Jordan Daily – The Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies (PCEIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Asia-North Africa Institute for Development and Training (WANA) of the Royal Scientific Society to deepen cooperation on human rights in Jordan, specifically the rights of persons with disabilities.
The MoU, signed by Phenix Center Director Ahmed Awad and WANA Institute Director General Dr. Majd Al-Naber on Monday, will enhance cooperation and exchange of expertise between the two institutions in areas of joint work, especially those related to the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as areas related to women’s empowerment, climate change, sustainable development, environment and human security, social protection, and inclusive justice.
In a statement, the memorandum aims to strengthen and consolidate the horizons of joint research and scientific cooperation in the field of human rights and human security in general and the rights of persons with disabilities in particular, and to achieve real change towards the issues of the most vulnerable groups in society.
The two parties emphasized the importance of partnerships between civil society organizations working in the field of human rights and the need to encourage and develop them.
The Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies is an independent, non-governmental, scientific research institution that works to build a sustainable and inclusive development model in Jordan, with a focus on labor policy reform, strengthening social protection policies, and preparing studies and reports that contribute to the development of public policies.
The Royal Scientific Society’s West Asia-North Africa (WANA) Institute is a non-profit think tank and policy research center that seeks to promote a shift towards evidence-based policies and programs to address the development and humanitarian challenges facing the West Asia-North Africa region, with a focus on human security, social justice, and sustainable development.
