[1] She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Human Rights (Jordan) and was on the Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System, appointed as the President of the Women’s Empowerment sub-committee.

Samar is the daughter of Khaled Subhi Haj Hassan, a prominent Jordanian politician who served in various ministerial roles over several decades.

[10] In October 2021, a royal decree was issued appointing Samar Haj Hassan as a non-executive board member of the Al Mamlaka TV for a three-year term, emphasizing her involvement in enhancing media independence and governance.

This reaffirmation came after intense scrutiny by the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA), which confirmed the institution’s full compliance with the Paris Principles, reflecting its ongoing commitment to uphold the highest standards in human rights practices.

[13] Samar Haj Hassan's leadership has been marked by significant contributions to political reform, gender equality, and human rights advocacy, effecting substantial and enduring changes in Jordan's socio-political framework.