Multi-Domain Gender and Conflict Analysis
January 2025-Jordan
Executive Summary
This study is a pivotal component of the Women Peace and Security Systems Strengthening Project, also known as Tamasok, implemented by Chemonics UK in collaboration with local subcontractor Generations for Peace. Tamasok aims to bolster institutions dedicated to advancing the women’s security and peace agenda in Jordan and is aligned with UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. The programme focuses on safeguarding women during conflicts, enhancing their involvement in peace processes and integrating them into decision-making and peacekeeping roles. These efforts frame and validate priorities, threats, and services pertaining to women’s security and peace in Jordan.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the current security and peace landscape for both Jordanian women and men, identifying key sources of conflicts and social threats across various governorates. The study endeavours to grasp the needs, priorities, interests, and capacities of men and women in Jordanian communities, examining power dynamics and their impact on women’s roles in decision-making, peacebuilding, and security initiatives. It also investigates how gender-based violence (GBV) obstructs women’s participation in leadership and peace processes.
Using a mixed-method approach, the study integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyse Jordan’s women’s peace and security agenda. Methodologies include desk reviews, interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Five focus groups were conducted across four Jordanian governorates — Zarqa, Irbid, Ma’an, and Amman — supplemented by an additional focus group in Amman that was tailored for donors interested in gender and feminist issues. Participants were composed of activists, academics, experts, and civil society leaders, with 72.6% of participants in the focus groups being women. Data collection encompassed desk reviews of recent literature, legislation, policies, and contributions from UN Women, alongside 12 key informant interviews (KIIs) and a survey involving 572 adult Jordanians, including individuals with disabilities. Data analysis used the Census and Survey Processing System (CSPRO), Excel, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
The report presents key findings under two main categories: challenges and recommendations.