The long-running conflicts in the Middle East have destroyed countries ‘assets including infrastructures and engulfed many lives while displacements still continue due to the periodically sliding conflicts and the rapid political changes in the region. These changes caused mass destruction of public and private sectors and weakness in administrations. As a result, violations of human rights are increasing on a daily basis in the MENA region, and unfortunately, the law which is supposed to protect us is becoming a burden to exercise our basic rights, or worse, even a threat.
In response to that, HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement came to light in April 2018 by a group of human rights experts and civil society actors, and academicians from the Middle East and North Africa.
HuMENA aims to advocate the adoption of the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) through applying change to power relations, strengthening accountability, promoting non-discrimination, and encouraging partnerships among NGOs in the region.
HuMENA also supports Democracy and democratic transitions in the Middle East and advocates protection for all human being to create a positive environment for civil activism and civic engagement throughout the Middle East