Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security 2018 - 2021

1.1 Jordan as a global provider of expertise 15 (including those women and girls most for peacekeeping and peace making vulnerable to violence and in need of

1.2 Advancing the participation of women in 15 protection, in host communities and military and security sectors and ensuring refugee camps in Jordan) gender responsiveness Strategic goal 4#: Foster a community

1.2.1 Women as active agents in peace building 15 culture that recognizes the gender needs, and peacekeeping 3.4 the importance of gender equality and the 22 role of women (including young women)

1.3 Countering threats of violent extremism 16 in peace and security

1.3.1 Recognition of women’s role in preventing 16 4. Ensuring the coherence and 23 and addressing the increased threat of harmonization of the Jordanian National violent extremism Action Plan with national, regional and Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis 17 international plans, strategies and 1.4 frameworks

1.4.1 Ensuring the provision of 17 5. gender-responsive humanitarian services Institutionalizing the implementation of the 24 and enhancing women’s role in promoting JONAP on resolution 1325 peace and security in local communities 6. Ensuring implementation through 24 Implementation approach financing, monitoring and evaluation 2. 18 mechanisms

2.1 National consultative approach to drafting 18 the Jordanian National Action Plan for the 6.1 Building a Monitoring and Evaluation 24 implementation of UNSCR 1325 system (M&E)

2.1.1 Formation of the National Coalition and 18 6.2 Budgeting and costing for the Jordanian 25 the High-Level Steering Committee to National Action Plan (JONAP) contribute to the drafting of the Jordanian Annexes 26 National Action Plan

2.1.2 National Dialogue on UNSCR 1325 on 19 1 The JONAP logical frame work (Logframe) 27 Women, Peace and Security in Jordan 2 Statistics for Jordanian women’s 41

2.1.3 A study on “Women and Violent 19 participation in military sectors and Radicalization in Jordan” peacekeeping operations

2.2 Priorities of the JONAP for advancing the 19 3 Members of the High-Level Steering 41 implementation of resolution 1325, as Committee for advancing the recommended during the national and implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Jordan local consultation process 4 Member organizations of the National 42

2.3 Main references of the Jordanian National 20 Coalition for the implementation of Action Plan to advancing the UNSCR 1325 in Jordan implementation of UNSCR 1325 and its subsequent resolutions 3. The Jordanian National Action Plan to 21 implement UNSCR 1325 and its subsequent resolutions

3.1 Strategic goal 1#: Achieve 21 gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations Strategic goal 2#: Achieve the meaningful 21 3.2 participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism, as well as in national and regional peace building 10 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 11 Introduction Since its establishment, Jordan has aspired to become a driver of peace and security in the region. Since the 1940s, the country has overcome several challenges related to ongoing instability in the Middle East—ranging from wars, occupations and political coups in neighbouring countries, to the repercussions of the Arab Spring that began in 2011. Jordan, however, has succeeded in transforming these challenges into opportunities, establishing a stable country capable of providing its citizens with education, employment and the participation of both men and women in relief and recovery efforts. This was possible despite political challenges, scarce natural resources and the significant recent influx of refugees. Today Jordan is positioned among the region’s leading countries in terms of cultural diversity and political stability. Despite regional tensions and challenges, Jordan has not been involved in any armed conflicts. The country has, however, suffered impacts. Due to Jordan’s central geographical location, it has historically received sudden influxes of nationals from neighbouring countries fleeing conflicts and seeking peace and security. The latest are the result of the Syrian crisis. Massive responsive efforts are needed to maintain stability and security, both for Jordanians and those arriving, in particular for the civilian women and children who, together, represent the majority1 of those negatively affected by the conflict. They increasingly remain a target for armed groups, forced to flee their homes and leave their belongings behind. Simultaneously, the changing global context of peace and security has witnessed the spread of cross-border radicalization conducive to violence and terrorism. There has been a consequent call for gender-sensitive interventions by Jordanian authorities at all levels, requiring the involvement of both security and humanitarian actors. The (2018-2021) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) for advancing the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325), and its subsequent resolutions, was developed to respond to the country’s latest security and military challenges. It is in line with Jordan’s commitments to promote and respect human rights, justice, equality and participation—all of which are embodied in various national frameworks, such as The National Strategy for Jordanian Women (2013-2017) and The Comprehensive National Plan for Human Rights (2016-2025). The JONAP for advancing the implementation of UNSCR 1325 aims to integrate a gender-based approach towards women’s participation in prevention and protection processes during conflicts, as well as in peace building, and maintaining stability and sustainable security. Parallel to these efforts, the JONAP specifically responded to the 2015 UN Security Council resolution 2242, which highlights the importance of cooperation with civil society and the role of women as key partners in preventing and combating violent extremism. It also reiterates the importance of engaging men and boys as partners in promoting women’s participation in the prevention and resolution of armed conflicts. The process of drafting the JONAP on resolution 1325 began as Jordan and other countries were endorsing the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Agenda’s overall objectives—and Goal 5 and its targets in particular—represent an opportunity to transform development and planning approaches and mechanisms for implementation, to ensure equality of opportunity and the empowerment of women. Furthermore, they provide a means to ensure the inclusion and participation of all segments of society, for the fair and efficient implementation of comprehensive and sustainable development. 1 Based on statistics of the Syrian Refugee Affairs Directorate (SRAD) of the Ministry of the Interior, received through formal letters and correspondence. As of 29 March 2017, there were 297,418 Syrian refuge women, representing 45.3% of the total number of Syrian refugees in Jordan. 12 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 13 However, the challenges of conflicts and political instability facing the Arab States region represent The fourth goal contributes to reaching all strategic goals. These goals are considered the primary major obstacles to the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Goal 16 seeks to promote axis of work related to the pillars of the UN Security Council resolution on Women, Peace and peaceful and inclusive societies and provide access to justice for all as key pillars of sustainable Security: participation, prevention, protection, and relief and recovery. development, and reflects many of the objectives of UNSCR 1325 and its subsequent resolutions. Through the NAP drafting methodology, the Coalition members affirmed their commitment to UNSCR Jordan has made significant progress in advancing the status of women, narrowing the gender gap 1325 and subsequent resolutions, mainly, UNSCR 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015). Both resolutions and almost achieving equality between men and women in education and health, as well as advancing signalled the need to review existing action plans and their goals and provide updated information women’s participation in political life, and elected councils in particular. Nevertheless, a number of on the progress achieved so far. Furthermore, they highlighted the need to ensure adequate financial challenges remain to attaining gender equality and women’s empowerment. Jordan is ranked 86 out resources (i.e. allocated financial budgets) for implementation—including funds for civil society of 188 States on Gender Inequality2, and 134 out of 144 on the Global Gender Gap index3. organizations to enhance their engagement and participation in implementing all activities—as well as evaluating progress achieved, in cooperation with governmental entities. To this effect, monitoring, Jordan continuously reviews its legislation in order to eliminate any discriminatory references to evaluation and costing systems have been established for the JONAP, to ensure national and global women. It adopts positive measures to ensure women’s access to decision-making positions and advocacy to facilitate and support its implementation within the specific time frame. These are based incorporates further positive measures to protect women against all forms of discrimination and on measurable indicators, with a realistic and economically feasible budget, and will be monitored violence. Such efforts are in keeping with its global commitments on women and human rights, under the supervision of the Jordanian National Commission for Women. including UN resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. Jordan’s commitment to implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda reflects the country’s leadership and institutions’ belief in the important role that Jordanian women play in development 1. The importance of advancing implementation of UN Security Counsil resolution processes in general, as well as in enhancing protection, peace and security in local societies in particular. To that effect, the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) established the 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Jordan National Coalition in 2010 to pursue the development of a National Strategy for advancing the 1.1. Jordan as a global provider of expertise for peacekeeping and peacemaking implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. However, the repercussions of the Arab Spring signalled the need to conduct a comprehensive review of the National Strategy and the Jordan has vast experience in providing security expertise and peacekeeping forces to countries National Coalition’s mandate, to respond both to conflicts in neighbouring countries as well as to suffering from armed conflicts. Over the past 10 years, Jordan has been a significant contributor to the influx of refugees. UN peacekeeping operations, and one of the top contributors of UN police in such operations. As reflected in the latest statistics of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jordan To respond to such challenges, the JNCW mobilized efforts at national and local levels to ensure provides nearly 8 per cent of the police peacekeepers in UN missions6. Jordan also contributes the participation of the military sector, government institutions, civil society, media, and all those significant numbers of Military Experts and Officers. According to the latest statistics provided by concerned with implementing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Jordan to draft the National the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Public Security Directorate, as of August 2017, a total of 71,901 Action Plan for 2018 to 2021. The JNCW began by expanding the membership of the National troops and 30,702 police officers have been deployed on UN missions7. Coalition for advancing the implementation of resolution 1325, and forming a High-Level Steering Committee by cabinet decree. With generous financial support from the Government of Japan in In the middle of a region ravaged by armed conflicts, Jordan’s strength seems to reside in its ability 2015 and the Government of Finland from 2016 onwards, and technical support from UN Women. to provide high levels of security and tolerance. Jordan is seen by the international community as a Considerable national efforts were initiated in 2016, aimed at drafting a Jordanian National Action relatively stable country, where citizens can enjoy security and safety in public spheres. According to Plan. Participatory approach to identify the Plan’s strategic goals was employed, by engaging a wide the World Economic Forum, Jordan is classified as a strong country in the area of public safety, with spectrum of national parties concerned with advancing and implementing the Women, Peace and high performance along a number of indicators, such as crime and violence costs, where it is ranked Security Agenda. 55th out of 137 nations, 41st out of 137 in organized crime, and 21st out of 137 in the reliability of its police service8. The Jordanian National Commission for Women conducted a series of national and local consultations in governorates throughout Jordan, which resulted in the adoption of several priorities that formed the basis for drafting the logical framework (logframe)4 of the Jordanian National Action Plan. 1.2 Advancing the participation of women in military and security sectors and ensuring gender Accordingly; the logframe is based on four strategic goals, namely: (1) Achieve gender-responsiveness responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations; (2) Achieve 1.2.1 Women as active agents in peace building and peacekeeping the meaningful participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism, as well as in national and regional peace building; (3) Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian Women’s participation in peacekeeping operations and missions makes conflict-resolution operations services (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely accessible by more effective and sustainable. The drive to advance implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and in need Peace and Security aims to document and demonstrate Jordan’s efforts and commitment to security of protection, in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan), in full alignment with the Jordan and peacekeeping missions, to confirm Jordan’s recognition of the importance of addressing women’s Response Plan for the Syria Crisis; and (4) Foster a community culture that recognizes the gender needs in conflict situations, and to promote women’s role—and increased participation—in global needs, the importance of gender equality and the role of women (including young women) in peace efforts to maintain peace and security. It has sought to ensure gender equality and responsiveness and security5. to women’s security needs in times of crisis, particularly in the Syrian crisis. There is global concern regarding the low representation of women in various official operations and bodies related to peacekeeping and global security. Such concern extends to the relatively 2 UNDP Gender Equality Index (2015): http://hdr.undp.org/en/composite/GII small number of women in senior positions in national, regional and international political institutes 3 World Economic Forum, The Global Gender Gap Report (2016) http://reports.weforum.org/global-gender-gap-report-2016/economies/#economy=JOR 6 UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (30 June 2017). http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/contributors/2017/jun1_17.pdf 4 Drafting the NAP logical framework (logframe) involved several stages, with four main phases summarized as follows: preliminary and main 7 These numbers were provided to UN Women during a formal meeting on 27 August, 2017 by the Peacekeeping Operations Training Centre drafting stage, further national and security reinforcement consultations stage, strategic drafting stage, and final drafting stage. (PKOTC) of the Public Security Directorate, who had consulted with their Department of Peacekeeping Operations as well as the Jordanian 5 The fourth strategic objective aims to be consistent with the Jordanian Constitution and Islamic Sharia law, according to the High-Level Armed Forces. Steering Committee recommendations, recommended by the (Supreme Judges Department). 8 Global Competitiveness Index (2017-2018) http://reports.weforum.org/global-competitiveness-index2018-2017-/competitiveness-rankings/#series=EOSQ034 14 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 15 focused on peace and security. Moreover, the inadequacy of humanitarian responses that take shields and suicide bombers, reiterating their status as resources feeding the war, terrorism, violence gender considerations into account has been noted, as has the lack of support for empowering and extremist machinery. With respect to forced mass migration, women, girls and children women to play leading roles in these contexts9. For the past decade, Jordanian women have been participating in UN peacekeeping operations. The impacted by conflicts are also falling victim to traffickers in the absence of any form of political, legal, first female police officer was deployed in 2007, followed by the first female military officer three economic or social protection13. years later10, making Jordan one of the first countries in the Arab States region to take clear steps Like other countries, Jordan has been threatened by extremism and terrorism, which has been towards implementing UN Security Council resolution 1325. Yet, in spite of these efforts, Jordan still increasing in the last few years. Jordan is the main source of foreign fighters in Syria, relative to faces various challenges related to spreading and scaling up the integration of gender perspectives its population14. Extremism poses a real threat to women and men in the Middle East and North in the composition of security and peacekeeping operations. Africa (MENA) region. Due to the spread of extremism and exclusionary ideology, women have Over the past 10 years, the deployment of women in peacekeeping operations has remained low11. been exposed to multiple forms of violence and exploitation, especially in the context of the armed More efforts are needed to increase these numbers to the levels recommended by UN DPKO; namely, conflicts in which Iraq and Syria were particularly affected. Unfortunately, extremist ideology has that women comprise 20 per cent of UN Police, and 15 per cent of Military Experts, Observers and begun to spread rapidly through social media platforms and websites and is gaining acceptance in Officers. In parallel, more emphasis should be given to increasing the number of women within the certain circles of Jordanian society. security sector in Jordan in general, and to ensuring an enabling environment, including mechanisms According to research commissioned by JNCW and UN Women in 2016 on gender and PVE, both for police and military to integrate gender perspectives into their work. Such efforts will not only men and women perceive a growing and expanding radicalization within their communities, with both improve the efficiency and gender responsiveness of Jordan’s direct contributions to peace missions, young men and women at risk. Radicalization is seen as an added pressure to existing restrictions but they should also improve the security sector’s responsiveness to the security needs of Jordanian on women’s freedoms and access to rights. Mothers are seen as the primary pillars and influencers men and women, as well as their capacity to integrate a gender lens in the response to the growing within families and subsequently are targeted by radicalized groups as an entry point to the entire risks of violent extremism. family. At the same time, women’s role as an anchor to prevent extremism in their local communities was highlighted.

