Migration Virtual Hub - Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan is located at the crossroads of two major areas of instability and has therefore been heavily impacted by protracted conflicts in the Middle East. Civil war in Lebanon, and the first and second Gulf wars, caused massive influxes of refugees and migrant workers into Jordan, putting pressure on government authorities, economic and social infrastructures and local communities. In the UNDP’s latest Human Development Index, Jordan received a “medium” rank.
In the past, Jordan has been both a country of origin and destination for migrant workers. From the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, hundreds of thousands of well-educated and highly skilled Jordanians migrated for employment mainly to oil-producing countries. Currently however, Jordan is predominantly a labour-receiving country with a stock of almost 3 million immigrants in 2010.
Country Context
Key Gender and Human Rights Issues
Key Stakeholders
Ratification Records and Compliance with CEDAW
- Discrimination
- Policy Measures
- Trafficking and Prostitution
- Employment
- Employment Contract
- Minimum Wage
- Minimum Age
- Regulation of Employment Agencies
- Health Care and Family Planning: Access to Health Services, Work Safety
- Maternity Protection
- Economic and Social Benefits
- Equality before the Law
- Redress for Violence Against Women
Analysis and Conclusions
Recommendations
References
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