AMMAN — Chairman of the
Independent Election Commission
(IEC), Musa Maayta, said that the deadline for parties to adjust their status
is May 15, 2023, according to the applicable party law.
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He also explained that the party financing process will
depend on the election results and the number of seats the party wins in
parliament.
Women Empowerment UnitMaayta said that the IEC has recently established a
Women's Empowerment Unit, which is responsible for developing women's participation in
political life and their access to decision-making positions.
The IEC, he said, is building bridges of cooperation with
all partners and
civil society institutions specializing in women's affairs, as
they bear the greatest responsibility for enhancing women's participation and
giving them the deserved status, Hala News, reported.
This came during his reception of members of the
Women's Affairs Committee in the
Jordanian House of Representatives, headed by MP
Mayada Shreim.
The political vision of the Kingdom, he added, aims to
empower women and youth and enhance their participation in the electoral
process and involvement in parties, by giving them sufficient space in the
electoral and party laws.
IEC roleMaayta clarified that the primary function of the commission
is to manage the electoral process.
Still, at the same time, it works with its partners on
spreading awareness and political education to increase citizens' awareness of
the importance of participating in elections and joining parties.
It also trains the election and counting committees working
with the commission in the field and provides them with the necessary skills
and knowledge to manage the electoral process.
The commission has implemented a series of activities under
the "Ana Asharik" program in universities, in cooperation with the
Crown Prince Foundation, he said.
The program aims to integrate university youth into public
dialogue and work and enhance their participation in political and party life.
It does so by achieving a set of national priorities and concepts, most notably
democracy, party work, the rule of law and political participation, national
identity, human rights, and respecting different opinions.
The commission has also established the Jordanian Electoral
Institute for the purpose of developing the technical capabilities of
commission employees and spreading electoral culture among the public.
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