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Analysis
From Street to Screen: Maps of Struggle in the Age of Algorithms and Digital Repression
What happens when the square is closed but the screen is open? On digital activism and repression.
Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Digital Rights & Civic Tech
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Joint statement
Solidarity Gathering in Brussels: A Joint Call to Free Detained Human Rights Defenders Across MENA
Brussels, 26 June 2025 Amid escalating, systematic crackdowns on civil society across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the continued arbitrary detention of human rights defenders under harsh conditions, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), the Egyptian Human Rights Forum (EHRF), HuMENA for Human Rights […]
Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Protection of Defenders
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Report
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 2024. This report captures how HuMENA has transformed exile from a condition of displacement into a platform for advocacy, empowerment, and systemic change. Since its launch, the Activism in Exile program has worked […]
Diaspora & Exile · Regional (cross-border) · Diaspora & Exile Engagement
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Joint statement
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 human rights defenders across Arab League countries and to align its legal framework and systems with international human rights law. On Sunday, February 16, 2025, the AIMC held its 42nd annual conference […]
Regional (cross-border) · Diaspora & Exile Engagement · Inclusive Governance & Justice
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Press release
HuMENA Faces Severe Funding Cuts Amid Escalating Attacks on Civic Space in MENA
Civic space in MENA is under continuous attack, and now, due to sudden and severe funding cuts, HuMENA is being forced to scale down critical support for human rights defenders, activists, and social movements across the region. These cuts come at a time when repression is escalating, authoritarian governments are tightening their grip, and independent […]
Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Protection of Defenders
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News item
Call for Contributors: Amplifying Activism and Defending Civic Space in the MENA Region
HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement invites contributors to share their perspectives and insights on the protection of civic space and the advancement of fundamental freedoms across the MENA region. This call offers writers, activists, researchers, and advocates an opportunity to contribute to critical discussions shaping the future of human rights and social justice. […]
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Joint statement
56 NGOs: The Greek state crime of Pylos will neither be forgotten nor forgiven.
One and a half years have passed since the state crime near Pylos was committed, which led to the death of more than 600 people migrating to Europe. Despite the irrefutable evidence and testimonies of shipwreck survivors, those responsible for this crime have not yet been brought before the judicial authorities. In fact, the perpetrators […]
Regional (cross-border) · Diaspora & Exile Engagement · Inclusive Governance & Justice
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News item
We’re Looking for a Paid Communications Intern at HuMENA
Location: HuMENA’s Office in Beirut or Remote Duration: 6 months Organization: HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Are you passionate about activism, human rights, and democracy? HuMENA is looking for a Communications Intern to assist with our advocacy and communications efforts in Lebanon and across the MENA region. This paid internship provides a […]
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Letter
HuMENA and 24 CSOs express deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt , Morocco and Algeria as safe countries of origin
HuMENA and 24 human rights non-governmental organizations have sent a letter to the Irish government expressing their deep concern about Ireland’s recent decision to designate Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria as safe countries of origin. The full letter: Brussels, 16 September 2024 Subject: The addition of Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria as safe countries of origin […]
Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Diaspora & Exile Engagement
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Analysis
Weaving Collective Voices: The Impact of Intersectionality in Shaping Peaceful Protests
Intersectionality and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly are more connected than you might think.
Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Inclusive Governance & Justice
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News item
HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Unveils New Themes of Work
Brussels, HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement is proud to announce the launch of our new work themes aimed at advancing human rights and fostering civic engagement in the MENA region. These themes reflect our commitment to empowering communities, defending civil liberties, and advocating for justice and equality. Civic Space Activism: Empowering communities […]
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Legal & political analysis
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 rights of gays, lesbians, transgender people, and queer people using different laws, some of which are clear and explicit, and others that use broad expressions that are open to interpretation, which criminalize “sodomy,” “debauchery,” “violation of public […]
Lebanon · Regional (cross-border) · Civic Space & Freedoms · Inclusive Governance & Justice
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