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1. Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) -Legal AidPresentation April 29th, 2014
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Our Story 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. We integrated our 4 years of operations as Legal Aid, and expanded the mission and scope of work. We continue to grow and forge development relations and partnerships internationally.
5. Vision 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. We aim at finding a just and stable society, through:
6. 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:
7. Management Structure
8. 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.
9. Focus Areas
10. Programs – Ongoing & Planned Legal Assistance Governance Human Rights & Development Gender Community Mobilization Clothing Bank Campaign unites ARDD-Legal Aid and JHCO
11. 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.
12. Governance Building governmental capacity (legislation, policies/mechanisms, terminology concepts) regarding refugees To elevate governmental support and response Engaging and advocating in pertinent communities and platforms regarding Syrian refugees To provide heightened stability and build confidence Conducting academic research of cultural features that hinder stability in camps/ host communities of Syrian refugees To better understand the problem and how to make good governance tangible Protecting the needs and rights of women, particularly refugees To contribute to empowerment and civic participation
13. Human Rights & Development Gender We work on increasing women’s protection, social and political participation, and economic empowerment – with the support of Oxfam. CommunityMobilization 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.
14. Our Partners We are proud of our partnerships with the following organizations and groups;
15. Donors 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.
16. Find & Follow Us! Facebook.com/ARDD.JO Twitter @ARDDLegalAid consult@legalaid-jo.net Emergency Line: 0777387221