Association of Women on Boards Jordan aims at helping qualified women reach decision-making positions and secure Boards of Directors memberships
Our Vision
Increase the number of Jordanian women on boards
Our Mission
Support and motivate Jordanian women in reaching to boards of directors
Our Values
Accept Diversity, Integrity
Justice and Commitment
Where We Came From
In May 2018 a group of professional women sharing a vision towards increased female representation in boardrooms and in decision making positions came together to establish Women on Boards Jordan, a non-profit association that aims to promote women’s access to leadership posts in public and private sector enterprises across various sectors.
WOBs JO was enthused by validated research suggesting that a more gender balanced board of directors ensures more balanced decisions and consequently improves performance, enhances economic growth and brings prosperity to society.
Women In Jordan
Statistics & Facts (2017 - 2020)
Education
Women’s education in Jordan ranks among the highest of all countries in the MENA region
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Females make up to 51.6% in Jordanian universities compared with 48.4% of males.
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The Literacy rate of women in Jordan aged 15 years and above is 93.2%.
Women In Corporate Leadership In The Arab Region
Increasing female participation at the top will benefit all- Zeina Zeidan chair of the board at Royal Financials S.A.
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