The Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies at Yarmouk University held a training session on "Social Accountability and Governance in Municipalities" in the Al-Sareeh region of Bani Obaid Municipality with the support of Bani Obaid Mayor Eng. Jamal Abu Obaid. This is a part of the Nazaha project, which the European Union, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation, and the Al-Hayat Center (RASED) are funding.
A group of employees from the municipality and the surrounding community attended the training session, which covered a number of fundamental ideas of governance and accountability with the goal of enabling municipal workers to play positive roles in this field. Presenting the occasion was Yarmouk University Law Professor Dr. Safaa Al-Suwailemien.
On Thursday, the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies at Yarmouk University hosted a training workshop on "Social Accountability and Governance in Municipalities" at the Al-Hosn Cultural Center of Bani Obaid Municipality, under the sponsorship of Bani Obaid Mayor Eng. Jamal Abu Obaid. The European Union, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation, and the Al-Hayat Center (RASED) fund this component of the Nazaha project. A group of employees from the municipality and the surrounding community attended the training session, which covered a number of fundamental ideas of governance and accountability with the goal of enabling municipal workers to play a positive role in this field. Dr. Safaa Al-Suwailemien, the Professor of Law at Yarmouk University, presented it.
Dr. Islam Massad, the President of Yarmouk University, and Commissioner-General Jamal Al-Shamaliya have signed a memorandum of understanding. This agreement aims to foster collaboration between Yarmouk University, represented by the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, and the National Center for Human Rights. The goal of this collaboration is to integrate human rights concepts into teaching courses, improve cooperation and coordination in exchanging information, and raise awareness about human rights culture.
According to Massad, Yarmouk University has formed a strategic partnership with prominent national institutions, such as the National Center for Human Rights, with the goal of enhancing the university's work system. This partnership aims to cultivate students' understanding and knowledge in various fields, including the overall framework of human rights at both local and international levels. As a result, our students and university staff are better equipped to contribute to their communities and play a more active role in serving their country and improving their surroundings.
The speaker emphasized that Yarmouk University follows a national academic vision based on His Majesty the King's guidance and vision for youth, society, and education. These national visions serve as the driving force behind establishing a broad network of partnerships that enhance the role of scientific centers and colleges in serving the local community. Moreover, these partnerships enable professors and students, particularly those pursuing research in graduate programs, to comprehend the requirements of society and the institutions operating within it.
He stated his belief that the collaboration between Yarmouk University and the National Center for Human Rights will make a unique contribution to guiding focused scientific research in the areas of human rights and law, with the aim of advancing shared national objectives. This collaboration seeks to update the framework of values and legislation through various initiatives, including programs targeting students and the local community, particularly in relation to women's rights and roles. The university's plan and the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies align these efforts with the vision of political modernization and economic and administrative development.
Al-Shamayleh emphasized that the center's law grants it the authority to monitor the human rights situation. This includes incorporating human rights concepts into education, promoting awareness of human rights culture, conducting studies, and publishing specialized reports in the field of human rights to safeguard and advance human rights.
This memorandum's signing aligns with the National Center for Human Rights' plan to improve collaboration and communication with Jordanian universities. These institutions play a crucial role in promoting the culture of human rights and developing individuals who can actively contribute to society. Recognizing the significance of young people in all spheres of life, it is essential to instill in them a solid understanding of human rights concepts. This will ensure their active and constructive participation in nation-building and advancement.
Al-Shamayleh emphasized that this memorandum is part of a shared belief in the significance of women's roles and their empowerment through active participation in various domains. We will achieve this by enhancing collaboration in conducting joint studies and activities related to strengthening human rights principles, exchanging information and experiences, and ensuring ongoing efforts to advance Jordan's progress and safeguard human rights.
The memorandum specifies that the two sides will collaborate to conduct collaborative research on women's rights and organize specialized events and workshops on human rights, particularly those pertaining to women's rights and associated matters.
