Claiming Equal Citizenship

The Campaign for Arab Women’s Right to Nationality

Jordan

Coordinating Organization: Sisterhood is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J) (Email: sigi@nets.com.jo)

Children of non-national fathers are denied access to education, health care, the right to vote and the right to hold a public office. Human rights groups in Jordan are working to amend Article 13 of the Nationality Law in order to give the Council of Ministers the right to grant Jordanian nationality to the children of Jordanian mothers married to non Jordanian foreign nationals.

Whenever we discuss violence against women, we are, in essence, discussing women's rights and citizenship rights.
-- Lina Qoura, Founder of SIGI/J

Latest News, Updates, Activities, and Research from the Campaign:

Jordan Celebrates the CRC’s Passage into Law

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Activities, Events

Jordanian Parliament discussed and approved the CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child) last week.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on September 2nd, 2006

Workshop on the Parliament’s Role in Strengthening Women’s Rights

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Activities, Events

In late March 2006, SIGI/J organized a workshop on “The Parliament’s Role in Strengthening Women’s Rights.” The aim was to bring together civil society activists and members of parliament to discuss amendments to current legislation that will ensure greater equality and justice for women and their families.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on September 1st, 2006

SIGI/J Seminars on Women’s Citizenship on National Agenda

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Activities, Events

SIGI/J facilitated six local seminars on the topic of “Women’s Citizenship on National Agenda” to create awareness and foster discussions about women’s citizenship rights. More than 290 participants, including members of the Parliament’s lower and upper houses, local civil society organizations, and activists took part in the proceedings.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on September 1st, 2006

Notable Achievements in Jordan’s Campaign

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Activities

Momentum around the Nationality Campaign is building in Jordan. As the issue receives more attention, the number of achievements begins to grow. Local grassroots actors as well as executive members of Government are working towards women’s equality in Jordan.

Continue Reading | Posted by christina on September 1st, 2006

SIGI/J’s Iffat Al Hindi Centre for Legal Aid and Counseling

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Activities, In the News

Iffat Al Hindi Centre is a specialized center run by SIGI/J to provide legal services for women in Jordan.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on August 21st, 2006

Current Laws in Jordan - Part I

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Research, Legislation

The Jordanian Constitution specifically calls for the equality of men and women. International covenants to which Jordan is a signatory outlines the entitlement to human rights for all.

Continue Reading | Posted by christina on August 18th, 2006

A Grandmother’s Wish

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Testimonies

I want only the best for my Ina’am but am unsure of how to give it to her.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on August 18th, 2006

Consequences of a Marriage

Filed under: Countries, Jordan, Testimonies

Were my daughters considered Jordanian nationals, they would have been able to finish their studies, work, and improve their situation and ours.

Continue Reading | Posted by WLP on August 18th, 2006