Public reporting on university progress and performance related to SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities). 

Introduction: 

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) demonstrates an institution-wide commitment to social inclusion, equity, and the reduction of inequalities in line with SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities. 
The University ensures that education, employment, and community services remain accessible to all—irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, or socioeconomic status—while maintaining transparent reporting on progress and measurable outcomes. 

Through the Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC), Deanship of Student Affairs, Women’s Health Center, Hearing and Speech Center, and AAU Center for Consultations and Psychological Care, AAU collects, verifies, and publishes inclusion-related data annually through the Sustainability Portal and Annual Sustainability Report. 

Between 2023 and 2025, AAU recorded major achievements: 

• expanding outreach and support for refugees, people with disabilities, and first-generation students, 

• implementing inclusive education policies and accessible digital platforms, 

• increasing female participation across academic and leadership positions, and 

• publicly disclosing all related initiatives via reports, news, and sustainability dashboards. 

This transparent model ensures that AAU’s commitment to equality is both evidence-based and externally verifiable, aligning with UN SDG 10 targets (10.2 – 10.4) and Jordan’s National Strategy for Human Rights (2022 – 2030). 

Centers and Departments: 

Activities: 

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

1. Performance Evaluation
   

   Inclusive Education Policy: AAU implements a university-wide inclusion framework guaranteeing equal access to admissions, scholarships, and student services. 

   Support for Vulnerable Groups: The Hearing and Speech Center and the Center for Psychological Care provide specialized services for persons with disabilities and students from marginalized communities. 

   Gender and Equity Progress: The Women’s Health Center and HR policies ensure gender-balanced participation in teaching, research, and leadership roles. 

   Community Outreach and Empowerment: AAU regularly conducts free awareness campaigns, medical visits, and social-integration programs in collaboration with NGOs and local organizations. 

   Transparent Reporting: 
   Data are systematically compiled by SIRC, validated by the University Presidency, and published through the Sustainability Portal and Annual Reports for full transparency. 

   
   
2. Development Actions

   Action 1: AAU Inclusive Research Cluster (2025 – 2028), Strengthen interdisciplinary research on social inclusion and equity, Launch 2026; publish 5 studies per year. 

   Action 2: Regional Equity Fellowship Program (2025 – 2028), Support young researchers studying refugee inclusion and gender equality, 10 fellows annually; public database of outputs. 

   Action 3: Accessibility Digital Audit (2025 – 2028), Review accessibility of all campus buildings and online platforms, 100 % compliance by 2027.  

   Action 4: Equity Impact Database (2025 – 2028), Collect and publish annual data on equity and participation indicators, Live dashboard by 2026. 

   Action 5: First-Generation Support Program (2025 – 2028), Expand financial and academic support for first-generation students, 20 % increase in beneficiaries by 2028. 

    

3. Benchmarking & Best Practice

   • AAU benchmarks its inclusion and equity framework against University College London (UK), University of Melbourne (Australia), and American University of Beirut (Lebanon) global leaders in SDG 10 implementation. 

     Adopted Practices: 

     • Public disclosure of diversity and inclusion data. 
     • Integration of equity indicators into research and staff evaluation systems. 
     • Cross-sector collaboration with NGOs and community institutions. 

     Localization: Aligned with Jordan’s Higher Education Strategy (2023 – 2030) and the National Disability Inclusion Plan, ensuring impact on local social equity. 

     Future Goal (by 2028): 
     Launch the AAU Social Inclusion Observatory to monitor, evaluate, and publish regional data on inequality reduction in higher education. 

      

   Institutional Integration Summary 

   At Al-Ahliyya Amman University, the implementation and reporting of SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities are governed through an inclusive framework integrating academic, administrative, and community units under the supervision of the Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC). The Deanship of Student Affairs, Women’s Health Center, Hearing and Speech Center, and Center for Consultations and Psychological Care collect quantitative and qualitative data on equity, accessibility, and participation. SIRC verifies these datasets for accuracy and submits them to the University Presidency for final approval and publication through AAU’s Sustainability Portal, Annual Sustainability Report, and Executive Summaries. 

   This process ensures that AAU’s social-equity initiatives are evidence-based, externally verifiable, and publicly accessible, in alignment with UN SDG 10 targets (10.2–10.4) and Jordan’s Human Rights and Inclusion Strategies. By embedding inclusivity within its core institutional governance, AAU fosters a campus culture that champions diversity, equity, and equal opportunity, directly advancing SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).