Activism
Inside Out

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement is dedicated to advancing the rights and empowerment of communities across the MENA region through strategic activism, advocacy, and collaboration.

Our approach transcends borders, resonating with a diverse array of stakeholders, including civil society, activists, citizens, and democratic governments.

Engaging people IN, FROM, and FOR MENA

HuMENA promotes civic engagement in the MENA region to address inequality and empower marginalized communities. They emphasize engaging the MENA diaspora in change-making and human rights promotion through three pillars: integrating emigration into local policymaking, fostering diaspora involvement through advocacy networks, and supporting collaborations with local civil societies. HuMENA aims to establish institutional systems that incorporate citizens’ voices in decision-making, enhancing government responsiveness. They collaborate with various stakeholders, including local civil society, the diaspora, and international organizations, for the betterment of the MENA region.

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Years of Experience

Statements & Press Releases

Joint Statements

Egypt | Rights Groups Condemn the Arbitrary Referral of Exiled Academic Taqadum Al-Khatib to Trial and Call for an End to Transnational Repression

The undersigned organizations express their condemnation of the continued persecution and harassment of Egyptian researcher and academic Dr. Taqadum Al-Khatib, who has

Joint Statements

Egypt | Systematic Exclusion of Opposition Candidates from Parliamentary Elections After Seizing Control of the Senate.. The “State List” Runs Uncontested in the House of Representatives Elections

Law and Democracy Support Foundation (LDSF) and HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement condemn the systematic political exclusion of opposition forces

Press Releases

Six Years After Lebanon’s 17 October Uprising. The Path to Reform Begins with Civic Space

Beirut — 17 October 2025 Six years after the 17 October uprising, HuMENA reaffirms that no political or economic reform is possible

Joint Statements

Yemen | Houthi Authorities in Yemen Must Release Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra and Others Held for Peaceful Expression

The undersigned non-governmental organizations call on the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, Ansar Allah, to immediately and unconditionally release the prominent

Press Releases

Death Sentence over Facebook Posts: A Grave Collapse of Rule of Law and Freedom of Expression in Tunisia

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement strongly condemns the ruling issued on 1 October 2025 by the Criminal Chamber of the

Joint Statements

Morocco End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demand social justice

We, the undersigned human rights organizations, strongly condemn the escalating crackdown by Moroccan authorities on peaceful protests, including minors and human rights

Joint Statements

38 CSOs Condemn US Sanctions on leading Palestinian Human Rights Organisations

As Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza escalates, enabled by US military and political support, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office

Joint Statements

Egypt | Civil Society Welcomes Decision Not to Sign Egypt’s Draft Criminal Procedure Code into Law

We the undersigned Egyptian and international civil society organizations welcome the decision of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to not sign the draft

Latest Publications

Reports

Silence by Force: Systematic Houthis Violations Against Human Rights Defenders in Yemen

At a glance: Civic space, arbitrary detention, press freedom | For policymakers, UN mechanisms, donors, and independent media

News

HuMENA Announcing the “Activism in Exile (2019–2024)” Impact Report

We are proud to share HuMENA’s Activism in Exile Impact Report, highlighting five years of achievements, challenges, and

Reports

Bahrain’s Failure to Uphold UPR Commitments: A Deepening Crisis of Compliance

On February 14, 2025, marking the anniversary of Bahrain’s “Day of Rage,” HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic

Reports

The Right to Peaceful Assembly in Jordan: Between Legislative Restrictions and Security Practices

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has released its latest report, titled “The Right to Peaceful Assembly

Reports

Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

‘HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement,’ in collaboration with ‘RedWord for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression,’

Reports

Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Releases New Report: “Eyes Everywhere: State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders

Reports

Under Siege: The Shrinking Space for Peaceful Assembly in Tunisia

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has released a new research paper titled “Under Siege: The Shrinking

