN —The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) on Tuesday launched a study titled "Perceptions and Structures against the Political Participation of Women in Jordan", stressing the need to adopt recommendations and proposals aimed at supporting the political participation of women.

The report highlighted the need for womens involvement in representative councils, political parties, trade unions and the judiciary, including a series of comprehensive solutions to that end. 

Issued under the patronage of the Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Musa Maaytah in cooperation with Hivos International, the launching ceremony saw the participation of several members of the governorate and municipal councils, along with representatives of civil society organisations concerned with the empowerment of women in public life.

Maaytah stressed the importance of involving women in political activities, noting that “it contributes to the process of sustainable development, therefore enhancing the capacities and potentials of our society”.

The minister also highlighted the growing rate in women's participation in elected bodies, pointing out that “it increases the strength and depth of their representation in society while developing their skills at the service of the community”.

For her part, JNCW Secretary General Salma Nims thanked all participants for their presence, expressing that “it demonstrates the community’s interest and support for the participation of women in all fields”.