A training workshop on justice management and self-empowerment skills concluded in Jordan, attended by 15 Yemeni judges.

Empowering Female Judges in the Middle East and North Africa

A five-day training workshop focused on justice management and self-empowerment skills concluded today in Amman, Jordan. The event brought together 15 female judges from various provinces across Yemen, Jordan, and Egypt, aiming to enhance their leadership capabilities and judicial expertise.

Workshop Objectives and Curriculum

The workshop provided participants with updated information on the operations of the International Criminal Court. Judges learned about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the role of mediation in courts. Additionally, the program facilitated an exchange of experiences related to personal status issues, domestic violence, and criminal cases within the judicial systems of the Netherlands, Yemen, Egypt, and Jordan.

Participants explored strategies to overcome challenges faced by women in the judiciary. They also focused on personal leadership and self-empowerment, enabling them to integrate these new skills into their professional practices.

Hands-On Experience and Judicial Insights

This training session, part of a broader partnership program benefiting over 15 countries, including Yemen, was implemented by the Legal Center for International Cooperation. It received support from the Dutch Projects Agency and was coordinated with the justice ministries of the targeted nations.

The workshop included practical sessions and field visits, where participants observed the workings of various levels of the Jordanian judiciary. They gained firsthand insights into the procedures followed by the Minor Criminal Court, the Economic Court, and the Execution and Mediation Departments. Attendees also participated in remote sessions of commercial and criminal trials, discussing the impact of these innovations on expediting case resolutions and reducing costs.

Engagement with Dutch Ambassadors and Justice Officials

As part of the program, participants met with Dutch Ambassador to Yemen, Janneke Seppen, and Dutch Ambassador to Jordan, Harry Verweij. They also engaged with officials from the Jordanian Ministry of Justice and representatives from the Dutch Projects Agency. Discussions centered on the program’s sustainability and its potential to drive change for women in the Yemeni judiciary. The meetings addressed the general and specific challenges faced by female judges and explored opportunities to support Yemeni judges in applying their newfound knowledge in real-world settings.

This training initiative marks a significant step toward empowering women in the judiciary, fostering a more equitable legal landscape in the region.

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