1.3 Countering threats of violent extremism All national efforts to counter extremism and violence are in line with the pillars of the Jordanian National Action Plan for advancing the implementation of UNSCR 1325. They seek to ensure the

1.3.1 Recognition of women’s role in preventing and addressing the increased threat of violent mainstreaming of women’s needs and gender perspectives as a comprehensive approach within all extremism efforts to address and counter terrorism and violent extremism. Given the changing global context of peace and security—and in particular the escalation of violent extremism, which has led to terrorism and increased numbers of refugees—it is becoming more pressing to pay more attention to women’s role in addressing these and other risks threatening 1.4 Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis international peace and security. Terrorism and violent extremism have a unique and disproportionate

1.4.1 Ensuring the provision of gender-responsive humanitarian services and enhancing impact on women and girls during armed conflict, hindering their ability to protect themselves and women’s role in promoting peace and security in local communities their human rights, mainly with respect to their health, education and participation in public life. Women have been the direct targets of terrorist groups. Some of the most radical groups believe The protection of women and prevention of all forms of violence in situations of conflict is one of the that sexual and gender-based violence are part of their ideologies and strategic objectives, and are main purposes for the implementation of resolution 1325 in Jordan. As such, special consideration thus to be utilized as a means of demonstrating power, escalating terror among communities and must be given to the particular needs of women and girls in humanitarian relief and recovery efforts, mobilizing more resources (in terms of recruitment and funding) to destroy local communities12. the same way that Jordanian peacekeepers need to be able to consider and implement gender perspectives when engaging in peacekeeping operations in other countries. Furthermore, protecting Since 2014, the UN has raised concern over the use of sexual violence as a terror tactic by the rights of women and girls, particularly of refugees in areas impacted by conflict, are main priorities violent extremist groups. Such acts include systematic and strategic mass rape committed by for the implementation of resolution 1325. various parties in armed conflicts, accompanied by other crimes, such as murder, looting, forced displacement and detention, forced mobilization and recruitment, terrorizing citizens to abide with There are an estimated 297,418 Syrian refuge women, representing 45.3 per cent of the total Syrian inspections of residential areas and at check points, as well as different crimes committed in the refugees in Jordan. These displaced women and girls face different humanitarian and protection context of intelligence operations conducted by extremist groups. The strategic nature of violence needs than do men, such as higher risks of sexual and gender-based violence linked to the lack and extremism is evident in the selective targeting of victims from certain ethnic, religious groups or of privacy in overcrowded shelters or to the poorly designed infrastructure of the refugee camps. political opposition. It has led to increasing migration and displacement of civilians from hot spots Furthermore, deep-rooted social stigma prevents sexually abused women from reporting cases of affected by conflict. gender-based violence, while impacting the efficiency of service-delivery, and limiting opportunities for women to access humanitarian services or participate in planning15 For these extremist groups, sexual violence is not limited to these criminal acts, but is utilized to impose an ideology that permits the oppression of women and control over their lives, means, sexual and productive rights. This ideology is also utilized as a means to generate income in the shadow economy that flourishes in times of conflict and terrorism, through sexual slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, blackmailing families through ransoms, etc. In some cases, women and girls are used as “war prizes” to compensate or reward fighters, who in turn have the right to sell or abuse them as they wish. Over the past few years, enslaved women and girls have been used as human 13 United Nations (15 April 2017). Report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (S/2017/249) 9 UN Security Council resolution 2242 (2015) focuses on women’s role in combating violent extremism and terrorism and on improvement of http://www.un.org/en/events/elimination-of-sexual-violence-in-conflict/pdf/1494280398.pdf the Security Council’s work around Women, Peace and Security. Furthermore, it makes recommendations also mentioned in the Global Study 14 The Economist (September 2014( http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2014/09/daily-chart-2 on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325, Available at: http://wps.unwomen.org/ . 15 SRAD statistics, received through formal letters and correspondence, dated 29 March 2017, in addition to data from the Jordanian 10 Statistics received through formal letters and correspondences from the Public Security Directorate, dated 26 March 2017. In addition to Response Plan to the Syrian Crisis for the years 2016-2018, which reflects priority interventions to strengthen the Kingdom’s ability to respond the Jordanian Armed Forces- Arab army statistics dated on 12 March, 2017. to the impacts of the Syrian crisis without jeopardizing its development path. An additional planning year will be incorporated to extend the 11 Women participants in UN DPKO missions amounted to 22 participants from general security ranks, as per General Security data for 2017 current 2016-2018 period to 2017-2019, and implementation will be under the guidance of Jordan’s Hashemite platform for the response to 12 United Nations (2015). Security Council resolution 2242. the Syrian Crisis and the leadership and supervision of the Government of Jordan. 16 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 17 Given that violence against women increases in areas impacted by conflict, legal aid, health and 2.1.2 National Dialogue on UN Security Council resolution 1325 ; Women, Peace and Security protection services are imperative to respond to the needs of Jordanian women living in host in Jordan communities16. Global experience with drafting national action plans to advance the implementation of UNSCR Although women face specific risks during conflict, they also play critical roles in building resilience 1325 reiterates the need to focus on priority areas that can be realistically executed, to increase the and promoting peace and security within their local communities, roles which need to be further likelihood that these plans will be implemented on the ground. Therefore, in drafting the JONAP, a capitalized upon. consultative participatory approach was adopted to involve diverse partners from all national sectors in setting milestones identifying the key priorities and recommendations, to ensure local and national ownership and implementation. 2. Implementation approach To that effect, in early 2016, the JNCW launched several consultative sessions and dialogues in

