The U.S. Embassy in Amman will showcase at Souk Jara Gallery from June 10-30, 2011 the work of students from five “up-cycling” workshops conducted last April at UNRWA schools for girls. The exhibit

Wael Helmy was able to overcome the trauma of entering back into society after being imprisoned for 8 years on drug smuggling charges. Helmy said, "I feared rejection from friends and family members

The Department of State’s Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith arrived in Jordan today on a four-day visit to meet with youth, religious organizations, civil society

The National Dialogue Committee recommended an increase in the number of seats allotted to women in the Council for the next parliamentary election. The decision was welcomed by the Women's Event

Anger, deprivation, and a lack of justice united residents of Karak, Tafeelah, and Maan to form a public movement that calls for changing the reality that the southern governorates fall victim to due

Jordanian merchant Khalil Saad Abdul-Khaliq Al-Sadr threatens to give up his and his children's citizenship after he was investigated and humiliated by security forces rather than assisted in his case

Residents from the area of Damia in Deir 'Alla are complaining that the water they receive is red and contains impurities like green algae. Citizens fear the impact drinking the polluted water will

Less than two months to go before deadline for accepting submissions Amman, 6 June 2011 – UNICEF’s Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa announced today 20 July 2011 as the deadline for

Under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, the 8th Annual Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference’s inaugural day commenced on June 6th 2011 in Amman at the Four Seasons Hotel

Corruption allegations have increased in the media which has been targeting specific officials. The government increased its criticism of the media, using the term 'personality assassination' to