Politics, society institute, Norwegian embassy host workshops on democratic transition, political participation

AMMAN – The Politics and Society Institute, in partnership with the Norwegian embassy, will host two workshops on January 13 and 14, focused on 'Democratic and Political Transition: A Jordanian-Norwegian Approach.'

The workshops aim to foster inclusive political participation by addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by youth and women within political parties, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

The first workshop will bring together experts from both Jordan and Norway to explore strategies for empowering young people in political processes. 

Featured speakers include President of the Norwegian Liberal Youth Organisation and former member of the Norwegian Parliament Anne Breivik and Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the Jordanian Iradah Party Ibrahim Awran. 

The discussion will explore the role of youth wings in political parties and share insights from both countries.

The second workshop will focus on empowering women within political parties, with speakers including Jette Christensen, a prominent Norwegian politician and former member of parliament, and Rawan Hayari, a political writer and founder of the Jordanian Women Politicians’ Coalition. 

This session will highlight the unique challenges women face in political engagement and propose practical solutions for increasing their leadership participation.

Both workshops will feature interactive discussions and working groups to generate actionable recommendations aimed at strengthening youth and women’s roles in decision-making processes within political parties.

Organised as part of the Democratic Transition Project, the initiative aims to share valuable lessons and develop sustainable strategies to promote political participation and democratic resilience.