Dr. Muhammad Al-Anqara, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, represented the President of Yarmouk University and sponsored the opening of the seminar titled "Media and Women: National Pillars for Political Action," which was organized by the Faculty of Arts, the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, and the Center for Sustainable Development at the university, with the participation of Engineer Nour Al-Lawzi, Dr. Safaa Al-Sammadi, Sultan Al-Khalayla, and Ahmed Hajjaj.
According to Al-Anqara, Yarmouk University is proud of its role as a leading educational institution in enriching political work in Jordan, as it provides, through its academic programs and intellectual activities, an advanced scientific and intellectual framework that contributes to supporting and improving the political process in the Kingdom, with the aim of inspiring and motivating students, researchers, and academics to actively participate and contribute to politics.
He also mentioned the university's eagerness to adopt and enhance the role of women in enriching political work, in line with His Majesty King Abdullah II's visions, which constantly emphasize the importance of empowering women in all fields, particularly politics, stressing that developing women's capabilities and increasing their effective participation in the political process is an important investment for Jordan's future.
Al-Anqara emphasized the importance of the media in highlighting success stories and women's positive roles in political and social processes, urging all media outlets to present a balanced and fair image that highlights women's contributions in various areas of public life, which helps to change stereotypes and improves women's position in society.
He emphasized the importance of the political modernization system in increasing women's political roles in Jordan, describing it as an important step toward further progress and development in the Kingdom, as well as reflecting Jordan's commitment to achieving equality and justice for all members of society.
Dr. Batoul Al-Muhaisen, director of the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, emphasized that women are a symbol of national achievement, and the media must support women and convey their correct image to society by highlighting their achievements and creativity in various fields. He emphasized the center's constant endeavor to strengthen the partnership between the university, as an academic institution, and the national community institutions.
She emphasized the importance of the developmental role that creativity and scientific research play in various fields, particularly political and social work, emphasizing the Center's unwavering belief in the ability of women and men to create a prosperous future for Jordan, making it critical for decision makers and politicians to reduce the sanctions they face and support them in a variety of ways to assist them in performing their role in serving society.
During the talk, Al-Lawzi discussed women's involvement in elections and how the media should support them. She highlighted some of her electoral, political, and media experience, while Al-Sammadi spoke about her partisanship and the importance of women's political engagement. Al-Khalayla also discussed the National Committee for Modernizing the Political System and women in politics, while Hajjaj looked at the motivations for being active in politics, the role of the media, the structure of the political message, and when good political participation begins.
Dr. Tariq Al-Nasser, Deputy Director of the Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, led the lecture, and the panelists answered audience questions at the end.
