Amman, Aug. 12 (Petra) — Director of the Prevention and
Self-Protection Department, Brig. Gen. Bilal Al-Awamleh affirmed on
Wednesday that the modern vision of security management relies on a
qualitative shift in utilizing human resources and investing in
national talent, noting that empowering women in security work is no
longer limited to administrative roles but has become an operational
requirement to enhance performance in field and intelligence
operations.

Speaking during a strategic workshop for heads of preventive security
divisions and departments organized in partnership with UN Women and
attended by the agency’s representative in Jordan, Nicolas Burniat
Al-Awamleh emphasized institutionalizing practices that support
women’s participation across various security domains.

Al-Awamleh highlighted the importance of integrating female police
officers into core specialized security operations, including
counterterrorism, based on competence and merit. He noted that this
approach expands security coverage, improves community outreach, and
enables a more comprehensive, professional assessment of security
challenges.

For his part, Burniat praised the effective strategic partnership
with the Public Security Directorate (PSD), commending Preventive
Security’s efforts to empower women in leadership and field roles. He
added that these measures reflect institutional progress in
implementing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, strengthening
Jordan’s standing as a regional model in adopting international best
practices.

The session included a brief review of the PSD Gender Mainstreaming
Strategy (2026–2028), discussions on the role of the Gender Unit in
supporting its institutional rollout, and an overview of the
governing legal framework for gender integration in the security
sector.

Participants engaged in interactive discussions focusing on the role
of security leadership in translating strategic commitments into
sustainable practices across preventive security divisions, aligning
institutional policy with operational execution.

At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees reaffirmed their
commitment to turning gender integration strategies into established
institutional practices to enhance intelligence capabilities,
proactive readiness, and operational efficiency under the leadership
of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

The session aligns with the PSD Gender Mainstreaming Strategy
(2026–2028) and national efforts to implement U.N. Security Council
Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

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