According to the memorandum, the National Center for Human Rights will provide Yarmouk University with human rights references, documents, and publications. In return, the university will provide the National Center with information regarding the annual report on the human rights situation, specifically focusing on women's rights.
Dr. Batoul Al-Muhaisen, the Director of the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, and Dr. Tariq Al-Nasser, the Deputy Director of the Center, attended the signing of the agreement.
The Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies at Yarmouk University hosted a training workshop on "Social Accountability and Governance in Municipalities" at the Sarieh area, under the sponsorship of Bani Obaid Mayor Eng. Jamal Abu Obaid. The European Union, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation, and the Al-Hayat Center (RASED) fund this component of the Nazaha project. A group of employees from the municipality and the surrounding community attended the training session, which covered a number of fundamental ideas of governance and accountability with the goal of enabling municipal workers to play a positive role in this field. Dr. Safaa Al-Suwailemien, the Professor of Law at Yarmouk University, presented it. European Union in Jordan RASED Jordan AECID Jordan AECID Yarmouk University Bani Obeid Municipalit
Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies held as part of the "Let's Volunteer... A training workshop entitled (Elections: Civic Participation and Responsibility), presented by Ms. Manthoor Al-Omari, a faculty member at the Faculty of Arts / Department of Political and International Studies, where the workshop aimed to introduce the election process and the importance of political participation, with a focus on the Jordanian Electoral Law No. (4) of 2022 and the participation of parties through the general list (partisan), in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and the workshop included several interventions from the attendees.
Dr. Ziad Zureikat, Yarmouk University's vice president, supported the launch of the educational event "Women and Health," organized by the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies in collaboration with the Jordanian Women's Union. Dr. Mervat Assous from the College of Pharmacy attended the ceremony, as did Dr. Abdulsalam Massadeh, a family medicine consultant.
Zureikat emphasized Yarmouk University's commitment to expanding its role and social responsibility to other national institutions in order to create a bright future that matches expectations and goals while also cultivating people capable of contributing and developing.
He stated that women are the family's pillar and main sponsor because they are the loyal and persistent wife and caring mother, as well as the strongest and most determined among people, and that Jordanian women have achieved excellence in all aspects of life, whether they are wives, workers, or thinkers, as they have played a pioneering role in achieving sustainable development throughout the Arab world.
Zureikat emphasized that women's health is no longer an intellectual luxury or a purely ceremonial social rite, but rather a developmental and national goal. This is especially important because a woman's health affects not just herself but also her whole family, including her spouse and children.
He went on to say that women's well-being strengthens their position in life and society, allowing them to constructively contribute to change by representing a subtle dynamic for social development and transformation. He stressed that women's improved health, in all its physical, mental, emotional, and other dimensions, is critical to this goal. Zureikat said that women's healthcare requirements include physical care before and after marriage, reproductive health, and a variety of preventative therapies.
The Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Studies and Community Service, under the direction of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, is committed to supporting and empowering Jordanian women in a variety of fields, according to Dr. Butoul Al-Muhaisen, the center's director.
She emphasized the center's efforts to enhance Jordanian women's roles in politics, economics, social work, psychology, and health in order to fulfill the center's lofty vision and strategic objectives.
Al-Muhaisen elaborated on the center's divisions, which include training and guiding Jordanian women in various roles and responsibilities, gathering data and information about Jordanian women, communicating with local and civil society institutions to activate women's roles, and conducting research and studies to assist decision-makers in reintegrating and engaging women in all social roles, ensuring their local and international presence and impact.
Dr. Mervat Assous spoke about the "menopausal age," often known as the age of despair in women, and the importance of the estrogen hormone in avoiding heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. She added that a drop in a woman's estrogen levels raises her likelihood of developing these disorders.
