Mediterranean Network for the development of local communities

National Network
Jordan
Address

Postal address: P.O .Box 852710 Amman 11185 Jordanmman - Al Rabia - Street Al Sharif Nasser Bin Jamil - Building 37
Amman 11185
Jordan

Telephone
+96275528197
Telephone (other)
+96265927637
Fax
+96265927637
E-Mail
amalshaw@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
sawa4women@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+96275528197
Mobile Phone (other)
+96275528197
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
(MNT) is a newly established non-profit organization. It was founded in Amman, Jordan in early 2011,Network is formed of three members, three local and regional partners in Beirut, Iraq and Egypt in addition to the two consultants
Mission and Objectives

Mission: To contribute to social, legal and political reform to end discrimination, violence and disparities through advocacy, education, outreach and empowerment programmers, We work on national and regional levels and we seek to contribute to achieving equity, equality and social justice in all their forms and at all levels. Strategic Objectives: • Foster a culture of equality, democracy and human rights • Strengthening the struggle for gender equality and the abolishment of all forms of discrimination • Empowering women to be selected and elected to decision-making positions. • Building coalitions and partnerships among civil society organizations and NGOs.

Main Projects / Activities

MNT activities: Ever since its creation in 2011, MNT has actively participated in a number of activities aimed at enhancing democracy and human rights in general, and the reform of laws with direct impact on rights and freedoms, in particular. MNT members are active members of the Jordanian Alliance for Freedom of Association (JAFA) and the Jordanian Alliance for Electoral Reform (JAER). Moreover, MNT members are active members of the Arab Network for Tolerance (ANT) and the Arab Coalition for Freedom of Association (ACFA). They are leading trainers in human rights, capacity building, fundraising, and networking among CSOs and they have trained a number of CSOs on the different topics and produced rich training literature. ''MNT'' was able to cope with the fast growing international women’s movement that stands against gender disparities, violation of peoples’ rights and the exploitation of women and children.'' MNT'' has built relations and partnerships with the international women’s movement through participation in International conferences and effective Networks

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Contact (1) Full Name
Amal Shawahneh
Head of the organisation
Amal Shawahneh
Contact (2) Full Name
Eliana Nano