Forum of African and Arab Parliamentarians on Population and Development / FAAPPD
Population & Development Studies
1 - ADOLESCENT RIGHTS AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN LEGISLATION IN JORDAN
This study undertakes a comprehensive review of laws and legislation related to Adolescent Rights, and the protection of the women against Gender-Based violence. The long-term objective is to promote a better understanding of adolescent needs and issues among policy makers, legislators, health service providers, parents and community leaders; to address issues on reproductive sexual health of Adolescents; to address issues on Gender-Based Violence; and to intensity advocacy activities for crimes of honor, violence against women, nutrition, health, and education for girls.
For more information, contact UNFPA, Country Technical Services for Arab States, (CST).
P. O. Box 830824, Amman 11183 Jordan, Tel. 962-6-5517040, Fax 962-6-5516580.
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2 - The Arab Population in 2002
United Nations population Fund in Amman / Jordan issued research about "The Arab Population " in 2002. Discusses the demographic profile of the Arab populations growth, age structure, mortality and fertility through their transitions. Also Urbanization, education, reproductive health, maternal mortality, contraceptives, adolescents, poverty, war and conflicts, motherhood, malnutrition, family planning, from 1950 - 2002, with estimated figures for the period 2002 - 2050 based on projections.
UNFPA shows the strategic approaches which followed for improving gender equity and the status of women, reproductive health and family planning in the Arab world, strengthening information, communication and education efforts positive changes in attitude and responsible toward population issues, and strengthening the capacity and capability of governments to institutionalize the process of formulating, implementing, and monitoring responsive population policies.