2.1 National consultative approach to draft the Jordanian National Action Plan for the governorates throughout Jordan20, with the engagement of all concerned with the Women, Peace and implementation of UNSCR 1325 Security Agenda. Ten national and local consultations were organized to allow participants to reflect, make recommendations and address concerns related to peace and security in Jordan, focusing on The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) committed itself to lead and guide the women’s role and participation in promoting peace and security at local and international levels.21 process of drafting and developing a Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) for advancing the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security17. The JNCW recognized the importance of continuous, widespread consultation through forums organized to 2.1.3 A study on Women and Violent Radicalization in Jordan promote dialogue and the exchange of views among various entities, including civil society and women’s organizations in all governorates18 In February and March of 2016, the JNCW and UN Women commissioned a study on Women and violent radicalization in Jordan, to address the gender dimensions of countering extremism, to assess its impacts on women and girls, as well as to explore methods to incorporate women

2.1.1 Formation of the National Coalition and High-Level Steering Committee to contribute to in gender-responsive measures to counter violent extremism. UN Security Council resolution 2242 the drafting of the Jordanian National Action Plan stresses the importance of conducting gender-sensitive research and data-collection, to outline the factors driving women to extremism and violence as well as exploring the impacts of counter- Accordingly, the JNCW opted to expand the composition of the National Coalition in late 2015 terrorism strategies. Such research will contribute to the development of response-driven actions, to advance the implementation of the resolution. The Coalition’s duties and responsibilities when policies and programmes. The study was conducted in order to respond to the above mentioned drafting the National Action Plan (NAP) are based on the comprehensive national participatory global recommendations, and to take into consideration the priorities of the national and local approach and wide consultative process to promote cooperation between diverse stakeholders. consultations—both of which promote for an enhanced participation of women as key players in These included: governmental institutions, military sectors, civil society organizations (especially efforts to counter extremism. The results of the study have also been reflected in JONAP’s Strategic women’s organizations), youth, media, international organizations operating in Jordan, activists, goals and related outputs. legal professionals, as well as a large number of experts with experience in developing and drafting logical frameworks (logframes). They determined the main priorities and strategic goals to be integrated in the NAP logframe, as 2.2 Priorities of the JONAP for advancing the implementation of resolution 1325, as well as monitoring and evaluation systems. The drafting process also benefited from the technical recommended during the national and local consultation process support of the Institute for Inclusive Security (IIS-Washington)19, while the initial cost estimates and Based on the results of national and local consultations, the following priorities were identified for budget were drafted with the technical support of The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders incorporation during the JONAP drafting process: (New York), UN Women and specialized local experts. A number of civil society organizations outside of the National Coalition also contributed to the process of strengthening the NAP logical framework • Participation pillar: Participants agreed on the need to increase women’s participation in by conducting further national workshops. peacekeeping and peace building operations, in both military and police sectors. They also recognized the need to enhance leadership competencies for military women to enable their The same year, a High-Level Steering Committee was formed by a cabinet decree (of the Council contribution to such missions, mainly at decision-making levels, and noted the relatively low level of Ministers). Composed of high-level governmental representatives with political decision-making of Jordanian women’s participation in these areas. power in Jordan (secretary generals), the committee is entrusted with the responsibility of supervising and monitoring the work and progress of the National Coalition. It also provided direct guidance, • Prevention of extremism and protection against gender-based violence pillar: Participants observations and recommendations to steer the process of drafting the logical framework of the confirmed existing threats due to political violence, such as tribal and sectarian conflicts and JONAP for resolution 1325. violent extremism. The latter were repeatedly mentioned during the discussions as one of the most jeopardizing threats to peace and security. The participants discussed options employed by societies in their efforts to counter extremism, with special emphasis on women’s role in preventing family members from joining extremist groups—groups growing in numbers and 16 The services delivered to all Syrian refugees in the Kingdom, as stipulated under the different pillars of the Jordanian Response Plan to presence due to the influx of terrorists fleeing conflicts in the region22 the Syrian Crisis, include: provision of food, security and protection, education, healthcare services, social services, access to justice and psychosocial support, technical and in-kind aid, shelter and housing services, services distributed to all refugees in and outside the camps (based on geographical location), and services for women focused on targeting and engaging them in social and vocational projects. It is 20The first national dialogue was held on 31 January, 2016 in Amman, followed by eight local dialogues held in the Kingdom’s governorates. worth noting that the plan adopts a gender perspective throughout its different pillars. The JONAP for resolution 1325 and subsequent resolu- They included seven local and community dialogue sessions in the governorates of Al-Zaraqa, Al-Mafraq, Al-Karak, Ajloun, Jerash, Ma’an, tions reaffirm Jordan’s commitment and response. Amman, Madaba and Irbid as well one consultative session including refugees’ community in Al-Mafraq. In addition, a final national dialogue 17 The Jordanian Government expressed this commitment in the document “Step It Up: Planet 50:50 by 2030”, presented at the “Global session was held on 28 February, 2016 in Amman at a leadership level. The results of consultations were presented at the governorates level Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment”, held parallel to the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015. and submitted to the parties concerned with security and peace in Jordan. http://www.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/step-it-up/commitments/jordan 21 National dialogue on UNSCR 1325, advancing the implementation of the resolution is a final report highlighting the recommendations 18United Nations (2015). Security Council resolution 2242 as well as UN Security Council resolution 2122, which was adopted by Security proposed in national and local consultations. The report was a joint production of JNCW and UN Women in Jordan, prepared by the Al-Hayat Council in its session No. 7044, held on 18 October 2013. This resolution addresses the continuing gaps in implementing the Women, Peace Center for Civil Society Development (RASED) and the Search for Common Ground Organization. The consultations were funded by the and Security agenda. Government of Japan, with their publication financed by the Government of Finland. 19 The Institute for Inclusive Security-Washington, a technical partner to UN Women, provided technical support and expertise to the Nation- 22 Prevention of violence and violent extremism is one of the key issues to be addressed by various activities of the JONAP, making it one of al Coalition members during the drafting of the JONAP Logframe and M&E template. the most important pillars highlighted in these consultations. 18 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 19 • Relief and recovery in response to the refugee crisis pillar: With the increasing numbers of UN Security Council resolution 2250, on Youth, Peace and Security26, incorporates a reference to refugees in Jordan, the consultations put forward a clear set of recommendations for national UNSCR 1325 and its subsequent resolutions on Women, Peace and Security in terms of the positive and international agencies to address and respond to the immediate needs of refugees and host and significant contributions of youth in enhancing and maintaining peace and security, as well as in communities. The recommendations focused on providing adequate services, protection and prevention and conflict-resolution. It suggests exploring means to increase youth involvement and support to women refugees, with parallel efforts to increase the capacities of local civil society enhance their participation in peace building and conflict-resolution. Resolution 2250 also recognizes organizations to support refugees, promote social cohesion and community resilience and call the significant role youth can play in preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism. for the inclusion of women as active and effective partners in relief and recovery initiatives23 It stresses the need to create an enabling environment to support youth, and to recognize and acknowledge the important role they play in enhancing social cohesion and community resilience and countering violent extremism. Such efforts will support peace education and empower youth, • Capacity-building, awareness-raising and participation of civil society and youth pillar: families and women, as well as intellectuals and religious, cultural and educational leaders from all Participants emphasized the importance of awareness-raising and capacity-building targeting relevant groups and institutions to promote social inclusion and cohesion27 local communities and local leadership. They voiced support for efforts to portray women participating in peacekeeping missions as role models, and to share success stories of Jordanian women in such roles. This is with the goal of increasing societal and community awareness, especially among youth, as well as to promote their participation in strengthening peace and 3. The Jordanian National Action Plan to implement UNSCR 1325 and its security in Jordan24 subsequent resolutions It is worth mentioning that although the above pillars have been incorporated within the logical Based on national and local consultations, guided by international frameworks and references on framework as separate strategic goals, all pillars are strongly interlinked and interrelated. Each Women, Peace and Security, and in consideration of the regional and national context, four strategic strategic goal supports and complements the others and contributes to their attainment. All priorities goals were identified for the Jordanian National Action Plan 2018-2021. The goals are: contribute to the realization of the four pillars of UNSCR 1325, namely: participation, prevention, protection, in addition to recovery and relief. For example, women’s enhanced role in security sectors will strengthen capacities in countering violent extremism, as well as the gender-responsiveness of 3.1 Strategic Goal #1: Achieve gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of humanitarian responses. Similarly, engaging youth and civil society will increase the likelihood of women in the security sector and in peace operations. achieving the objectives reflected in all pillars of the JONAP. To that end, it is essential to create a culture or enabling environment to encourage men and women personnel in security sectors to integrate gender perspectives in all tasks, and to promote

