AMMAN — On July 30th,
Khalil Al-Abdallat, the director of
the human rights unit at the prime minister's office, stated that the Jordanian
Cabinet's approval of the National Jordanian Plan to implement
UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security for 2022-2025 aligns with
the
royal vision to enhance women's participation in political, economic, and
social spheres.
اضافة اعلان
Jordan has reviewed the human rights situation for three
cycles, resulting in 226 recommendations in the third report in 2018, with
Jordan agreeing to 149 of them, addressing issues related to women, their
protection, and enhancement of their participation in public life, Jordan News
Agency, Petra reported.
Recommendations and discussions
Abdallat emphasized the government's altering of
legislations to address women's issues and expand their political
participation.
He also said that accepting these recommendations reflects
the country's commitment to consolidating human rights principles, stemming
from the vision of
His Majesty King Abdullah , who constantly directs the
government to ensure greater protection of women's rights and strengthen their
role within society.
Maha Ali, the secretary-general of the national committee
for women's affairs, mentioned that Jordan has committed to implementing
international obligations through voluntary reporting and
periodic reports to
relevant international committees.
During the meeting, the recommendations from the
comprehensive periodic review related to women and girls' rights were
discussed.
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