AWO has been involved in a long process to strengthen the status of Jordanian women to become equal and effective partners in development. AWO is affiliated to the General Federation of Jordanian Women (GFJW), the General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) and the Recycling Coalition (RC). AWO is a founding member of the Network of the Arab NGOs and a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

AWO was founded in 1970 with perseverance to attain gender equality, women’s rights and women empowerment throughout its history.

Ending discrimination and violence against women in Jordan where gender equality, social justice and inclusive democracy are valued as well as the participation of all, women and men, in development.

To contribute to AWO vision by generating and disseminating knowledge towards change in the social roles and the expectation of women and men related to education, politics, economics and culture and mobilizing of women for the values of citizenship and human rights and to also contribute to promoting political reform towards parity in representation, women participation in the decision-making and maintaining communities’ wellbeing as well as peace and human security, de-radicalization, and respecting diversity. AWO also contributes to strengthening women CBOs affiliated to Mosawa Network to engage with independent civil society organizations in the societal activities. AWO applies the holistic and participatory approaches with special emphasis on the Human Rights-Based Approach.