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10^th Jan 2011 › Workshop “Cultural Change to End Violence against Women”

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal, a national workshop, entitled “Cultural Change to End Violence against Women” was organized by the United Nations agencies in Jordan in cooperation with the Jordan National Commission for Women (JNCW) and the Family Protection Department (FPD) of the Public Security Directorate (PSD).

12^th Aug 2010 › International Year of Youth: advancing youth participation

This year, the International Youth Day will be celebrated with the global launch of the International Year of Youth: Mutual Dialogue and Understanding, from the 12^th August 2010 to the 11^th August 2011. This day as well as this year, will be a celebration of young peoples’ energy, imagination and initiatives and will recognize their crucial contributions to enhancing peace and development. The celebrations during this day and the initiatives that will be organized during the whole following year will demonstrate commitment to young people in Jordan and globally.

04^th Dec 2008 › Statement by the UNRC Mr. Luc Stevens on International Volunteer Day 2008

Your Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Talal
Excellencies
Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the United Nations in Jordan I am happy to welcome you today to the International Volunteer Day with the slogan “Hand in Hand for a Better Life”.

28^th Oct 2008 › Statement by the UNRC Mr. Luc Stevens on Aid Effectiveness 2008

Your Excellency Suhair Al Ali, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation,
Distinguished participants,
Friends and Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to Jordan and I am delighted to officially open the Global UNDP Community of Practitioner’s Meeting on Aid Effectiveness.

21^st Oct 2006 › United Nations Day 2006

Tuesday marks United Nations Day all over the world. In the Kingdom, and through its 12 agencies here, the UN has been working with the people of Jordan and has supported the Jordanian Government’s requests for support to identified challenges and needs.

The UN continues to actively support the development process in Jordan, in particular, in such areas as poverty reduction, food security, social sector development, environment, education, health, protection and promoting good governance. Its work focuses on the economic and social advancement of people, and respect for human rights.

01^st Mar 2006 › Statement by the UNRC Ms. Christine McNab on International Womens Day 2006

As we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day, we once again shed light on the fundamental issues of women’s rights, equality and advancement. However, as we look back at past achievements and set the course for future ones, we must remember that women’s rights, equality and empowerment should not be an end but a means and a vital component in any country’s growth and development.

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