Civic Space in the Arab Region

This observatory seeks to cover and analyze civil society news in the Arab region, and to keep up with civil society in all its challenges and transitions
Jordan's New Cybercrime Law: Further Restrictions on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Association Tunisienne des Femmes Démocratiques Statement on the 11th Anniversary of the Revolution
Jordan: Reality and Challenges
Oct 11, 2023

Jordanian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have recently played influential roles in the political, economic, and social fields and served as a public space between the State and people by adopting and defending human rights principles in every sense. This has contributed to their role as a safety valve in protecting spaces of freedom despite the many legislative, political, and procedural constraints governing their work. 

The political transition process taking place in the country is characterized by two trends: The first trend is driven by the preservation of Jordan's image abroad, making it appear as a moderate country that enjoys global acceptance in terms of stability and an acceptable level of adherence to international laws and democratic standards; this image is necessary for it to continue to enjoy Western political and economic support and to engage with the United Nations and international financial institutions, especially the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.