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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.

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
Joint Statements

Bulgaria: Saudi activist at risk of deportation

Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia, and should allow his resettlement to
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On International Women’s Day, 23 NGOs Urge Bahrain’s King to Grant Bahraini Mothers Equal Nationality Rights

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of Bahrain Royal Court Riffaa Palace Manama, Bahrain March 8, 2025 Your Majesty,
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Joint Statement: The Blocking of Zawia 3 is a Serious Escalation in Egypt’s Restrictions on Press Freedom

The undersigned human rights organizations and media outlets express our deep concern about the Egyptian authorities’ decision to block Zawia 3, an
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Joint Statement: Urgent Demand to Stop Executions and Investigate Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia

We, the undersigned organizations, are gravely concerned about the imminent execution of dozens of prisoners in Saudi Arabia on non-lethal drug-related charges,
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Call on UK to lead international action on Egypt at UN Human Rights Council

A coalition of 25 UK, Egyptian and international organisations have called on British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to use the UN Human
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 milestones from 2019 to
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The AIMC must end its role in transnational repression, say NGOs

The undersigned organisations call on the Arab Interior Ministers’ Council (AIMC) to cease its facilitation of arbitrary extraditions of peaceful dissidents and
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Kuwaiti government must end campaign of mass citizenship stripping and repeal recent amendments to Nationality Law

Kuwaiti authorities must end the relentless wave of citizenship stripping and review their Nationality Law to ensure compliance with international human rights
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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
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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
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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,’
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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Behind the Facade: Understanding Human Rights Challenges in Bahrain

Between 2019 and 2024, Bahrain has continued to face systematic human rights violations, despite repeated government promises of

Themes of Work

Empowering Change through Our Diverse Themes

Civic Space Activism
ARTIVISM
Civil Rights Activism
Democracy and Justice Activism
Activism in Exile
Gender and Sexuality Activism
Social Movements
Digital Activism

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