Amman: The Ministry of Social Development and the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence (KACE) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, launching an institutional seal to support and empower women in the public and private sectors.
According to Jordan News Agency, the memorandum was inked by Minister of Social Development and Head of the Ministerial Committee for Women's Empowerment, Wafaa Bani Mustafa, along with KACE Executive Director, Wedad Qutishat. This collaboration entrusts the center with managing and awarding the institutional seal, which aims to promote and empower women economically as part of national institutional efforts.
Mustafa highlighted that the seal aligns with the economic modernization vision launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II and is a priority within the Women's Empowerment Strategy. She emphasized the political will to harness the energies and potential of Jordanian women, marking a practical step towards improving and sustaining their participation in the labor market.
The initiative is the first of its kind at both local and Arab levels, designed to support and empower women by assessing institutions' commitment to equality standards in line with international best practices and relevant national legislation. Mustafa underscored the significance of this step in enhancing women's roles in various sectors.
Maha Ali, Secretary-General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women, remarked that the cabinet's adoption of the institutional seal is crucial for fostering a supportive work environment for women's employment and professional development, based on the principle of equal opportunity. This move is anticipated to facilitate women's entry and continued presence in the labor market, thereby boosting their economic participation.
Wedad Qutishat, KACE Executive Director, stressed that the institutional seal is part of a comprehensive national framework, grounded in international standards yet reflecting Jordan's national priorities. She assured that KACE, with its extensive expertise in developing models of excellence and institutional evaluation, is committed to implementing the initiative according to the highest standards.