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In our work at Karama, we have always upheld that movements are first and foremost about the will of the people. Without them, there is no movement, no momentum, and certainly no potential for revolution—the great sweeping changes we require to make a lasting, sustainable impact. We’ve tried to engage community members in the mechanisms to target violence and discrimination against women with the understanding that societies and countries are made up of thousands of individuals with shared needs, concerns, and priorities, with unique and powerful voices that are required to build the infrastructure upon which change can take place.

The UN has released the following report giving a baseline assessment for violence against women in Jordan.