IN JORDAN

Women on Boards

WOBs JO was enthused by validated research suggesting that a more
gender balanced board of directors ensures more balanced decisions
and consequently improves performance.

IN JORDAN

Women on Boards

Association of Women on Boards Jordan aims at helping qualified
women reach decision-making positions and secure Boards of
Directors memberships

Women on Boards JO

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.

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

Women In
JordanStatistics & Facts (2017 - 2020)

Women In Corporate Leadership In The Arab Region

Gender diversity on MENA boards -Sanaa Abouzaid IFC Corporate Governance Lead, MENA

Increasing female participation at the top will benefit all- Zeina Zeidan chair of the board at Royal Financials S.A.

Achieving gender balance in corporate leadership in MENA - OECD Report

WEF: Press Conference: What more can be done to drive gender diversity in the Middle East

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