Women’s Empowerment Schemes

An-Najah National University (ANNU) strongly believes in gender equality and is committed to providing women with equal access opportunities to education, research, and professional development. the University implements mentoring, scholarships, targeted support programs, and access schemes that foster a supportive environment for women to enroll, excel, and lead in academic and professional fields.

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Mentoring & Capacity Building

• Women and Society Research Unit: continues to provide mentoring sessions, workshops, and awareness programs on women’s empowerment, gender equality, and leadership.

• Academic Mentorship: Female students are connected with professors and alumnae for career guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities.

• Professional Development Training (2024):

  • Leadership & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for female graduates.

  • Soft skills & employability training tailored to women entering the job market.

• Notable 2024 Event: Mentoring and curriculum design training for female students under the GRIT-Thabry project.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

• Equal opportunity scholarships are open to all, with special encouragement for women to apply.

• Clarke Education Foundation Partnership (2024): Provided scholarships for Palestinian female students at ANNU.

• Darzah Incubator Project: Awarded scholarships for female students in entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Achievements: In 2024, 46 scholarships were awarded to girls and young women across multiple faculties.

Targeted Educational Programs

• Women’s Studies Program: A multidisciplinary program focusing on gender relations, law, education, and health—empowering female students to pursue higher studies.

• STEM & Technical Education Initiatives: Orientation Days and campaigns to encourage female enrollment in engineering, ICT, and vocational education.

• Workshops & Training (2024):

  • Awareness sessions in Jenin and Tulkarem on inclusion of female students with disabilities.

  • Technical and vocational career days targeting girls.

International & Local Projects for Women

• GRIT Thabry Project (with CLWR): Promotes gender-responsive technical and vocational education; includes scholarships for girls, enhanced labs, and staff capacity building.

• GREENLAND Project (ENI CBC MED): Provides training and marketable skills to women and youth in the green and circular economy.

• GROW Project: Enhances the economic empowerment of low-income women in the West Bank through training and employment opportunities.

• New Opportunities (2024): Training on sustainable economy sectors for women and youth.

Student Exchange & Global Exposure

• Equal access to exchange programs, with special encouragement for female participation.

• Female students received opportunities for academic mobility, cultural exchange, and research internships abroad.

Related News & Activities

• The university participates in the ‘Women Distinguished in Science’ recognition program, elevating female role models in academia.

• ANNU regularly honors and celebrates female students who win top positions in international academic competitions.

• Training for female students on entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Orientation Day: “Discover the World of TVET” – with special focus on female participation.

• Signing of scholarship agreements for female students under Darzah Incubator.

• New scholarships signed with Clarke Education Foundation.

• ANNU is in active partnership with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to explore and implement joint programs for women’s empowerment.

• ANNU students won the SEED 2.0 scholarship (for excellence in education and development, offered by the Arab Innovation Network).

• Athletes from the university's football team teamed up with the Palestinian Women’s National Team in a friendly match against Ireland's Bohemian Club.

• An-Najah National University provides access schemes and empowerment opportunities for women through mentoring, leadership development, and recognition programs.

• “ANNU encourages and supports women’s participation in national and regional competitions. Female students Aman Jarrar and Majd Odeh achieved second and third places respectively in the ‘MAKAN’ Graduation Project Competition for Jordanian and Palestinian universities.

• ANNU supports student-led projects that address women’s specific needs. For example, in July 2024, students developed and launched a specialized website on women’s nutrition, providing tailored information on vitamins, minerals, and dietary requirements.

• An-Najah University implements youth leadership and life skills development programs in collaboration with partners to empower its student body. In September 2024, the university hosted a five-session leadership and life skills training.

• Training for Female Students on Entrepreneurship and Curriculum Development.

• Awareness Session in Jenin Governorate on Technical Education and the Inclusion of Girls and Girls with Disabilities

• Orientation Day Titled "Discover the World of Technical and Vocational Education and Training" for Girls.

• Award 39 Scholarships Provided to Girls and Young Women.

• New Training Opportunities for Youth and Women in Palestine on Four Sustainable Economy Sectors and Soft Employment Skills!

• Signs Scholarship Agreements with a Group of Female Students as Part of the Darzah Incubator Project.

• Awareness Session in Tulkarem Governorate on Technical Education and the Inclusion of Female Students with Disabilities

• In line with its vision to support and empower Palestinian women, An-Najah University signs a cooperation agreement with the Clarke Education Foundation. 

• The Ministry of Women's Affairs and An-Najah National University discuss prospects for mutual cooperation.