Activism
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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.

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: Lift punitive measures against EIPR staff

The Egyptian government must immediately lift the arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed upon three directors of the Egyptian Initiative for

Joint Statements

#FreeAhmedKamel: Saudi Arabia must NOT extradite peaceful protester to Egypt, where he would face torture

We, the undersigned organisations, urge the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia not to deport Ahmed Fathi Kamal Kamel to Egypt,

Joint Statements

Human Rights Organizations and journalists reaffirm the need to defend Press and Media freedom in Egypt

Following a series of consultations with Egyptian media organizations and journalists on the Press and Media freedom situation in Egypt, and in

News

Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contravenes international law and the Egyptian constitution

The undersigned human rights organisations express their categorical rejection of the draft law “regulating foreigners’ asylum in Egypt”, which was recently approved

Press Releases

Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

In light of the recent and alarming escalation of indiscriminate and widespread Israeli attacks across Lebanon, we, the undersigned organizations, call on

Statements

Tunisia’s Escalating Suppression of Civic Space and Digital Freedoms

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, and CALAM Association are gravely concerned about Tunisia’s escalating clampdown on civic space and digital

Joint Statements

Egypt | Six Years of Arbitrary Detention… Call for the Immediate Release of Hoda Abdelmonem and Dropping of Fabricated Charges

The “FreeHoda” campaign and the undersigned organisations condemn the continued arbitrary detention of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdelmonem, who has

Joint Statements

Egypt | The Supreme Council for Media Regulation’s refusal to license “Fakar tany” website is a continuation of the attack on independent journalism in Egypt

31 October 2024 The undersigned organizations condemn the decision issued by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) on 8 September

Latest Publications

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,’

Analysis

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

Reports

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

Reports

Legal and Social Situation of the LGBTQI+ Community in the MENA Region, and its Radical Transformation Between 2020 and 2023.

Consensual same-sex relationships remain criminalized in the majority of MENA countries. The countries of this region violate the

Reports

Rethinking Activism in Lebanon: In the Era of Socioeconomic Collapse of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The paper “Rethinking Activism in Lebanon in the Era of Socio-Economic Collapse and the COVID-19 Pandemic“ explores the

Educational Tools

Pocket Guide for Female Protesters in MENA.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative – the “Pocket Guide for Female Protesters

Blogs

Analysis

Weaving Collective Voices: The Impact of Intersectionality in Shaping Peaceful Protests

By Elssy Karaoghlanian

Analysis

On the Right to Peaceful Assembly: When Solidarity Gets Sued and Comes at a High Cost

By Ichraq Ghdiri

Analysis

Tunisian Women and Peaceful Assembly: An Ongoing Struggle Against Repression After July 25, 2021

By Ghias Aljundi

Analysis

Prisons or Gas Chambers? How do detainees withstand extreme heat waves in Egypt?

By Mostafa Al-A'sar

Analysis

Freedom or Facade? Tunisia’s Civil Society Remains in Repression

By Sarra Hannachi

Analysis

Police Violations and Coercive Practices in Tunisia: Anal Test as a Case Study

By Sarra Zidi

Analysis

Timeline of Peaceful Assemblies in Lebanon: Scattered Victories and Building an Opposition Movement

By Elham Barjas

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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.

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Joint Statements

Egypt: Lift punitive measures against EIPR staff

Joint Statements

#FreeAhmedKamel: Saudi Arabia must NOT extradite peaceful protester to Egypt, where he would face torture

Joint Statements

Human Rights Organizations and journalists reaffirm the need to defend Press and Media freedom in Egypt

News

Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contravenes international law and the Egyptian constitution

Press Releases

Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon

Statements

Tunisia’s Escalating Suppression of Civic Space and Digital Freedoms

Joint Statements

Egypt | Six Years of Arbitrary Detention… Call for the Immediate Release of Hoda Abdelmonem and Dropping of Fabricated Charges

Joint Statements

Egypt | The Supreme Council for Media Regulation’s refusal to license “Fakar tany” website is a continuation of the attack on independent journalism in Egypt

Reports

Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

Analysis

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

Reports

Behind the Facade: Understanding Human Rights Challenges in Bahrain

Reports

Legal and Social Situation of the LGBTQI+ Community in the MENA Region, and its Radical Transformation Between 2020 and 2023.

Reports

Rethinking Activism in Lebanon: In the Era of Socioeconomic Collapse of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Educational Tools

Pocket Guide for Female Protesters in MENA.

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