AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoJerash Festival: Under Royal patronage, the 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts kicks off July 22–Aug 2 in Jerash, with a theme of “A legacy that endures… generations that unite” and a packed programme of 207+ events spanning concerts, theatre, poetry, literature, exhibitions, folklore and heritage showcases. Queer Cinema: Tribeca Festival spotlights LGBTQ storytelling with 16 queer films, including a range of premieres and queer episodic TV screenings. Child Protection: Jordan’s labour and social partners are stepping up action on child labour: ILO and Save the Children signed a partnership to tackle agricultural child labour, while the Ministry of Labour launched a “Red Card to Child Labour” awareness and inspection campaign ahead of World Day Against Child Labour. Heritage & Tourism: ASEZA and UNESCO signed an agreement to protect Wadi Rum’s cultural and natural heritage while creating sustainable development opportunities for local communities. Women’s Empowerment: Social Development Minister Wafa Bani Mustafa met UN Women’s Sima Bahous to expand cooperation on women’s empowerment and social protection, including scaling the “Women’s and Girls’ Oasis” initiative. Regional Context: Jordanian opinion pieces focus on Jerusalem’s holy sites and the Hashemite custodianship, amid renewed regional political pressure. Higher Education: Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education opened applications for scholarships and academic mobility in Brazil (GCUB-Mob) for 2026/2027, with a July 6 deadline.
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