2.3 Main references of the Jordanian National Action Plan to advancing the implementation women’s entry into security and military sectors. Such an environment will enhance the operational of UNSCR 1325 and its subsequent resolutions effectiveness of military and police, facilitate the entry and retention of women in security sector jobs, and support women’s performance and access to leadership positions. In addition to ensuring The UN Security Council’s resolutions subsequent to 1325—particularly UNSCR 2242 and UNSCR equal opportunities in employment within security and military sectors, such an environment should 2250—were essential references when drafting the JONAP, along with the results of the national and also promote women’s participation in peace negotiations, diplomatic missions as well as peace local consultations and the regional context of peace and security. operations. Resolution 2242 (2015) reiterates the importance and role of women in countering violence, extremism Given the positive impact of women’s participation in maintaining international peace and security and terrorism. It stresses the need to mainstream gender in all activities related to countering violence at national and international levels, the pillar for promoting women’s active participation in these and radical ideology. It urges further consultations with women and women’s organizations to guide sectors, traditionally considered exclusive domains for men, is one of the main reasons and goals primary prevention efforts. The resolution also encourages the effective participation of women behind the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325. Accordingly, and in order to improve the through National Action Plans, empowering them to take leadership roles when engaging in efforts performance of military and security sectors, efforts to incorporate gender perspectives into their to prevent and counter extremism, violence and related activities. structures and plans is deemed necessary. This would ensure services respond to the needs of The resolution further calls for greater participation and leadership of women and women’s women as well as men, and improve their capacity to more effectively respond to the needs of organizations in developing strategies to counter violent extremism and terrorism. This can be done victims of conflict and war—who are primarily women and children. by leveraging links with media, to spread anti-terror messages and other activities in line of these efforts. To this effect, several means can be used, such as empowering women, youth, religious clergy (imams, women preachers), intellectuals, and opinion leaders to address the environment that is 3.2 Strategic Goal #2: Achieve the meaningful participation of women in preventing conducive to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism. The resolution reiterates the importance radicalization and violent extremism, as well as in national and regional peace building. of engaging men and boys as partners to promote the participation of women in preventing armed The study on Women and Violent Radicalization, produced by the JNCW and UN Women in 2016, conflict as well as in resolving conflicts and peace building efforts in post-conflict situations.25 proposed an important recommendation: the recognition of women as both champions and potential advocates in combating threats of violent extremism, as well as the victims of such threats. Raising women’s skills and competencies across all governorates will assist with the early detection of extremist trends within households and local communities, especially among youth. Furthermore, building the capacities of local civil society organizations, especially women’s organizations and relevant religious and national institutions, will be critical in order to support and promote the role of women in peace building and in countering violent extremism in local communities. 23 The JONAP for advancing the implementation of UNSCR 1325 has been aligned with the National Response Plan to the Refugee Crisis (Syrian Crisis Response Plan). The response to the refugee crisis has also been mainstreamed in the logical framework of the plan, as stipu- lated under output 3 which states that: “gender-responsive services shall easily and safely be provided to Jordanians and refugees, including the most vulnerable women who need protection in host communities and refugee camps” 24 The discussions referred to UN Security Council resolution 2250 (2015) on Youth, Peace and Security at the national level. They also stressed that resolution 2250 must be linked to UN Security Council resolution 1325 to activate youth’s role in peace building, conflict preven- 26 United Nations (2015). Security Council resolution 2250. tion and combating violent extremism. 27 The term youth mentioned in the context of the resolution refers to persons aged 18 to 29. It should be noted that this term may have 25 United Nations (2015). Security Council resolution 2242. different definitions at national and international levels, including the definition of the term in General Assembly resolutions 50/81 and 56/117. 20 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 21 The pillar also reiterates the importance of community awareness-raising around the values of 4. Ensuring coherence and harmonization of the Jordanian National Action Plan tolerance, acceptance and true Islamic values (as opposed to pervasive misconceptions and stereotyped gender roles). Efforts in this regard will seek to increase women’s participation in with national, regional and international plans, strategies and frameworks preventing disturbances that stem from violent and extremist ideologies. Women are influencers, The JONAP for advancing the implementation of UNSCR 1325 responds to Jordan’s commitments given their roles as mothers and educators who can raise awareness among family and children, to relevant international conventions, charters, and both international and regional frameworks. In teach correct religious concepts and values, and detect the early warning signs of radicalization, particular, it is in keeping with recommendations of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of when their children are developing extremist tendencies. Discrimination against Women (CEDAW); such as recommendation 30, which pertains to women’s This goal will seek to challenge gender stereotypes utilized by violent extremist groups as a means roles in conflict prevention, both during and post-conflict. to recruit and spread their ideology. It will equally encourage the exchange of knowledge on the It is also in line with “Critical Area of Concern E: Women and armed conflict” of the 1995 Beijing gendered dimensions of violent extremism, to support the incorporation of its prevention in national Declaration and Platform for Action, in which peace is inseparably linked to gender equality and policies and programmes. development. The plan equally responds to Jordan’s commitments to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals, particularly Goal 5 on gender equality and women’s empowerment, and Goal 16, which focuses on achieving peaceful and inclusive societies and providing access to justice

3.3 Strategic Goal #3: Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian services for all29. (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely accessible by Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and At the regional level, the JONAP is consistent with the strategic framework of the regional action in need of protection, in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan). plan on “Women, Peace and Security in the Arab Region 2015-2030”30. This plan incorporates a pillar on terrorism in response to the requirements of some countries of the region that consider terrorism This can be achieved by increasing the number of qualified women who provide services that respond the main challenge threatening the safety of individuals in general, and women and girls in particular, to the various needs of women in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan. Another key primarily in areas of conflict and insecurity. method is knowledge-sharing among vulnerable Jordanian women and female refugees on available services and access. Awareness-raising should also be extended to government institutions, local The JONAP is coherent with all national efforts to empower women and achieve gender equality. communities, civil society and media regarding the negative impacts of gender-based violence in The plan further reflects synergy and linkages with the concerns, priorities and aspirations of local conflicts (such as physical violence, forced marriage, early marriage, sexual harassment and violence) communities. Moreover, the plan is consistent with all relevant national frameworks and strategies, and ways to address such violnce. including: This goal is in line with Jordan’s efforts to provide humanitarian relief and protection for the victims 1. The Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan (2016-2025)31, which incorporates issues of conflicts and wars in refugee camps and host communities. The implementation of activities under related to nationality, residency, asylum and freedom of movement within Goal 5 of this plan this pillar are also parallel to, and in line with, activities implemented under the Jordan Response Plan and its sub-goals. It also addresses the coherence of national legislations and policies with for the Syria Crisis. One of the main pillars of that response is the provision of services to victims the Constitution and international charters that Jordan has endorsed, and stresses the need to and communities impacted by the influx of refugees, so the JONAP focuses on promoting women’s increase awareness within society of citizenship and refugee rights, while establishing a national participation in providing such services, increasing women’s access to such services, and assessing mechanism to address the large influx of refugees. the responsiveness of those services to women’s needs. 2. The National Strategy for Jordanian Women (2013-2017)32, aims to empower women based on an inclusive perspective. It focuses on attaining women’s political empowerment and