Reports

Bahrain’s Death Penalty Cases: Judicial Complicity in Human Rights Violations

Trigger Warning! This report may contain testimonies of torture or triggering information related to torture and execution. If

Reports

Peaceful Assembly Under Fire: Authorities’ Violations of the Right to Protest in Lebanon

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has published a research paper titled “Peaceful Assembly Under Fire: Authorities’

Reports

Statelessness in Bahrain: Its Effect on Identity and Belonging

The report “Statelessness in Bahrain: Its Effect on Identity and Belonging” offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of

Blogs

Analysis

The Egyptian Government’s Urban Control Strategies to Prevent Peaceful Protests

By Ibrahim Ezzeldin

Analysis

From the Constitution to the Prison: How Egypt Penalizes Citizens for Protesting

By Shorouk Sallam

Analysis

From Street to Screen: Maps of Struggle in the Age of Algorithms and Digital Repression

By Mostafa Fouad

Analysis

Activism and Identity Politics Under a Sectarian System: The Case of Lebanon

By Nour Halabi

Analysis

At a Crossroads: Civil Society in Post-Assad Syria and the Struggle for Independence

By Maya Al Jarf

Analysis

Syria’s New Order: Rights, Power, and the Battle for Civic Space

By Louay Ghanjati

Analysis

Imagination Vs Repression.. On State Repression in Egypt, Artivism, and the Right to Expression and Assembly.

By Omar Mahdy

Analysis

What Happened to Tal’at? A Feminist Uprising in Palestine and Its Legacy Five Years Later

By Rawan Natsheh

Analysis

The Street Is Not Yours: Repression of Bodies and Assemblies in Egypt

By Ahmed AbdelHalim

Themes of Work

Empowering Change through Our Diverse Themes

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ARTIVISM

Civil Rights Activism

Democracy and Justice Activism

Activism in Exile

Gender and Sexuality Activism

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Partners and Supporters

Empowering Change, Together

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement is a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization working in the MENA region, registered and based in Brussels, Belgium, and in Lebanon Beirut, with teams in the MENA region.

Activism Inside Out

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Joint Statements

Egypt | Rights Groups Condemn the Arbitrary Referral of Exiled Academic Taqadum Al-Khatib to Trial and Call for an End to Transnational Repression

Joint Statements

Egypt | Systematic Exclusion of Opposition Candidates from Parliamentary Elections After Seizing Control of the Senate.. The “State List” Runs Uncontested in the House of Representatives Elections

Press Releases

Six Years After Lebanon’s 17 October Uprising. The Path to Reform Begins with Civic Space

Joint Statements

Yemen | Houthi Authorities in Yemen Must Release Lawyer Abdulmajeed Sabra and Others Held for Peaceful Expression

Press Releases

Death Sentence over Facebook Posts: A Grave Collapse of Rule of Law and Freedom of Expression in Tunisia

Joint Statements

Morocco End the crackdown on peaceful protests and uphold the right to demand social justice

Joint Statements

38 CSOs Condemn US Sanctions on leading Palestinian Human Rights Organisations

Joint Statements

Egypt | Civil Society Welcomes Decision Not to Sign Egypt’s Draft Criminal Procedure Code into Law

Reports

Silence by Force: Systematic Houthis Violations Against Human Rights Defenders in Yemen

News

HuMENA Announcing the “Activism in Exile (2019–2024)” Impact Report

Reports

Bahrain’s Failure to Uphold UPR Commitments: A Deepening Crisis of Compliance

Reports

The Right to Peaceful Assembly in Jordan: Between Legislative Restrictions and Security Practices

Reports

Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

Reports

Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

Reports

Under Siege: The Shrinking Space for Peaceful Assembly in Tunisia

Reports

Bahrain’s Death Penalty Cases: Judicial Complicity in Human Rights Violations

Reports

Peaceful Assembly Under Fire: Authorities’ Violations of the Right to Protest in Lebanon

Reports

Statelessness in Bahrain: Its Effect on Identity and Belonging

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