The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) today, Wednesday, launched its 21st report on the state of human rights in Jordan for 2024, serving as a national diagnostic tool to evaluate progress in protecting and promoting human rights through monitoring the development of the rights system, policies, and practical practices.
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Samar Al-Hajj Hassan, Chair of the NCHR Board of Trustees, stated in the presence of the Prime Minister’s representative, Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul Moneim Al-Oudat, Speaker of the House Ahmad Al-Safadi, several ministers, and other dignitaries, that issuing the annual report is a legal requirement under Article 12 of the NCHR Law. She emphasized that the report is not merely a routine document but reflects a full year of monitoring and analysis of human rights conditions in the Kingdom.
She explained that the report is objective, highlighting areas of progress while also pointing out shortcomings, violations, or gaps, thereby providing a scientific and practical diagnosis that contributes to developing national policies and programs related to human rights in Jordan.
Al-Hajj Hassan noted that this year’s report contains 155 recommendations, which are comprehensive, specific, data-supported, and field-verified, covering political, economic, and social sectors, including the rights of vulnerable groups.
The Centre aims, in collaboration with official entities, civil society institutions, and other partners, to prepare an action plan to implement these recommendations with clear timelines and measurable indicators, ensuring the enhancement of human rights in the Kingdom.
She added that Jordan’s commitment to human rights, as a founding principle of the state, along with political will supporting the modernization process, creates a favorable environment for the Centre to monitor and enhance human rights comprehensively and inclusively, ensuring that citizens and residents enjoy their constitutional rights in accordance with international standards.
Jamal Al-Shmailah, NCHR Commissioner General, stated that the annual report on human rights in Jordan is a nationally and strategically important event, as it goes beyond presenting data or indicators. It serves as a rights-based evaluation tool, accurately monitoring the state of freedoms, measuring actual progress, identifying challenges and gaps, analyzing their causes, and providing practical recommendations based on field expertise and continuous follow-up.
He confirmed the Centre’s focus on monitoring progress in policies, legislation, and practices, including evaluating the impact of national laws and policies on rights and freedoms, and assessing the commitment of public institutions to national and international standards, ensuring that all measures and programs are effective and aimed at improving citizens’ lives.
Al-Shmailah highlighted that the 21st report for 2024 is the product of a systematic institutional effort, based on continuous field monitoring and visits to various national institutions. The report emphasizes that monitoring human rights is closely linked to political, economic, and administrative modernization projects, assessing their practical impact on rights, as modernization is tied to enhancing human dignity and protecting rights.
The report reviewed the Centre’s achievements in civil and political rights, noting that in 2024, it received 519 complaints related to civil and political rights, distributed across nine main rights, including the right to vote and run for office, freedom of opinion and expression, press and media freedoms, access to information, and the right to establish and join political parties.
It also covered achievements in economic, social, and cultural rights, the rights of vulnerable groups, and the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities.
The launch event concluded with a press conference, allowing journalists and attendees to ask questions about the report, provide feedback, and discuss observations.