3.4 Strategic Goal #4: Foster a community culture that recognizes the gender needs, the participation in public life, while encouraging women to assume leadership and decision-making importance of gender equality and the role of women (including young women) in peace and positions. To that end, efforts will be made to foster an environment that supports women’s security 28. empowerment, utilizing media and information and communications technology for such ends. This can be encouraged through the recognition and appreciation of the positive roles women and 3. Jordan’s Vision 2025 (2015-2025), focuses on participation, prevention, relief and recovery, girls have played in building and maintaining peace throughout history. It can equally be nurtured emphasizing women to take on roles in peace building and the prevention of violent extremism33. by developing school curricula that promote women’s and girls’ participation in peacemaking and It also encourages women’s participation in conflict-prevention, as well as relief and recovery national and international security operations. Strengthening a community culture that promotes activities. It seeks to leverage programme outputs to increase the productivity, training and women’s participation in peacekeeping and security maintenance, and changing the stereotypes that qualification of women to ensure creation of jobs to meet the needs of the most marginalized restrict women’s engagement, are essential for the implementation of UNSCR 1325. Such efforts will groups, particularly women, youth and people with disabilities, and the provision of gender- enhance the role of women as effective and equal partners in building peace, rather than as mere responsive services based on and the needs of Jordanian women and female refugees subjected victims—even if the majority of conflict victims are women and children. to violence and exclusion. 29 SDG #16 seeks to: “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.” 30 In May 2013, during a high-level meeting attended by representatives of Arab League Member States, the “Regional Strategy for the Protection of Arab Women: Security and Peace” was launched by the Department of Women, Family and Childhood, General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and the Technical Secretariat of the Arab Women Committee, in cooperation with the Arab Women Organization and UN Women. 31 After conducting an in-depth study of human rights in the Kingdom, a Comprehensive National Rights Plan for the years 2016-2025 was developed. It aimed to address the existing shortcomings of legislation, policies and practices in order to promote human rights in a manner consistent with national principles and the Kingdom’s Constitution and commitments in this regard. 32 The National Strategy for Jordanian Women 2013-2017 was prepared and developed by the JNCW. It has emanated from the Jordanian Constitution and is consistent with both the national agenda and Executive Developmental Programme (2011-2013). It is equally in line with national strategies and the plans of various ministries, government institutions, and organizations concerned with women’s issues. In addition, it is built on Islamic law principles, societal values and human rights principles developed as a reference framework for the Jordanian National Commission for Women, governmental and non-government institutes and civil society organizations working on women’s empowerment and 28 The High-Level Steering Committee recommended that the fourth strategic goal to be consistent with the Jordanian Constitution and participation in various fields. Sharia law. Recommended by the (Supreme Judge Department). 33 His Majesty King Abdulla II Ibn Al Hussein (2015) Jordan’s Vision 2025 for the years 2015 to 2025, pgs. 113–124. 22 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 23 4. The Jordanian Response Plan for the Syrian Crisis (2016-2018)34,and the JONAP are consistent 6.2 Budgeting and costing for the Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) in their goals for recovery for those most impacted by the Syrian crisis. Joint efforts will focus on So as to ensure JONAP implementation and encourage partners to mobilize financial resources, improving and scaling-up legal aid as well as providing health care for survivors of gender-based a model to calculate the cost of the Jordanian National Action Plan on resolution 1325 has been sexual violence. The plan also seeks to provide immediate access to justice for both Jordanian established. It identifies concerned partners from government, military institutions and civil society and Syrian women and girls vulnerable to violence in crisis-affected areas (refugee camps and organizations, in order to assess their contribution to the implementation of the plan, ensure their host communities) in light of surrounding armed conflicts. commitment and mobilize adequate international and national funding. A cost-estimate was proposed for the different initiatives and programmes, matched by a clear, realistic and feasible budget to assist in estimating allocations for each organization assigned to implement each initiative of the 5. Institutionalizing the implementation of the JONAP on UNSCR 1325 NAP Logical framework (Logframe), commensurate with each institution’s scope of work. The total estimated budget is 7,820,000 JOD. A Secretariat was established within the structure of the JNCW to institutionalize and coordinate efforts, mobilize resources and oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the JONAP for implementing Emphasis was placed on the need to mobilize national financial resources in addition to international resolution 1325. The establishment of the Secretariat was supported by UN Women and funded by funding. The Coalition called on government and national institutions to allocate part of their annual the Government of Finland under the project entitled Women, Peace and Security in the Arab World. budgets to the implementation of some initiatives related to Women, Peace and Security and relevant The JNCW committed to ensure funding for the Secretariat after the completion of the project. to their scope of work, and not only to rely on the mobilization of international funding and resources This will ensure continuity in the coordination among members of the National Coalition working when implementing JONAP activities. Furthermore, it stipulated that technical support should be to implement resolution 1325, especially with respect to initiatives and projects implemented by provided to assist civil society organizations, especially local ones, in gaining access to funding from partners in military and security sectors, government institutions or civil society organizations. international donor governments for the implementation of Women, Peace and Security initiatives at the local and community level36 Furthermore, the JNCW committed to build partnerships with various entities and bodies and to support them with capacity-building, as well as to provide adequate financial support to guarantee For example, the “Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund” (WPHF) is considered one of the main the achievement of the expected results within the proposed timeframe. Through its Secretariat, rapid and flexible international sources of funding. It aims to mobilize resources, coordinate response the JNCW will coordinate efforts to monitor, evaluate and follow up on progress attained, with efforts and expedite the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. It seeks to periodic revision of the plan. This will be done in cooperation with National Coalition members and in support quality interventions incorporating a gender perspective. The mechanism targets civil coordination with the High-Level Steering Committee, to ensure a timely response according to the society organizations (especially women’s organizations) and emphasizes the importance of their requirements of JONAP monitoring, to evaluate progress achieved on the basis of lessons learned contribution to advancing the implementation of resolution 1325, and to preventing or peacefully at the highest levels of political decision-making in Jordan. resolving conflicts37. This instrument aims to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peace building opportunities. Jordan is one of the first countries 6. Ensuring implementation through financing, monitoring and evaluation to be granted this funding, which will be channeled to support civil society efforts to implement targeted activities that promote gender equality and the participation of women in humanitarian and mechanisms crisis response, peace building, relief and recovery.

6.1 Building a Monitoring and Evaluation system (M&E). To ensure implementation of the plan, Coalition members established partnership and cooperation mechanisms with civil society and government entities. They institutionalized a systematic framework based on a national participatory approach to engage all parties in the implementation of JONAP activities. All parties are encouraged to contribute to monitoring and evaluating progress for each activity under the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Jordan. A framework for monitoring and evaluation was thus prepared in a participatory manner by all members of the National Coalition, in cooperation with government and civil society organizations who identified SMART indicators35 to measure the achievement of the strategic goals, outcomes and outputs within the logical framework. Furthermore, they identified the entities responsible for implementation, collecting relevant data for the performance indicators and determined the frequency for data collection. Based on their identification of performance indicators, baselines and target values, implementing parties will cooperate in monitoring and evaluating progress for the activities and initiatives they’ve been assigned. Furthermore, each implementing party will submit a periodic progress report to the central focal point responsible for monitoring and evaluating the comprehensive plan. Accordingly, the Government of Jordan’s commitment to advance the implementation of UNSCR 1325 will identify the central entity (focal point) and delegate the authority and responsibility to monitor this role. This will allow the focal point to oblige implementing parties to provide data and identify to what extent indicators have been achieved. It will equally allow concerned entities to correct their course if target values are not attained through the initiatives implemented. 36 The High-Level Steering Committee recommends adherence to legal standards, guidelines and norms for receiving donations allocated to the implementation of initiatives related to the JONAP in Jordan. Recommended by the (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). 37 Five civil society organizations (CSOs) in 2017 benefited from the “Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)” Three of these are members of the National Coalition for the implementation of UNSCR 1325, namely: the Jordan National Forum for Women, the Arab Women’s 34 The Jordanian Response Plan for the Syria Crisis (2016-2018). Organization and thirdly Arab Renaissance for Democracy and development - ARDD. The two other CSOs that are not members of the National 35 The M&E system has been built according to SMART indicators (specific, measurable, realistic, relevant, targeted and achievable within a Coalition are: The Association for Family and Childhood Protection–Irbid, and the Jordanian Forum for Professional and Business Women. specific timeframe) to measure progress achieved on Women, Peace and Security indicators in Jordan. 24 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 25

