Is a Jordanian woman entitled to pass on her nationality to her family?
In 2013, Diwanieh — an initiative founded by Dr. Sami Hourani — organized a public dialogue event in Amman under the title:
“Is a Jordanian Woman Entitled to Pass on Her Nationality to Her Family?”
The event focused on one of the most important social and legal debates in Jordan, addressing citizenship rights, gender equality, and the challenges faced by Jordanian women whose family members are not able to obtain Jordanian nationality.
The discussion brought together journalists, legal experts, activists, and members of the community to exchange perspectives and encourage constructive dialogue around citizenship laws and equal rights.
The event featured several notable speakers, including:
- Editor-in-Chief of Al-Arab Al-Yawm newspaper and writer, Mr. Nabil Ghishan
- Media spokesperson for the “My Nationality is My Family’s Right” coalition, journalist Aroub Subh
- Lawyer Saed Karaja
Through initiatives like this, Diwanieh contributed to promoting civic dialogue and raising awareness around social justice, legal reform, and human rights issues in Jordan.
The event reflected the vision of Dr. Sami Hourani in creating open spaces for discussion, community engagement, and meaningful public participation on issues affecting Jordanian society.
