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Journal article

Barefoot nisswiyya in practice and theory: the case of grassroots feminists in Jordan

23/05/2023

18 pages long

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Barefoot nisswiyya in practice and theory: the case of grassroots feminists in Jordan

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This paper attempts to connect my personal experiences as an academic activist, along with my first-hand experience in rural areas in Jordan, to ‘barefoot nisswiyya’ [barefoot feminism], a concept I coined in 2002 and have been developing through praxis since then. These experiences have helped me connect with nature in the countryside as a ‘Fourth Space’, […]

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Journal article

A revolution of the mind: a tribute to Rula Quawas (1960–2017)

23/05/2023

3 pages long

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A revolution of the mind: a tribute to Rula Quawas (1960–2017)

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This is a tribute to Rula Quawas, a Jordanian scholar, activist, and feminist, who passed away in 2017. The author shares how Rula touched the lives of so many of her students by encouraging them to dare in their lives and scholarship. Her feminist mentorship transformed the lives of many. This tribute calls on readers to dare and […]

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Briefing note

Who cares? The gendered distribution of unpaid care work in Jordan

22/09/2022

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15 pages long

Languages: English

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Pervasive global norms position men as breadwinners and women as caregivers; in every country in the world, women do more unpaid care work than men. This paper explores the gendered distribution of unpaid care work in Jordan, where female labour market participation is among the lowest in the world. It presents the key findings of […]

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Briefing note

Za’atari Refugee Camp, 10 Years On: Stalled ambitions and lost hope, but durable solutions are possible

15/08/2022

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15 pages long

Languages: English

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Ten years since Za'atari refugee camp was established in Jordan's northern desert, it has evolved into the world's biggest Syrian refugee camp. The camp was set up as an emergency shelter; 10 years on, residents struggle to see a way out. This briefing note presents the perspectives of Syrian refugees on 10 years of life […]

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Research report

Local Humanitarian Leadership Index: A snapshot of progress towards local humanitarian leadership outcomes in the humanitarian coordination architecture in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria

18/07/2022

8 documents

16 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English

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This index outlines what needs to change in order to achieve local humanitarian leadership in the Syria crisis response. It summarizes research undertaken on the engagement of local and national actors in the international humanitarian coordination architecture in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, and is accompanied by three country case studies. The index is designed to […]

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Research report

Uncovering the Potential: The role of informal actors in solid waste management in Jordan

27/04/2022

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19 pages long

Languages: English

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Salvaging resources from waste containers and landfills, waste pickers are the main suppliers to the recycling sector in Jordan, yet they often live in poverty and are exposed to multiple risks. The Jordanian government seeks to integrate waste pickers into formal waste management processes, but progress has been slow. Based on interviews with formal and […]

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Case study

Strengthening Urban Resilience: Five emerging lessons

29/11/2021

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15 pages long

Languages: English

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Strengthening urban resilience is key to achieving Oxfam's vision of a world without poverty. Urbanization has become a major challenge for almost all countries around the globe. Cities and city inhabitants are facing additional and amplified challenges as a result of rapid urbanization, a changing climate and rising inequality in urban areas. The COVID-19 crisis […]

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Research report

The Magic Potion of Austerity and Poverty Alleviation: Narratives of political capture and inequality in the Middle East and North Africa

22/11/2021

4 documents

46 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French

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Dominant narratives promoting economic growth at the expense of state institutions and basic social services have long underpinned a neoliberal model of spiralling debt and austerity in the MENA region. This exacerbates political capture and inequality and takes shape in an environment of media concentration and shrinking civic space. It is important for change movements […]

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Case study

Exploring the Links: Youth participation and employment opportunities in Jordan

12/08/2021

1 documents

8 pages long

Languages: English

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Oxfam partners with the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) through its Youth Participation and Employment (YPE) programme in order to connect with communities and train local community-based organizations (CBOs). JOHUD’s aim is to build the job-seeking capacity of youth in four governorates in Jordan. The programme organizes informal activities involving peer-to-peer education to […]

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Case study

KHF Entrepreneurship Support and the Impact of COVID-19 on Jordanian Entrepreneurs

12/08/2021

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9 pages long

Languages: English

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The King Hussein Foundation (KHF) partners with Oxfam in the Youth Participation and Employment programme (YPE) to promote entrepreneurship through supporting youth to engage in business start-ups and scale-ups. KHF projects support community-based organizations (CBOs) in establishing revolving funds, training CBOs in microfinance management and building the capacity of potential entrepreneurs. Apprenticeships and shadowing are […]

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