Annex 1 The JONAP logical Framework (Logframe) Strategic Goal 1 Achieve gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations Performance indicators % increase in the number of women participating in the security sector 1 % increase in the number of women in leadership positions in the security sector % increase in the number of women participating in peacekeeping missions # of security sector institutions with gender advisors / gender focal points Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost implementation (JOD) 1.1 An environment 1.1.1 Obstacles for women to • Conduct a gender audit across the security sector to The security sectors, 1,500,000 X X X X within the security enter, advance and lead in the determine: Ministry of Interior sector that is security sector, and (MoI), the Jordanian responsive to the recommendations for how to * whether changes to the standard operating National Commission security needs and address these obstacles, are procedures, selection criteria or other rules and for Women (JNCW), priorities of women, identified. regulations may positively impact women’s UN Women and other and conducive to participation – including regulations that may UN entities, NATO, women’s entry, 1.1.2 Steps are taken towards determine where women can and cannot engage DCAF, NAMA, etc. advancement and improving the working within the security sector leadership environment in the security Annexes sector to better accommodate * training needs for women to enter, advance and lead the needs of women. in the security sector 1.1.3 Women and men have an * steps that leaders can take to more meaningfully increased awareness of the support women’s advancement (i.e. mentor importance of women’s programmes) participation in the security sector, and women are * clear recommendations and action plans for the encouraged to engage in the respective sectors to facilitate women’s security sector. participation in the security sector. 1.1.4 Senior leaders • In tandem with implementing recommendations from demonstrate support for the gender audit, conduct targeted skills training for women’s advancement and women in the security sector, which may include candidacy for leadership driving, machinery and shooting (as key areas of positions. proficiency to engage in peacekeeping and for leadership within the security sector). • Participation of military women )workers or retirees( in the educational lectures held by representatives of civil society organisations on the role of military women, as a living example and role models of enhancing the role of women in peace and security. 1 The security sector refers to the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Public Security Directorate (Police), Gendarmerie and Civil Defense Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 27 26 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Strategic Goal 1 Achieve gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations Strategic Goal 1 Achieve gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations Performance indicators Performance indicators % increase in the number of women participating in the security sector 1 % increase in the number of women participating in the security sector 1 % increase in the number of women in leadership positions in the security sector % increase in the number of women in leadership positions in the security sector % increase in the number of women participating in peacekeeping missions % increase in the number of women participating in peacekeeping missions # of security sector institutions with gender advisors / gender focal points # of security sector institutions with gender advisors / gender focal points Potential actors Estimated Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost involved in total cost implementation (JOD) implementation (JOD) 1.1 An environment 1.1.5 Staff within the security • Increase access to foreign language The security sectors, 1,500,000 X X X X 1.1 An environment • Undertake a review to explore the potential of The security sectors, 1,500,000 X X X X within the security sector, especially at the programmes, especially in official languages of Ministry of Interior within the security implementing a fast track professional scheme Ministry of Interior sector that is decision-making level, are the United Nations (such as French and (MoI), the Jordanian sector that is and incentive schedule to encourage women’s (MoI), the Jordanian responsive to the gender-aware and capable of National Commission responsive to the National Commission English). entry into the security sector. security needs and identifying and responding to for Women (JNCW), security needs and for Women (JNCW), priorities of women, harassment, gender-based UN Women and other priorities of women, • Establish a system of trained gender focal points and UN Women and other • Conduct targeted training to build women’s gender advisors within all security sector institutions. and conducive to violence (GBV) and UN entities, NATO, and conducive to UN entities, NATO, leadership and governance skills in the Ministry women’s entry, discrimination within the DCAF, NAMA, etc. women’s entry, DCAF, NAMA, etc. advancement and of the Interior. advancement and • Develop gender action plans within the security security sector. sector that specify the responsibilities of personnel leadership leadership • Promote cross-country collaboration, exchange in identifying and addressing women’s security 1.1.6 Women are qualified good practices and increase capacities in line needs. and skilled, enabled to with international standards through advanced advance and reach international field trainings and technical • The establishment of a nursery and an associate club decision-making positions workshops. for the military sector’s female employees to share within the security sector. experiences and increase communication among • Conduct training for military personnel of all them. 1.1.7 Institutional capacities ranks on UNSCR 1325, subsequent resolutions within the security sector to and gender awareness. Also, gender integrate gender mainstreaming and GBV policies should be perspectives and to respond integrated into the institution’s plans and to women’s security needs programmes. are strengthened across all • Assess and revise current security sector security sector institutions. training curriculums and infrastructure to ensure they are gender-responsive. • Conduct a nationwide advocacy campaign targeting all governorates, to raise awareness of the benefits and importance of women’s participation in peace and security, and informing the public of opportunities available to women in the security sector. 1 The security sector refers to the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Public Security Directorate (Police), Gendarmerie and Civil Defense 1 The security sector refers to the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Public Security Directorate (Police), Gendarmerie and Civil Defense 28 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 29 Strategic Goal 1 Achieve gender-responsiveness and meaningful participation of women in the security sector and in peace operations Strategic Goal 2 Achieve the meaningful participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism and in national and regional peacebuilding Performance indicators Performance indicators % increase in the number of women participating in the security sector 1 % increase in the number of women participating in the development of national policies, laws and programmes to preventing radicalization and violent extremism % increase in the number of women in leadership positions in the security sector # of women, men and youth with changed religious concept of gender roles and tolerance % increase in the number of women participating in peacekeeping missions % increase in funding and resources allocated to national organizations to roll out women’s community-based programming on tolerance and the reduction of violent extremism # of security sector institutions with gender advisors / gender focal points % increase in the number of Jordanian women who participated in national, regional and international mediation networks Potential actors Estimated Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost involved in total cost implementation (JOD) implementation (JOD) 1.2 Increased 1.2.1 Women have the required • Conduct trainings according to the needs identified The security sector, 450,000 X X 2.1 Women (including 2.1.1 Women (female • To integrate the role of women in the National CSOs, INGOs, 1,100,000 X X X X opportunities for skills to enter and advance in in the gender audit, to facilitate women’s MoI, Peacekeeping young women), CSOs community leaders, mothers, Strategy and Action Plan on PVE, and identify JNCW, Ministry of women’s peace operations and related deployment on international missions and to pass Operations Training and national institutions teachers, professors, youth, modalities for supporting women in PVE. Culture (MoC), the participation and diplomatic missions. the pre-deployment exam for peacekeeping Center (PKOTC- are able to contribute etc.), have the necessary skills Ministry of Awqaf and leadership in peace operations (PKOs) (linked to output 1.1.2, trainings PSD), Peace to efforts to prevent to detect and address early • Create and disseminate guidance and training Islamic Affairs, the operations and 1.2.2 Women and men in the will likely include driving, shooting and languages). Operations Training violent extremism signs of radicalization in a safe material on gender-responsive counter-messaging, Ministry of Education international missions security sector, and in local Center (POTC- JAF), (PVE), through and confidential manner. tolerance, and on identifying and addressing early (MoE), the Ministry of communities, demonstrate • Support women to serve in front-line security roles, UN Women and responsive and signs of radicalization—and gendered strategies to Higher Education, support for women’s such as foot patrols, community policing and DPKO, National gender-sensitive 2.1.2 CSOs, national tackle it within communities. Audio visual Media participation in peace investigation, to gain the experience needed for Defence College, The approaches institutions and community Authority, Ministry of operations. international deployment. Jordanian Diplomatic leaders have increased • Train female community leaders, mothers, teachers, Interior, UN Women, Institute knowledge, allowing them to professors and youth to become constructive UNDP, UNICEF and 1.2.3 Personnel deployed to • Preparation and dissemination of training and integrate gender perspectives in voices in efforts to address violent extremism, other UN entities, peace operations are gender promotional materials that emphasize the key skills their approach to PVE. including by promoting non-securitized responses religious leaders, aware and capable of needed for women’s engagement in diplomatic to the challenges of violent extremism. universities, youth identifying and responding to missions, support for peace negotiations and how groups and youth conflict-related sexual violence to effectively manage and settle conflicts and • Expand knowledge on the gendered dimension of foundations— such (CRSV) and gender-based crises. PVE through research. as the All Jordan violence (GBV). Youth Commission • Create a network and/or database for women who • Create inclusive spaces to promote dialogue and (AJYC) and the have worked in peacekeeping missions or other break cycles of isolation that can drive engagement Crown Prince peace operations, and build on their expertise and in violent extremist groups. Foundation. experience to conduct outreach and advocacy. Linked to this, create peer-to-peer and mentorship • Provide training and technical support to CSOs relationships between women who have engaged in (including women’s organizations) and national PKOs and women who aspire to engage in more institutions to strengthen their capacity to develop front-line security sector roles. and implement gender-responsive PVE initiatives. • Strengthen the capacity of all personnel who will be • Expand extracurricular activities provided by national deployed to a peace operation to understand institutions to build the capacity of youth to gender, CRSV and GBV through pre-deployment effectively engage in public work, promote dialogue trainings and Training of Trainers. and foster the principle of good citizenship. Total budget (Goal 1) 1,950,000 1 The security sector refers to the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Public Security Directorate (Police), Gendarmerie and Civil Defense 30 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 31 Strategic Goal 2 Achieve the meaningful participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism and in national and regional peacebuilding Strategic Goal 2 Achieve the meaningful participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism and in national and regional peacebuilding Performance indicators Performance indicators % increase in the number of women participating in the development of national policies, laws and programmes to preventing radicalization and violent extremism % increase in the number of women participating in the development of national policies, laws and programmes to preventing radicalization and violent extremism # of women, men and youth with changed religious concept of gender roles and tolerance # of women, men and youth with changed religious concept of gender roles and tolerance % increase in funding and resources allocated to national organizations to roll out women’s community-based programming on tolerance and the reduction of violent extremism % increase in funding and resources allocated to national organizations to roll out women’s community-based programming on tolerance and the reduction of violent extremism % increase in the number of Jordanian women who participated in national, regional and international mediation networks % increase in the number of Jordanian women who participated in national, regional and international mediation networks Potential actors Estimated Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost involved in total cost implementation (JOD) implementation (JOD) 2.1 Women (including • Conduct awareness–raising sessions on the role of CSOs, INGOs, 1,100,000 X X X X 2.2 Notions around 2.2.1 Broadened spaces for • Conduct a campaign through various meetings and Religious institutions, 800,000 X X young women), CSOs women in PVE, in dialogue and in social cohesion, JNCW, Ministry of religion and gender cultural and religious dialogue information channels, with religious leaders (Muslim religious leaders, and national institutions to expand the actors engaged in this challenge Culture (MoC), the roles in society are are created by enhancing and Christian, male and female), intellectual leaders intellectual and are able to contribute beyond security actors. Ministry of Awqaf and discussed and concepts of tolerance in society and community leaders to address misconceptions community leaders, to efforts to prevent Islamic Affairs, the explored, to promote and addressing religious and stereotypes related to women, men, religion CSOs, media, the violent extremism • Conduct educational meetings with media, religious Ministry of Education more equitable notions misconceptions about gender and traditions. JNCW, MoC, the (PVE), through leaders, and community leaders to foster awareness (MoE), the Ministry of of gender equality and roles. Ministry of Awqaf and responsive and of women’s role in PVE, and of the terms, concepts Higher Education, tolerance in general • Support spaces for broadened religious discourse Islamic Affairs, gender-sensitive and methodology related to violent extremism. Audio visual Media 2.2.2 Women, men and youth through the design of religious speeches and media Ministry of Higher approaches Authority, Ministry of are encouraged to broaden the messages targeting local communities. They should Education—General • Develop community-based initiatives that emphasize Interior, UN Women, current religious discourse, by question the hyper-masculine messaging of Iftaa’ Department the importance of women’s role in PVE, dialogue UNDP, UNICEF and clarifying misconceptions about radicalized groups, and emphasize women’s role in and social cohesion. other UN entities, religious beliefs and traditions peace and security, and in preventing violent religious leaders, related to the role of women, extremism—in a manner that bolsters and ensures • Train women leaders, who are “administrative rulers” universities, youth particularly in relation to PVE. the legitimacy of religious leaders. in the Ministry of Interior, to undertake efforts to groups and youth prevent violent extremism. foundations— such • Conduct a review of the tools and approaches as the All Jordan related to the prevalent religious discourse and Youth Commission women’s preaching. (AJYC) and the Crown Prince • Conduct subsequent surveys on the changes in Foundation. religious misconceptions of gender roles, which will also aim to measure the results of the aforementioned awareness campaigns. 32 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 33 Strategic Goal 2 Achieve the meaningful participation of women in preventing radicalization and violent extremism and in national and regional peacebuilding Strategic Goal 3 Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian services (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely Performance indicators accessible by Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and in need of protection, in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan), in full alignment with the Jordanian Response Plan for the Syrian Crisis % increase in the number of women participating in the development of national policies, laws and programmes to preventing radicalization and violent extremism # of women, men and youth with changed religious concept of gender roles and tolerance Performance indicators % increase in funding and resources allocated to national organizations to roll out women’s community-based programming on tolerance and the reduction of violent extremism # of qualified women engaged in providing services in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan % increase in the number of Jordanian women who participated in national, regional and international mediation networks % increase in number of women aware of available services in host communities and in refugee camps % increase of the targeted group aware of the negative effects of GBV and CRSV, and how to address them Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 # of cases of violence against women successfully adjudicated through national courts or competent authorities involved in total cost implementation (JOD) # of women accessing humanitarian services (psychological, social, legal and medical) and comprehensive centres, including public security centres. 2.3 Jordanian women 2.3.1 Women have the • Select and train suitable women in negotiation, Mediterranean 150,000 X X Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 are supported to necessary skills to mediate, mediation and dialogue facilitation, to become Women Mediators involved in total cost become active negotiate and facilitate members of existing mediator networks which can Network, Med-Med implementation (JOD) participants in national dialogue, as well as to engage be engaged in local communities, especially hosting Initiative, INGOs, UN and regional in peacemaking initiatives. communities, and across the region. Women and other UN 3.1 The number of 3.1.1 Women have the required • Conduct an assessment to identify the training needs CSOs, INGOs, 450,000 X X X peacemaking entities, CSOs qualified women qualifications to provide quality of service-providers, to prepare tailored training Institute for Family 2.3.2 Jordanian women’s (Jordanian & refugee and gender-sensitive services to packages within health, legal, psychological and Health, Ministry of representation in national and women) engaged in the women in refugee camps and medical services and specialized services for people Social Development regional mediation networks is delivery of front-line host communities. with disabilities. (MoSD), Ministry of ensured. services in host Planning and communities and 3.1.2 Policies and programmes • Ensure all national and international partners adhere International refugee camps in are in place to ensure that to core principles around services that correspond Cooperation Jordan is increased organizations are employing to the different needs of men and women. (MoPIC), MoI, trained service-providers to Directorate of Civil deliver gender-sensitive • Conduct outreach activities to attract women to Defence, UNHCR, services. participate in training opportunities and to provide UNFPA and other UN gender-sensitive services in refugee camps and host entities communities. • Organize trainings for women on gender-sensitive disaster and crisis management, including evacua- tion procedures. • Train women paramedics and civil defence personnel on humanitarian work and relief efforts. • Develop a national database of qualified women service-providers and adopt policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that strongly encourage and promote their recruitment. Total budget (Goal 2) 2,050,000 34 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 35 Strategic Goal 3 Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian services (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely Strategic Goal 3 Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian services (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely accessible by Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and in need of protection, in host communities accessible by Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and in need of protection, in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan), in full alignment with the Jordanian Response Plan for the Syrian Crisis and refugee camps in Jordan), in full alignment with the Jordanian Response Plan for the Syrian Crisis Performance indicators Performance indicators # of qualified women engaged in providing services in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan # of qualified women engaged in providing services in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan % increase in number of women aware of available services in host communities and in refugee camps % increase in number of women aware of available services in host communities and in refugee camps % increase of the targeted group aware of the negative effects of GBV and CRSV, and how to address them % increase of the targeted group aware of the negative effects of GBV and CRSV, and how to address them # of cases of violence against women successfully adjudicated through national courts or competent authorities # of cases of violence against women successfully adjudicated through national courts or competent authorities # of women accessing humanitarian services (psychological, social, legal and medical) and comprehensive centres, including public security centres. # of women accessing humanitarian services (psychological, social, legal and medical) and comprehensive centres, including public security centres. Potential actors Estimated Potential actors Estimated Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost involved in total cost implementation (JOD) implementation (JOD) 3.2 Women in host 3.2.1 NGOs and the • Organize free promotional medical days in refugee CSOs, INGOs, 400,000 X X X 3.3 Government 3.3.1 Advocacy and community • Organize workshops for government agencies, local CSOs, INGOs, 770,000 X X X communities and in Government actively distribute camps and host communities to familiarize refugees, media, SRAD, MoI, agencies, local outreach campaigns regarding communities, media and civil society on the effects media, government refugee camps information to women about particularly women, with available medical and UNHCR, UNFPA and communities, media the negative effects of GBV and of GBV (including forced and early marriage, agencies, National (including young available humanitarian services psychological services, and how to access these other national and civil society have CRSV are conducted. harassment and sexual violence) and CRSV. Center for Human women) are aware of (including psychological, social, services. institutions and UN increased knowledge Encourage and support preventive campaigns Rights, Jordanian the services available legal and medical services) and entities of the negative effects 3.3.2 Instruments to monitor, highlighting stigma, reporting (and legal obstacles, Media Commission, how to access these services. • Relevant partners coordinate work to cover all of gender-based document and report GBV and such as ZINA Initiative Association), and promoting Judicial Institutions, needed services and raise awareness of issues of violence (GBV) and CRSV are created, linked to ways to destigmatize reporting. Ministry of Justice 3.2.2 A comprehensive sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers, conflict-related sexual national structures and systems. (MoJ), the UN and governmental website and including complaints procedures and recourse. violence (CRSV), and • Lobby for additional resources to improve the quality JNCW, National database is established under how to address them, 3.3.3 Prosecutors, judges and and number of services addressing GBV and CRSV. Council for Family the Syrian Refugee Affairs • Conduct information sessions on the humanitarian with actions the security sectors are trained • Assess the current training curriculum, and train Affairs, Supreme Directorate (SRAD) mapping services offered to women in refugee camps and undertaken to on how to handle GBV and prosecutors, judges and the security sectors on Judge Department initiatives, available services host communities, and how to access the services. strengthen services CRSV, and promote access to evidence-collection and the prosecution of GBV and and places of delivery. and GBV-related safe reporting channels. CRSV-related crimes. • Provide media with appropriate, engaging summaries prosecutions on the impact of GBV (including forced and early • Develop a monitoring and documentation system to marriage, harassment and sexual violence), existing report CRSV-related violations (under the framework services provided, and gaps, needs and other key of UNSCR 1325 indicators 2). information, to encourage media coverage. • Ensure all police stations—beginning with at least one • Support the SRAD in establishing and managing a police station in each urban centre across dedicated governmental website and database on Jordan—have confidential reporting services and service-delivery and availability. female police officers able to take testimony and support efforts to prosecute perpetrators of GBV. • Support targeted campaigns to reform laws that hinder women’s reporting and the prosecution of cases involving violence against women. 2 http://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/women_peace_security-un_sc_res_1325-indicators_for_monitoring_implementation_0.pdf 36 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 37 Strategic Goal 3 Ensure the availability of gender-sensitive humanitarian services (including psychological, social, legal and medical services) that are safely Strategic Goal 4 Foster a community culture that recognizes gender-specific needs, the importance of gender equality and the role of women accessible by Jordanians and refugees (including those women and girls most vulnerable to violence and in need of protection, in host communities (including young women) in peace and security 3 and refugee camps in Jordan), in full alignment with the Jordanian Response Plan for the Syrian Crisis Performance indicators Performance indicators % of the population that perceives women as making a valuable contribution to peace and security # of qualified women engaged in providing services in host communities and refugee camps in Jordan # of educational policies adopted and approved on WPS and gender-responsive curricula % increase in number of women aware of available services in host communities and in refugee camps Potential actors Estimated % increase of the targeted group aware of the negative effects of GBV and CRSV, and how to address them Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost # of cases of violence against women successfully adjudicated through national courts or competent authorities implementation (JOD) # of women accessing humanitarian services (psychological, social, legal and medical) and comprehensive centres, including public security centres. 4.1 Local 4.1.1 Youth throughout the • Produce a television series highlighting the Media, CSOs, youth 700,000 X X X Potential actors Estimated communities, Kingdom are aware of the success stories of women (including young and youth Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 society at large, and importance of gender women) who participate and lead in the security organizations, involved in total cost youth in particular equality and the participation sectors, in peacekeeping operations, prevent- INGOs, religious and implementation (JOD) acknowledge and of women (including young ing violent extremism, and peacemaking. intellectual leaders, actively promote women) in peace and and government 3.4 Women at risk of, 3.4.1 Essential humanitarian • Conduct action-oriented research to inform humanitari- service-providers, 900,000 X X X gender equality and security. • Initiate a communication and media campaign institutions or having survived, services (legal, psychosocial an actors with regards to gender- and disability-re- Institute for Family the role of women GBV/CRSV have and medical) are tailored to the sponsiveness of essential services (legal, psychoso- Health, UNICEF, for gender equality and the participation of (including young 4.1.2 Youth are supported in women (including young women) in peace and increased access to needs and priorities of women, cial and medical) both in terms of availability and UNFPA and other UN women) in peace establishing networks and security. gender-sensitive including women with quality (including for women with disabilities). This will entities, national and and security 4 alliances aimed at services disabilities. involve surveying a number of women with access to international highlighting the role of services, identifying obstacles to women’s access to institutions, • Hold awareness-raising sessions throughout the women, and encouraging 3.4.2 Obstacles that prevent services, and identifying gaps in existing mechanisms technological Kingdom (including in refugee camps and host young women’s participation women’s access to medical, for tracking and reporting sexual violence and companies communities) in cooperation with community in peace and security. psychosocial and legal support harassment. leaders, religious leaders, opinion-makers and after having experienced GBV national institutions, on the Women, Peace and or CRSV are identified and • Support ongoing efforts to develop a national strategy Security (WPS) agenda in Jordan. tackled. to reform and strengthen instruments around documenting sexual violence and harassment. • Establish youth alliances and networks, and • Scale-up the scope and quality of targeted legal aid build their capacity, to promote and support and medical assistance to those at risk of, and/or women’s (including young women) participation surviving, gender-based violence. in peace and security. • Create a mobile application for Jordanians and refugee • Conduct a review of prevalent cultural attitudes, women in refugee camps and host communities to with subsequent surveys on the changes in facilitate reporting cases of GBV. society’s misconceptions on WPS, to measure the results of awareness-raising campaigns. • Scale up necessary skills to empower refugee women, and enable them to confront GBV within the household. Total budget (Goal 3) 2,520,000 3 To be consistent with the Jordanian Constitution and sharia law, according to the High-Level Steering Committee recommendations.Recommended by (Supreme Judge Department) 4 To be consistent with the Jordanian Constitution and sharia law, according to the High-Level Steering Committee recommendations.Recommended by (Supreme Judge Department) 38 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 39

