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AWO is a Jordanian local women’s rights organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. We advance women’s leadership and solutions for political, social, and economic empowerment, elevating their status in society.
Founded in 1970 by pioneering activists—including Ms. Emily Naffa and others—AWO emerged from a vision that the mid-20th century’s commitments to women’s rights demanded sustained action. Emily and her peers championed tangible change to transform women’s daily lives and advance social justice.
For over 50 years, AWO has centered feminist voices in national policy dialogues, amplifying grassroots leaders. Our work thrives on partnerships: creating spaces within movements and policy processes where feminists unite to build joint agendas, identify opportunities, and demand change—collectively.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has its roots in the labor movement and was first observed on March 8, 1909, in New York City. The event was organized by the Socialist Party of America as a way to honor the 1908 garment workers’ strike in which women protested against their working conditions.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occurred on March 25, 1911, two years after the first International Women’s Day was observed. The fire, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers, most of them young immigrant women, brought attention to the need for better working conditions and safety standards in the workplace, and was a key event that led to the creation of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
International Women’s Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1975, and is now celebrated around the world as a way to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is marked by events and activities, including rallies, conferences, and social media campaigns, and is an opportunity to raise awareness about issues affecting women and girls, such as gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality
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No Woman Left Behind. Gender-based violence and disability: turning vulnerability into
Strengthening resilience and empowering Jordanian women and Syrian refugees victims of gender-based violence in Jordan against COVID 19
Amman: Equity towards the SDGs
Improving the Comprehensive Protection System for Syrian and Jordanian Refugee Women Survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Those Affected by the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Irbid Governorate
Combating violence against women in the southern Mediterranean region
Feminist Power in Action for Women’s Economic Rights
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