Published Progress – SDG5

Public reporting on university progress and performance related to SDG5 (Gender Equality).

Introduction

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) maintains a strong and institutionalized commitment to gender equality, empowerment, and inclusion, ensuring that all progress related to SDG 5 is publicly reported, evidence-based, and accessible to all stakeholders. Through the Sustainability & International Ranking Center (SIRC), the Women’s Health Center, and the Human Resources and Institutional Development Unit, AAU regularly publishes verified data and narratives highlighting gender balance, leadership participation, equitable employment, and women-focused community programs.

Between 2023 and 2025, the University documented measurable contributions to SDG 5 targets (5.1–5.6), including:

expanding women’s representation in leadership and academic decision-making;

implementing training, mentoring, and career-advancement programs for female faculty and staff;

supporting women’s health and well-being through preventive-health and empowerment campaigns;

ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, promotion, and student participation across all academic programs.

All progress is published through AAU’s Sustainability Reports, Executive Reports, and public news portal, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with SDG 5 and SDG 17.

Centers and Departments

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01Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)

Coordinates gender data collection and reporting. Publishes verified gender equality indicators and public reports.

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02Women’s Health Center

Leads health and empowerment programs for women. Publishes outreach data and community impact reports.

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03Faculty of Nursing

Implements women-focused education and leadership training. Reports on gender representation and professional development initiatives.

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04Human Resources and Institutional Development Unit

Oversees equality policies and career advancement frameworks. Publicly shares gender ratios and promotion statistics.

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05Deanship of Student Affairs

Supports student clubs and female empowerment programs. Publishes student leadership and volunteering impact reports.

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06Marketing and Communications Unit

Manages public visibility of gender initiatives. Disseminates SDG 5 achievements through official news and media.

Activities

01AAU Sustainability Report 2024 – 2025

AAU’s Sustainability Report 2024 – 2025 transparently documents gender representation, equal-opportunity policies, and women-empowerment initiatives. It highlights measurable progress in female student enrollment, academic leadership, and health-awareness campaigns – clearly aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 17 (Partnerships).

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02Executive Sustainability Report (SDG 5 Section) 2024 – 2025

The Executive Report summarizes AAU’s gender-equality actions and performance indicators, including leadership representation, women’s health projects, and scholarship opportunities for female students. The report ensures data transparency and public accountability for AAU’s progress toward SDG 5 and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

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03Women’s Health Center – “Your Strength Begins with Awareness” Campaign

The Women’s Health Center, in cooperation with the Faculty of Nursing and NGO partners, organized the awareness campaign “Your Strength Begins with Awareness – Get Checked to Protect Yourself”. This initiative focused on preventive care and empowering women to take charge of their health. By publicly reporting its results, AAU demonstrated its commitment to transparency, empowerment, and community partnership under SDG 3, SDG 5, and SDG 17.

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04AAU Nursing Department – International Nurses Day Activities

To celebrate International Nurses Day, AAU’s Faculty of Nursing organized a series of events and awareness campaigns that promoted women’s leadership and professional growth in the health sector. The publicly documented activities highlight AAU’s support for female nursing students and staff, enhancing visibility and recognition for women in STEM and healthcare professions, supporting SDG 5 and SDG 4.

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05AAU Scholarships and Leadership Recognition for Female Researchers

AAU publicly honored Dr. Walaa Al-Samadi for her leadership and outstanding research contribution within a European project focused on academic excellence and innovation. This recognition was openly reported as evidence of AAU’s commitment to empowering female faculty, supporting career development, and advancing gender equity in academic research – key elements of SDG 5 and SDG 17.

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

Performance Evaluation

Transparent Gender Reporting

AAU’s annual Sustainability and Executive Reports disclose:
- gender ratios among students, faculty, and administrators,
- women’s participation in leadership roles,
- progress toward gender parity across departments.
These documents are publicly available on the university website, consistent with THE Impact transparency criteria.
- Women’s Empowerment & Health (SDG 5.2 & 5.6)
The Women’s Health Center and the Faculty of Nursing conduct continuous community-awareness programs including:
- “Your Strength Begins with Awareness” women’s health campaign,
- International Nurses Day health-promotion activities,
- preventive-health sessions focused on breast cancer, reproductive health, and women’s safety.
These programs enhance women’s access to knowledge, health services, and supportive environments.
- Gender Equality Policy Integration (SDG 5.1 & 5.5)
AAU has institutionalized a Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy, publicly available on the university website, ensuring:
- fair recruitment and promotion mechanisms,
- equal employment rights,
- protection from discrimination and gender-based bias.
The Human Resources Unit monitors compliance and annually reports on progress.
- Education and Outreach (SDG 5.5 & 5.7)
AAU integrates gender perspectives within:
- academic curricula,
- research projects,
- student-led activities,
- community workshops.
The university also publicly reports recognition programs for outstanding female researchers, demonstrating support for women in science and academia.
- Public Visibility and Verified Evidence
All gender-related data, including statistics, event outcomes, training hours, and empowerment achievements, are verified by SIRC and published through the sustainability portal, ensuring traceability and full public transparency.
Development Actions
Action 1: Gender Equality Dashboard Online dashboard displaying real-time metrics (representation, pay equity, student participation). Target: Launch by 2026 with biannual updates. Action 2: Leadership Empowerment Program Increase female leadership in academic and administrative roles. Target: 60% female leadership by 2028; progress publicly reported. Action 3: Women’s Health and Safety Campaign Series Expand preventive-health and women’s empowerment events. Target: 10 events per year, reaching 2,000+ participants. Action 4: Gender-Sensitive Curriculum Review Integrate gender perspectives into academic programs. Target: Policy framework adopted by 2027; public report released. Action 5: Regional Knowledge-Exchange Forum Annual gender-equality forum with Arab and global partners. Target: Annual event + policy briefs published by 2028.
Benchmarking & Best Practice
AAU benchmarks its framework against global leaders in SDG 5 transparency and gender equality:
- University of Cape Town (South Africa)
- University of Melbourne (Australia)
- King’s College London (UK)
Adopted Global Practices
- publicly accessible gender-equality policies;
- annual reporting of gender statistics;
- publishing women-focused health and empowerment programs;
- transparent monitoring of leadership and participation metrics.
Localization to Jordan’s Priorities AAU aligns its practice with:
- Jordan’s National Strategy for Women (2020–2025),
- Higher Education Council’s Gender Mainstreaming Framework.
This ensures global alignment while maintaining local relevance and impact. Institutional Integration Summary Reporting on SDG 5 at AAU is fully institutionalized through a coordinated governance system led by SIRC. Data are collected from:
- Women’s Health Center
- Human Resources and Institutional Development Unit
- Faculty of Nursing
- Deanship of Student Affairs
All gender-related indicators – including leadership participation, empowerment programs, health campaigns, and equality metrics – are verified, consolidated, and approved before publication on AAU’s Sustainability Portal and in annual reports. This rigorous governance structure ensures that AAU’s SDG 5 achievements are publicly verifiable, evidence-based, and aligned with SDG 5 targets (5.1–5.6), national strategies, and global benchmarks.