Annex 2: Statistics for Jordanian women’s participation in military sectors and peacekeeping operations The participation of Jordanian women in military and security sectors is estimated at 4.4%. This includes an estimated 660 women in the civil defense department, and around 6.8% representation within the ranks of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army. Within the different ranks of the Gendarme forces, women’s participation reaches 10%, which amounts to an estimated 267 women—of which seven are in a leadership position, 183 are administrative, and 77 are field executives. In addition, women account for around 7% of staff within the Public Security Directorate and around 10% of the Syrian Refugee Affairs Department (which falls under the Public Security Directorate)1 Strategic Goal 4 Foster a community culture that recognizes gender-specific needs, the importance of gender equality and the role of women (including young women) in peace and security Women’s participation within military ranks in peacekeeping missions includes five military and Performance indicators security specialized women from the General Directorate of Civil Defense, all of whom are part % of the population that perceives women as making a valuable contribution to peace and security of the psychological support team deployed to the Gaza Strip to deal with citizens of Gaza who have been psychologically affected by war and conflict. The search-and-rescue team, which has # of educational policies adopted and approved on WPS and gender-responsive curricula three women paramedics, is specialized and internationally accredited to deal with national and local Potential actors Estimated crisis, in addition to others who provide services to Syrian refugees at Za’atari, Rukban, Al-Sarhan Outcomes Outputs Proposed initiatives 2018 2019 2020 2021 involved in total cost and Al-Dahlan and other camps. The services include offering special assistance and support to implementation (JOD) Syrians female refugees during child birth, providing safe spaces, managing crisis-prevention and 4.2 School curricula 4.2.1 Curriculum is revised to • Assess and revise the curricula in schools to be The National 600,000 X X X self-protection, ensuring readiness in issuing alarms, preparing evacuation spaces and camps, as encourage gender inform about the importance gender-responsive and to highlight the Assembly for well as mine- and chemical-spill-detection2 equality and the of gender equality and WPS. importance of women (including young women) Curriculum involvement of participating in peace and security. Development, MoE, There are 224 female officers and soldiers in the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army that have women (including 4.2.2 Educational policies on Ministry of Higher participated in the capacity of nurses in missions to Liberia, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of young women) in gender equality and women’s • Establish a coordination mechanism for coopera- Education, academic peace and security5 role (including young women) institutions, the Congo, Afghanistan, Libya and Gaza, after being assigned to rehabilitation and training sessions tion and integration between relevant actors in in peace and security are the development of a gender-responsive universities, security both nationally and outside of Jordan3. Women in the ranks of the Gendarme forces also participated developed and implemented. curriculum. institutions, and in peacekeeping missions, where two Community Police Officers worked in community service4. CSOs In addition, 64 military women, representing 3% of the Public Security Directorate, took part in 4.2.3 University professors • Develop and adopt executive policies on and executive academic peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, Kosovo, Darfur (Sudan), and Libya, from 2007 until the gender-responsive curricula, and the inclusion of leaders have the required present5. the WPS Agenda. skills to lecture about gender equality and women’s role • Establish a scholarship for Master’s and Doctoral (including young women) in peace and security. theses related to WPS and UNSCR 1325. Annex 3: Members of the High-Level Steering Committee for advancing the implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Jordan • Organize academic symposia, and calls for policy papers and research on women’s role (including The Prime Ministry has approved, on 6 March 2016, the composition of the High-Level Steering young women) in peace and security. Committee in order to follow up on the work of the National Coalition on advancing the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, under the presidency of the: • Organize open days and field visits for students to the security sectors to encourage students, • Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior especially female students, to join the security sectors in the future. In addition, it includes the membership of the: • Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates • Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice • Secretary General of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Total budget (Goal 4) 1,300,000 • Secretary General of the General Ifta’ Department Total budget of JONAP on resolution 1325 7,820,000 • Director General of Supreme Judge Department • Assistant Director of the General Command of the Armed Forces- Arab Army 5 To be consistent with the Jordanian Constitution and sharia law, according to the High-Level Steering Committee recommendations.(Supreme Judge Department) • Assistant Director of the Public Security Directorate • Assistant Director of the General Directorate of the Gendarmerie 40 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 1 Military and security sector statistics obtained through correspondence and official letters dated to January and March 2017. 2 Statistics of the General Directorate of Civil Defense obtained through correspondence and official letters dated 28 March 2017. 3 Data of the General Command of the Armed Forces—Arab Army obtained through correspondence and official letters dated 12 March 2017. 4 Statistics of the General Directorate of Gendarmerie obtained through correspondence and official letters dated 30 January 2017. 5 Statistics of the Public Security Directorate obtained through correspondence and official letters dated 26 March 2017. Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 41 • Assistant Director of the General Directorate of Civil Defense Civil society organizations • Governmental Coordinator for Human Rights-Prime Ministry • Jordanian National Forum for Women (JNFW) • Director of Syrian Refugees Affairs Directorate - Ministry of Interior • Arab Women’s Organization (AWO) • Director of Countering Violent Extremism Unit - Ministry of Culture • Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development - ARDD • Secretary General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women • Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI) • Al-Thoria Studies Center

