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Union of Arab Jurists

Pan-Arab legal federation working to unify Arab law and promote human rights and international humanitarian law since 1975

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Union of Arab Jurists

The Union of Arab Jurists was established in January 1975 and holds consultative status with the United Nations. With 16 member societies representing Arab countries, it works to develop and harmonize Arab legal systems, conduct professional training in law and international humanitarian law, and provide legal support to Arab and international organizations. The union issues legal publications and journals, supports research and translation in the field, and maintains representatives at UN offices in Geneva and New York.

Founded
Headquarters
Amman
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Jordan

Mission

To develop Arab jurisprudence, unify legal standards across the Arab world, and promote respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Jordan

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Union of Arab Jurists was established on 15 January 1975 and gained UN consultative status in 1977; based in Amman, it brings together member societies from across Arab countries to develop Arab legal systems and promote international humanitarian law.

The Union of Arab Jurists was established on 15 January 1975 and gained UN consultative status in 1977; based in Amman, it brings together member societies from across Arab countries to develop Arab legal systems and promote international humanitarian law.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Jordan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 43

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Union of Arab Jurists has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1975, it predates 79% of the charities in Jordan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jordan data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Union of Arab Jurists draws on its contact details, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Union of Arab Jurists 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 1975 and has been operating for 51 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.

Union of Arab Jurists 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.

Union of Arab Jurists is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.

Union of Arab Jurists is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Union of Arab Jurists 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 Union of Arab Jurists was established in January 1975 and holds consultative status with the United Nations. With 16 member societies representing Arab countries, it works to develop and harmonize Arab legal systems, conduct professional training in law and international humanitarian law, and provide legal support to Arab and international organizations. The union issues legal publications and journals, supports research and translation in the field, and maintains representatives at UN offices in Geneva and New York. Union of Arab Jurists is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1975.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Jordan

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 57
Community Development 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 36
Education 21
International 18
Health 14
Youth Development 13
Arts & Culture 13
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Most common causes in Jordan

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Poverty 74
Community Development 71
Education 64
Women 52
Children 48
Human Rights 45
Youth Development 44
International Development 35

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1975
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Union of Arab Jurists

What is Union of Arab Jurists?
Union of Arab Jurists is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Union of Arab Jurists was established in January 1975 and holds consultative status with the United Nations. With 16 member societies representing Arab countries, it works to develop and harmonize Arab legal systems, conduct professional training in law and international humanitarian law, and provide legal support to Arab and international organizations. The union issues legal publications and journals, supports research and translation in the field, and maintains representatives at UN offices in Geneva and New York.
When was Union of Arab Jurists founded?
Union of Arab Jurists was founded in 1975.
Where is Union of Arab Jurists located?
Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Is Union of Arab Jurists trustworthy?
Union of Arab Jurists 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 Union of Arab Jurists's website?
http://arabjurists.org/
Are donations to Union of Arab Jurists 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.