Sama partnered with MAGENTA to better understand how climate change amplifies and exacerbates gender-based and social inequality, particularly for women experiencing displacement in four countries across the Arab States: Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. This project was commissioned by the UNDP SDG Climate Facility Project.
The impacts of climate change are already being felt and are projected to get significantly worse. While everyone everywhere is subject to the effects of climate change, marginalized groups including women and girls face heightened risks. This research highlights the impact of climate change on women and girls in Jordan with a particular focus on… Continue reading Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence in Jordan
Jordan is among the top five most water-stressed countries in the world and faces several development challenges as a result. This research brief explores the causes and risks associated with water scarcity in Jordan and draws links between water scarcity and the sustainable development goals. Overview Around 35% of the world’s population lives in water-scarce… Continue reading The water crisis in Jordan