She explained the various forms of estrogen and how to take them, as well as how long hormone replacement treatment lasts. Most patients use hormone replacement therapy for no more than five years, checking with their doctor on a frequent basis to reassess their treatment plan. She stated that if a new medical problem occurs during hormone replacement treatment, it is critical to visit a doctor to determine whether continuing the therapy is still safe.
Assous emphasized the benefits of hormone replacement therapy during menopause, such as reducing hot flashes and night sweats, strengthening, and protecting bones from fractures, aiding in the prevention of diabetes, and lowering the risk of heart disease if started within ten years of menopause. She also listed potential adverse effects, such as headaches, and contraindications, such as uterine cancer or blood clots.
She also discussed the risks of hormone replacement therapy during menopause, such as blood clots, uterine cancer, and breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of adhering to a set of general treatment guidelines, which include eating a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly, and receiving cognitive behavioral therapy.
Dr. Abdulsalam Massadeh focused on three crucial stages in a woman's life: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, as well as postpartum depression, which stems from the intense emotional turmoil following childbirth, encompassing feelings of exhilaration, fear, and worry.
He identified depression symptoms that persist beyond the postpartum period, such as depressive mood, significant mood fluctuations, excessive sobbing, trouble bonding with the child, withdrawal from family and friends, and sleeplessness.
Regarding menopause, Massadeh noted that it dealt with the theme of "age of hope," implying that it affects women as a result of major fluctuations in estrogen levels, which occur as women age.
The Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies hosted a training workshop, " Building women's psychological and social identities," as part of the "Let's Volunteer... Let's Train" initiative. The workshop's presenter, Dr. Hamza Al-Rababa'a, is both a faculty member at the College of Educational Sciences/Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology and the Director General of the Model School. The workshop's objectives were to provide participants with an overview of women's psychological and social identity psychology, as well as the stages of its formation throughout life. Participants also aimed to identify the most significant psychological, cultural, and social factors and variables that impact the construction of women's psychological identity, as well as the most prominent elements that enhance it. Finally, the organizers encouraged participants to share their personal experiences and insights with each other. The workshop featured multiple interventions from those who attended, and the meeting covered real-world scenarios that could assess and empower the process of building one's psychological identity.
Head of the Training and Mentoring Department at the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, Nesreen Jabata , gave a seminar titled "Secrets of Self-Confidence" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as part of the "Let's Volunteer... Let's Train" campaign.
The seminar covered many topics that would improve aspects of self-confidence, such as defining self-confidence, vanity, indicators of self-confidence and weakness, and personality assessments of the participants.
The training class concluded with a number of activities designed to help participants identify the personalities of the characters and provide the most important advice on how to shape their own personalities.
Under the sponsorship of the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, Dr. Suhair Mohammed Adel Qudsiya, Consultant of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, and Maternal and Fetal Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Yarmouk University, led an educational training workshop titled Maternal and Fetal Health Care during Pregnancy.
How do we care for the health of the fetus and the pregnant woman? Which medical exams are required to ensure the fetus' safety?
Aiming to highlight that the health of children is the health of their mothers, that the best way to take care of the fetus is to take care of the mother, and that care for women's health begins before pregnancy, the workshop included many axes that would raise awareness of the importance of and how to maintain women's health to obtain a safe pregnancy and a healthy child.
There, starting with the planning stage of pregnancy (before pregnancy), the first visit after pregnancy, pregnancy follow-ups, and ultrasound tests required to ensure the safety of the fetus—the most crucial of which is the thorough examination of the fetus in the middle of pregnancy, which is carried out by the embryologist—the health measures taken to care for pregnancy were reviewed and discussed.
In addition, the session covered the phases of fetal growth, the physical changes of the mother during pregnancy, how to determine the gestational age, and medical and self-care throughout pregnancy. Many educational videos and illustrations were presented. The workshop concluded with many tips that must be followed during pregnancy in various aspects such as exercise, nutrition, healthy lifestyles such as avoiding smoking and vice versa.
