Jordanian Women's Union
One of Jordan's oldest and most prominent women's rights organizations, advocating for gender equality since 1945
Jordanian Women’s Union
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Visit jwu.org.joAbout Jordanian Women's Union
The Jordanian Women's Union (JWU), founded in 1945 and headquartered in Amman, is a democratically elected non-governmental organization widely regarded as one of the most influential women's organizations in the Arab world. The JWU has endured multiple periods of forced closure under martial law, resuming its current operations in 1994 with a growing network of regional branches and partnerships with women's movements nationally and internationally. The organization focuses on combating gender-based violence and inequality and advocates for equal rights across all sectors of society.
Mission
To achieve equal rights for women and all marginalized groups in Jordan by addressing gender-based violence, inequality, and human rights violations.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Jordanian Women's Union (JWU), founded in 1945 and based in Amman, is one of the most prominent feminist organisations in the Arab world; it endured periods of forced closure and adopted its present name in 1994.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in JordanConcerns
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- Established in 1945, it is among the oldest charities in Jordan GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Jordanian Women's Union draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- financial records
- a contact email (present for 56% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJordanian Women's Union is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Jordanian Women's Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan is 43/100.
Jordanian Women's Union is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Jordanian Women's Union is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Jordanian Women's Union is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Jordanian Women's Union (JWU), founded in 1945 and headquartered in Amman, is a democratically elected non-governmental organization widely regarded as one of the most influential women's organizations in the Arab world. The JWU has endured multiple periods of forced closure under martial law, resuming its current operations in 1994 with a growing network of regional branches and partnerships with women's movements nationally and internationally. The organization focuses on combating gender-based violence and inequality and advocates for equal rights across all sectors of society. Jordanian Women's Union is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1945.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Jordanian Women’s Union is listed in Jordan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Jordanian Women’s Union is listed in Jordan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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Sources and verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1945
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jordanian Women's Union
- What is Jordanian Women's Union?
- Jordanian Women's Union is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Jordanian Women's Union (JWU), founded in 1945 and headquartered in Amman, is a democratically elected non-governmental organization widely regarded as one of the most influential women's organizations in the Arab world. The JWU has endured multiple periods of forced closure under martial law, resuming its current operations in 1994 with a growing network of regional branches and partnerships with women's movements nationally and internationally. The organization focuses on combating gender-based violence and inequality and advocates for equal rights across all sectors of society.
- When was Jordanian Women's Union founded?
- Jordanian Women's Union was founded in 1945.
- Where is Jordanian Women's Union located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Jordanian Women's Union trustworthy?
- Jordanian Women's Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jordanian Women's Union's website?
- http://jwu.org.jo/
- Are donations to Jordanian Women's Union tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.