Annex 4: Member organizations of the National Coalition for the implementation of UNSCR • Arab Women’s Media Center 1325 in Jordan • General Federation of Jordanian Women Security sector institutions • Women Helping Women Network—Jordan • General Command of the Armed Forces—Arab Army • Justice Center for Legal Aid • Public Security Directorate • Intermediaries Changing Center for Sustainable Development • General Directorate of Civil Defense • Association of Military Recruits • General Directorate of the Gendarmeries • Al-Hayat Center for Civil Society Development (RASED) • Ministry of Interior—Syrian Refugees Affairs Directorate • Building Bridges Association • Jordanian Society for Human Development—Jerash National governmental and semi-governmental institutions • Working Women Society—Al Russaifeh • Prime Ministry—Governmental Coordinator for Human Rights Office • National Association for Women’s Empowerment • Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation • Chechen Charitable Society for Women • Ministry of Education • Alsoura Association for People with Disabilities—Alkarak • Ministry of Social Development • Arab Future (Jordanian daily news web site) • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates • Ministry of Justice • Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Ministry of Culture—Countering Violent Extremism Unit • Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs • Supreme Judge Department • General Ifta’ Department • General Secretariat - the Jordanian House of Representatives H.K of Jordan. • Department of Statistics • Department of Palestinian Affairs • Greater Amman Municipality—Women International Network • National Council for Family Affairs • National Center for Human Rights • National Center for Security and Crisis Management • Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women’s Studies—Yarmouk University • Center for Women’s Studies—University of Jordan 42 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP) 43 The publication of this National Action Plan is generously funded by the Government of Finland 44 Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP)