Children in Jordan are facing an increasingly alarming reality shaped by expanding poverty and the declining quality of public education, two factors pushing a growing number of them into the labor market at the expense of their right to education and protection. Despite numerous official and non-official initiatives to curb the phenomenon, the root causes remain largely unaddressed, with no comprehensive solutions targeting the structural drivers of child labor.

The Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies began yesterday, Wednesday, the implementation of a specialized training program aimed at strengthening the capacities of local civil society organizations in Jerash Governorate. The program involves the participation of 20 civil society organizations from across the governorate, working in diverse social and developmental fields.

The Jordan Labor Watch affirmed that ensuring decent working conditions for all workers in Jordan is the true entry point to strengthening social protection and achieving sustainable economic growth.

The results of an evaluation study revealed that 74% of agricultural establishments in Jordan do not provide occupational safety and health equipment for male and female workers, a situation that warns of a potential increase in work-related injuries in this sector.

The Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies presented the results of a study it conducted on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Jordan’s garment factories. The study revealed the presence of institutional gaps, infrastructural limitations, and social barriers that hinder the employment of persons with disabilities in this sector, despite the existence of supportive national legislation.