Jordan’s female leaders give reason to hope
Women leaders in Jordan fighting for equal rights offer hope that feminism can be advanced without sacrificing our unique culture.
Jordan’s struggle to erase the stain of honor crimes
For decades, Jordan has struggled to introduce reforms and prevent honor crimes — one of the uglier vestiges of colonialism.
Students on four continents win News-Decoder contest
Women's rights, identity and mental health -- social and political issues dominated winning entries in News-Decoder's multimedia storytelling contest.
Jordan needs reforms to include women in its economy
Jordan ranks among the world's worst countries for women's economic participation. A former cabinet minister speaks out on what must…
Listen: In the end, violence always wins
I use the human race to play my evil game. I’m to blame for wife-beating, guns, bomb flames. I’m the…
Women’s rights can be advanced under Islam
Many Westerners hold misconceptions about Middle Eastern women. They are not powerless, and Islam is compatible with women's rights.
How the Syrian crisis is affecting Jordan
Jordan has long been a peaceful center in a tumultous region. But the Syrian crisis has forced it to revisit…
Look: Women’s rights on a street in Amman
A female face in a sea of mustaches and beards: We went looking to document women's rights and found a…
UN slow to reshape workplace in wake of #MeToo scandal
A damning report held UNAIDS leaders responsible for creating a culture of impunity, bullying and harassment. Why has the UN…
Watch: All The Single Ladies: Kenyan support group for women
My family's helper told me "being single" is her greatest challenge. She showed me an incredible Kenyan welfare group that…