Solidarity Is Global Institute-JO (SIGI) organized a specialized national training on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, in partnership with Chemonics UK and Generations For Peace, within the framework of the “Tamasok and Sawwet” Project.

The training, held over three days at the Dead Sea under the patronage of Dr. Ali Al-Khawaldeh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, aimed to empower women and youth in political life and to highlight the importance of their participation in local and decentralized councils.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Al-Khawaldeh affirmed that Jordanian women are not only half of society but its very heart, and that real progress is impossible without their effective participation. He noted that security is the cornerstone of safeguarding rights, and its absence threatens the integrity of all other rights.

He added that the Jordanian state, now over a century old, has made significant strides in empowering women, by reviewing legislation and adopting a comprehensive approach to women’s issues. He explained that recent political modernization efforts led to new laws, including the Election and Political Parties Laws, one of which ensures women’s representation by placing them at the forefront of the first three national lists.

Mrs. Nuha Mehrez, President of SIGI, emphasized that UN Resolution 1325 marks a turning point in recognizing the essential role of women in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, crisis response, and the protection and inclusion of women and girls in political life and decision-making processes.

She further explained that the “Sawwet” Project, funded by Rutgers Netherlands, aims to support women's participation in political life. The Jordanian National Action Plan for implementing the resolution includes four main outcomes:

Enhancing women’s participation in security, military, and diplomatic sectors

Empowering women in crisis prevention and climate change response

Ensuring women’s access to social protection and humanitarian services

Promoting the role of schools, media, and community leaders in advancing gender equality and combating violent extremism

Mrs. En’am Asha, SIGI’s Executive Director, highlighted that the organization, founded in 1998, is one of Jordan’s leading national institutions working on women’s issues and has an extensive network of strong partnerships. She noted that the training aims to deepen understanding of Resolution 1325 both internationally and locally, assess its implementation in Jordan, and link it to international conventions and Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on the role of women and the media in promoting social peace.

Human rights expert Attorney Nisreen Zureiqat presented the international legal context of Resolution 1325, stating that the UN Charter of 1945 and the International Court of Justice serve as the foundation of international humanitarian law, which traditionally viewed women during conflict as victims in need of protection.

She emphasized that Resolution 1325 marked a major shift in viewing women as active agents in peacebuilding and security, through their meaningful participation, protection of their rights, and consideration of their needs in all circumstances.