Petra, June 29 (Petra) – The Petra Development and Tourism Region
Authority (PDTRA) and UN Women Jordan signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) on Monday to bolster cooperation in women’s
economic empowerment and social resilience in the Petra region.

Fatima Hilalat, PDTRA’s Commissioner of Local and Environment
Development, and Manal Benkirane, Deputy Representative of UN Women
Jordan signed the agreement.

Hilalat said the partnership is important for expanding women’s roles
in local communities by allowing access to training, employment
opportunities, and meaningful participation in development efforts.

Benkirane called for furthering women’s economic and social
empowerment as a foundation for sustainable development and community
stability.

Under the MoU, both sides will support development centers as safe
and inclusive spaces for women, offering vocational training programs
aligned with labor market needs, economic empowerment opportunities,
and improved access to employment pathways.

The agreement aims to amplify gender-responsive approaches in
designing and implementing programs, while promoting women’s
participation in public life, leadership development, and local
decision-making in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and
national priorities.

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