Welcome to JoWomenomics
Discover who we are and what we do
JoWomenomics (JW) is a Jordanian non-profit advancing an ecofeminist, care-based economy by shaping equitable policies, promoting safe and fair workplaces, and strengthening women’s agency and entrepreneurship—so women and young people can thrive while safeguarding nature and dignity for all.
Since 2014, JoWomenomics (JW) has strengthened the employability and entrepreneurship skills of more than 1,500 Jordanian and Syrian women across all governorates, helping them start, expand, and sustain their businesses. Working with 30 private-sector partners, JW delivers practical training in business planning, financial literacy, and marketing, complemented by mentorship and tailored support that helps women entrepreneurs overcome key barriers and access real opportunities.
To challenge harmful gender norms, JW has reached more than 4,000 community members through 52 dialogue sessions that encourage and normalize women’s economic participation. JW also advances policy and legal reform, contributing to amendments to labor legislation that introduced protections against workplace harassment and lifted restrictions on women’s working hours and access to certain sectors.
JW’s think tank, FICRI (Feminist Integrated Center for Research and Innovation), advances evidence-based solutions to systemic gender inequality through dialogue grounded in local knowledge and lived histories. FICRI is also the home of the IFREE model—the Integrated Framework for an Ecofeminist Economy—which was first developed there and now serves as the backbone of JoWomenomics’ programming and approach.
Our Four Pillars
Policy & Advocacy
Skills & Economic Participation
Skills & Economic Participation
shaping equitable laws, policies, and institutional practices that protect rights, dignity, and resources for people and nature.
Skills & Economic Participation
Skills & Economic Participation
Skills & Economic Participation
employability, entrepreneurship, and green/blue jobs pathways that expand women’s and youth participation in the economy while supporting livelihoods that respect nature.
Community Dialogue
Skills & Economic Participation
Equitable and Safe Enterprises
engaging communities to challenge harmful gender norms and shift attitudes and behaviors in ways that strengthen social cohesion and care for people and place.
Equitable and Safe Enterprises
Skills & Economic Participation
Equitable and Safe Enterprises
strengthening prevention and response systems (policies, reporting, accountability) and promoting safe, fair workplaces and services .
Our Research Arm:
Feminist Integral Center for Research and Innvoation
Guided by a visionary feminist ethos, the Feminist Integral Center for Research and Innovation (FICRI) aims to foster an ecosystem conducive to innovative policy reform, inclusive of gender equality and economic empowerment. FICRI seeks to achieve the following outcomes:
Community-Based Projects
Work Ethics and Employability Training
Work Ethics and Employability Training
Work Ethics and Employability Training
JoWomenomics equips women in Jordan with essential skills for the labor market through a comprehensive training program. Covering work ethics, labor laws, and vocational skills, the initiative prepares participants for private sector employment, fostering both professional and personal competencies.
Career Counseling
Work Ethics and Employability Training
Work Ethics and Employability Training
JoWomenomics provides tailored career counseling to help women navigate job opportunities aligned with their skills and market demands. Sessions focus on self-assessment, skill development, and labor market insights, enhancing confidence and decision-making.
Girls Education
Entrepreneurship Support Program
Entrepreneurship Support Program
Committed to gender equality, JoWomenomics integrates feminist principles into education, promoting gender-sensitive curricula and social participation. The organization has trained girls on GBV awareness, resilience-building, and psychological support.
Entrepreneurship Support Program
Entrepreneurship Support Program
Entrepreneurship Support Program
JoWomenomics empowers women entrepreneurs through financial literacy, business development, and leadership training. In partnership with organizations like Plan International and private sector stakeholders, the program has supported many women, evaluated business concepts, and awarded startups with need-based grants in fields such as education, green tech, and IT.
Latest NEWS
UNTrust Fund Support "Arrived Safely" Launch - February 2026
After a year of joint work with its partners, JoWomenomics launched the “Arrived Safely” initiative this week in a public ceremony featuring two panel discussions and the signing of an MoU with the Amman Vision Modern Transport Company. Minister of Transport Dr. Nidal Alqatamin reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to safer, modern transport. Former Minister Dr. Lina Shabib, Senator Asia Yaghi, and others voiced strong support for the initiative. read more https://petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerPage.jsp?ID=81007&lang=en&name=en_news&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Gender Equity in Jordan’s Green Economy-February 2025
JoWomenomics (JW), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), hosted a high-level discussion to present groundbreaking research on women’s participation in Jordan’s green economy. Led by Dr. Mayyada Abu Jaber, the study highlights barriers such as occupational segregation, restrictive social norms, and the lack of gender-sensitive policies that limit women’s access to sustainable employment. Read the study: https://ficri.co/publications
Advocacy to recognize Social Enterprises in Jordan-October 2024
JoWomenomics developed a comprehensive policy paper advocating for the legal recognition and institutional support of social enterprises in Jordan, emphasizing their critical role in driving social and economic transformation. The paper highlights the need for a clear legal framework to legitimize these entities, facilitate access to funding, and integrate them into national development strategies. read more: https://jordantimes.com/news/local/jowomenomics-advocates-social-enterprises-jordan
Evidence to Impact Policy Fellowship Program Launched- December 2024
In collaboration with the Jordanian National Forum for Women (JNFW) the project aims to enhance feminist research methodology and approach among 24 early-stage female researchers from 12 governorates in Jordan. It also seeks to enhance the dissemination and advocacy skills of the 12 female researchers and support them in engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers. sea graduation: https://www.facebook.com/PrincessBasmaBintTalal/videos/1407731530229395/
