Amman, June 4 (Petra) — Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director
Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah on Thursday attended the launch of the
PSD Gender Mainstreaming Strategy 2026-2028.

The event was attended by British Ambassador Philip Hall, Czech
Ambassador Andrea KUČEROVÁ, Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires Anniken
Kleven-Gasse, UN Women Representative Nicolas Burniat, senior PSD
officers, and representatives of ministries, embassies and partner
institutions.

Talking at the launching ceremony, Maaytah said the strategy marks a
“significant” step in the PSD’s institutional modernization efforts
and reflects its commitment to implementing the Hashemite
leadership’s vision for advancing the comprehensive security system
and improving security, policing and humanitarian services in line
with international standards.

He said gender mainstreaming has become a “key pillar of modern
institutional” work due to its role in enhancing performance
efficiency and improving security, policing and humanitarian
outcomes.

The PSD chief added that the strategy builds on progress made in
recent years and reflects the directorate’s commitment to developing
“inclusive and responsive” security-based services.

Additionally, he urged continued coordination among relevant
stakeholders to translate the strategy’s objectives into practical
programs and initiatives to enhance service delivery and strengthen
trust and partnership between the community and the PSD.

For her part, Head of Gender Mainstreaming Lt. Col. Haya Shatnawi
outlined the strategy’s pillars, objectives and implementation
programs, which aim to “institutionalize” gender mainstreaming across
policing and security functions and ensure inclusive and equitable
services that address needs of all social segments.

The ceremony also featured a documentary highlighting the women’s
journey within the PSD, showcasing their contributions across
security, policing and humanitarian roles, as well as their
achievements in supporting public security services and community
engagement effectively.

//Petra// NQ