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Iraq | The Assassination of Yanar Mohammed: A Crime Against Every Woman Who Dared to Resist

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Iraq | The Assassination of Yanar Mohammed: A Crime Against Every Woman Who Dared to Resist

March 4, 2026 0Comments 0Reactions

On 2 March 2026, the killing of Yanar Mohammed, President of the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), was announced following a targeted shooting outside her home in Baghdad. According to sources close to her work, she had recently returned to Iraq to resume her activities in a country she refused to abandon as…

Tunisia | A life-threatening health emergency for lawyer and former administrative judge Ahmed Souab in detention, and the St

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Tunisia | A life-threatening health emergency for lawyer and former administrative judge Ahmed Souab in detention, and the State’s duty to ensure medical care and end the criminalisation of the right to defence and freedom of expression

January 8, 2026 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA expresses deep concern regarding the serious health developments affecting lawyer and former administrative judge Ahmed Souab inside Mornaguia Prison on 5 January 2026. On that day, Souab suffered acute nosebleeding in the morning, followed by more severe bleeding in the afternoon that led to loss of consciousness. On 6 January 2026, Saeb Souab (Ahmed…

Call for Trainer | Geneva Advocacy for WHRDs & LGBTQI+ Defenders

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Call for Trainer | Geneva Advocacy for WHRDs & LGBTQI+ Defenders

December 4, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

1. Background HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement is a regional, non-profit organisation working to defend and expand civic space, support human rights defenders, and promote fundamental freedoms across the MENA region and in exile. HuMENA focuses in particular on the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and on the protection…

Call for Tenders | Lead Developer / Civic-Tech Team – Civic Space Watchdog (AI-Assisted MVP)

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Call for Tenders | Lead Developer / Civic-Tech Team – Civic Space Watchdog (AI-Assisted MVP)

December 1, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

Location: Remote, with preference for overlap with Europe / MENA time zones Contract type: Consultancy / Service contract Deadline for submissions: 10 January 2026 Background HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement is a regional, non-profit organisation working to defend and expand civic space, support human rights defenders, and advance fundamental freedoms across the…

Politicizing Laws: Legitimizing impunity in time of political division

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Politicizing Laws: Legitimizing impunity in time of political division

March 24, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

On the 19 of march 2024, recent legal provisions were amended, the Libyan House of Representatives has rectified Law No. (6) Of 2015 on General Amnesty. All crimes committed by Libyans before 2011 up to 7 September 2015 (Law No. (6) Of 2015 release date ) shall be covered by a general amnesty as stated…

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

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

February 17, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

Call for Contributors: Amplifying Activism and Defending Civic Space in the MENA Region

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Call for Contributors: Amplifying Activism and Defending Civic Space in the MENA Region

January 7, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

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.…

We’re Looking for a Paid Communications Intern at HuMENA

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We’re Looking for a Paid Communications Intern at HuMENA

December 12, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

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…

Egypt | 23 NGOS in a Joint Statement: Grave risks posed by the passing of proposed Foreign Asylum Bill… The bill contra

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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

November 15, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The undersigned human rights organisations express their categorical rejection of the draft law “regulating foreigners’ asylum in Egypt”, which was recently approved by the Defence and National Security Committee of the Egyptian Parliament. This bill is expected to be discussed and voted on in the next plenary session of the House of Representatives. This is…

Call for Contributions: Understanding the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Lebanon and Tunisia

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Call for Contributions: Understanding the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Lebanon and Tunisia

May 14, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement seeks contributors to write about various topics related to the right to peaceful assembly in Lebanon and Tunisia. Contributors are invited to address these topics from the perspective of the right to peaceful assembly or examine their influence on it. Topics include, but are not limited to:…

Call for Researchers: Lebanon and Tunisia

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Call for Researchers: Lebanon and Tunisia

May 8, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Position: Researchers Location: Lebanon and Tunisia Duration: Contract-based About the Role: We are seeking dedicated researchers to contribute to our mission of promoting the right to Freedom of Peaceful assembly (FoPA) in Lebanon and Tunisia. As a researcher, you will play a crucial role in documenting violations, analyzing legal frameworks, and shedding light on challenges…

Consultancy Opportunities: Join HuMENA in Jordan and Bahrain

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Consultancy Opportunities: Join HuMENA in Jordan and Bahrain

May 3, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement seeks dedicated individuals to serve as #consultants for a “two-month” engagement in #Jordan and #Bahrain. Available Roles: – Senior Legal Advisors – Researchers Locations: Jordan and Bahrain Project Description: We are embarking on a project to support Human Rights Defenders in Jordan and Bahrain. Researchers…

Alaa Abd El-Fattah – Letter to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

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Alaa Abd El-Fattah – Letter to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

November 23, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

23 November 2023 Dear Members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, We, the undersigned 34 freedom of expression and human rights organisations, are writing regarding the recent submission to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) filed on behalf of the award-winning writer and activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian citizen. On…

Egyptian Diaspora Forum

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Egyptian Diaspora Forum

November 11, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

Under the title of “Building Hope”, “Women for Justice” and “HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement” are organizing the first edition of the “Egyptian Diaspora Forum”. The Egyptian Diaspora Forum will bring together pro-democracy organizations, human rights organizations, donor institutions, human rights defenders, experts, diaspora communities representatives, and other actors to exchange ideas…

During its meeting in Berlin, tasks were distributed among the founding members of the MENA Network for Countering Hate Speec

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During its meeting in Berlin, tasks were distributed among the founding members of the MENA Network for Countering Hate Speech

December 6, 2019 0Comments 0Reactions

(Berlin)- On 26th November 2019, on the sidelines of the 14th Internet Governance Forum held in Berlin from 25 to 29 of the same month, the founding body of the MENA Network for Countering Hate Speech held a meeting attended by the founding organizations. The meeting discussed all items on its agenda in terms of endorsing the…

Our board member “Mouna Ben Garga” starts next week a new role as lead/director of Innovation for Change Network

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Our board member “Mouna Ben Garga” starts next week a new role as lead/director of Innovation for Change Network

September 11, 2019 0Comments 0Reactions

Our board member “Mouna Ben Garga” starts next week a new role as lead/director of Innovation for change Network, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. We extend her our warmest congratulations and we wish her best of luck. Mouna’s work ethics, outstanding skills, and positive attitude have always been an asset for the civil society, and will…

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