The Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) is one of the first semi-governmental commissions established in the Arab world to promote women's issues. Established by a Cabinet decision in 1992, JNCW led a large effort comprised of Jordanian public and private institutions and individuals involved with women's issues to formulate a national strategy for women in Jordan. JNCW's responsibilities broadened in 1996 with the Cabinet's decision to charge it with defining policies and legislation related to women and identifying priorities, plans, and programmes in both governmental and non-governmental sectors in order to effectively carry them out. Headed by HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal, JNCW is the authority on women's issues and activities for Jordan's public sector, and it represents the Kingdom in all dealings pertaining to women's affairs at national, regional, and international levels.