Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) - Legal Aid Presentation April 29th, 2014

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Page 3 About ARDD-LA ► Jordanian independent non-governmental organization ► Operates in Jordan and the MENA region ► Newly Created - established in 2010 ► Long standing partnerships with UNHCR, OSF & OXFAM ► First Arab, rights-based organization

Page 4 Overview ► ARDD is working towards reaching preeminent levels of justice and equity for all, through adopting an all-inclusive approach. ► We are guided by our commitment to the right to development, and to facilitate the realization of people’s social, economic, cultural and political rights. We are dedicated to promoting human rights, democracy and inclusive development, and combatting injustice, coalesced with the provision of legal services.

Page 5 Our Story We continue to grow and forge development relations and partnerships internationally. We integrated our 4 years of operations as Legal Aid, and expanded the mission and scope of work. We started out as Legal Aid in 2008, and naturally evolved following four years of experience in the legal domain – which revealed the need to advance and sustain efforts to support a diverse range of marginalized groups in the region.

Page 6 Vision Empowering marginalized and vulnerable groups to acquire their rights. Motivating stakeholders to meet their obligations towards marginalized populations, through providing solutions to victims and holding the violators legally accountable. We aim at finding a just and stable society, through: Fortifying commitment to the right to development in all its encompassing inferences that facilitate the realization of people's social, economic, cultural, and political rights on a national, regional and international level.

Page 7 Mission Actively contribute in creating a just and stable society that is free of inequity and conflict by empowering marginalized groups to acquire, and enjoy their universal rights and freedoms, through: Providing pro bono legal services to local communities, refugees and immigrants in Jordan, and work on supporting and disseminating a human rights culture within the region through education. Contributing to capacity building of governmental institutions and citizens to become active in reform and the democratic process. Strengthening human development, with a focus on income, education, health, and gender equality.

Page 8 Management Structure Board of Directors Executive Assembly General Management Director – Deputy Director Legal Assistance Department Litigation & Consultation Unit Awareness Raising & Capacity Building Unit For-Profit Services Unit Democracy & Governance Department Political & Civic Participation Unit Accountability Unit Capacity Building Unit Policy Department Media & Advocacy Unit Research Unit Development & Human Rights Department Gender Unit Psychosocial Support Unit Humanitarian Assistance Unit Management & Administration Department Office Administration & Logistics Unit Finance & Fund Raising Unit Human Resources Unit Monitoring & Evaluation Unit

Page 9 Objectives Our vision is guided by our focus areas – our Pillars of Change, which direct the development strategy. This determines the areas in which we intervene and implement our programs.

Page 10 Provide legal services to ensure the underprivileged community’s right to justice and protection. Providing Legal Aid Services Foster democracy and governance imperatives, to build the capacity of new governments and citizens to become active agents in the reform and democratic process. Fostering Democracy and Governance Prioritize the needs of vulnerable groups through the protection of these groups, and strengthening their fortitude and active participation. Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Refugees, Migrants, Woman) Promote, protect and defend human rights, through human rights education and psychosocial support. Promoting Human Rights Enhance educational reform by raising awareness to social values that vigorously promote active citizenships, fight discrimination and inequity. Enhancing Educational Reform Focus Areas

Page 11 Programs – Ongoing & Planned Legal Assistance Governance Human Rights & Development ► Gender ► Community Mobilization Clothing Bank Campaign unites ARDD-Legal Aid and JHCO

Page 12 Legal Assistance ► We provide free legal assistance (consultation, mediation, litigation and representation) as Legal Aid to refugees and migrant workers in Jordan. ► We facilitate and protect the rights of underprivileged groups to ensure their attain their rights within the Rule of Law framework. ► We are currently building the capacity of Syrian lawyers and raising their awareness of required topics, so that they are better equipped to addressing the legal needs of their citizens in a time of crisis.

Page 13 Building governmental capacity (legislation, policies/mechanisms, terminology concepts) regarding refugees Engaging and advocating in pertinent communities and platforms regarding Syrian refugees Conducting academic research of cultural features that hinder stability in camps/ host communities of Syrian refugees Protecting the needs and rights of women, particularly refugees To elevate governmental support and response To provide heightened stability and build confidence To better understand the problem and how to make good governance tangible To contribute to empowerment and civic participation Governance

Page 14 Human Rights & Development Gender ► We work on increasing women’s protection, social and political participation, and economic empowerment – with the support of Oxfam. Community Mobilization ► Raise legal awareness by deploying various means of communications (social media, direct …). ► Creating of hotline to receive refugee/ host community concerns and complaints. ► Ensure the community’s access to information and services through community facilitator.

Page 15 Our Partners We are proud of our partnerships with the following organizations and groups;

Page 16 Donors Sanabel AlKhair Association – Amman - AlHashmi Princes Basma Center for Development – Irbid Bait Al Kol Association - Zarqa Jordan Women Union – Mafraq & Zarqa Women Program Centers Jordan Leaders Training Forum Nawaress AlRahman – Amman – AlHashmi Sayyedat AlNasser Association - Amman Family & Childhood Protection Centers – Irbid & Ramtha AlTakaful Association - Ramtha ARDD-LA’s impact would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. Their generosity makes our work possible and we thank them.

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