We, the members of the Network of Democrats in the Arab World (NDAW), believe that the comprehensive democratization of the Arab world ought to be the region’s principal priority and that the principles of freedom, plurality, equality, the right to dissent, respect for “the other,” peaceful settlement of disputes and good governance are fundamental requisites to economic, social and political development in our region. It aims to strengthen democratic transformation in the Arab World by facilitating member interaction, capacity building, representation and access to information, by creating a unified platform for Arab civil society organizations and democracy activists to present their achievements, projects, and research and provide an accurate assessment of the status, challenges and needs of the democracy movement in the Arab world, by creating solidarity and familiarity across the region between civil society organizations and democracy activists who will stand in mutual support of one another in times of need and exchange expertise and resources to enhance one another’s efforts.

Alkhawaja is a Bahraini Woman Human Rights Defender who works as a consultant and trainer on Human Rights. She is a leading voice for human rights and political reform in Bahrain and the Gulf region. Alkhawaja has been influential in shaping official responses to human rights atrocities in Bahrain and the Gulf region by leading campaigns and engaging with prominent policymakers around the world.

To achieve democratic transition on social participatory basis.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Arab Forum For Civil Society.

Nissan Institute for Democratic Awareness

Leaders of Tomorrow is a Jordanian youth-led, social enterprise, established in 2007 and it operates in the Middle East and North Africa. It aims to build a community of young leaders who are educated, critical thinkers, initiative-takers, and capable of challenging their status quo creatively.

AAEME is an independent platform that supports institutions and projects working on the field of enlightenment and religious renewal in the Arab region, which is dependent on education and training mechanism. The Association provides technical support and information to these institutions and projects and assists them in promoting their mission.

Nikahang launched Khodnevis.org, a collective news website, in December 2009 in order to continue the fight for freely reported news and information and “to give a voice to the voiceless.”

Alhendal is the founder of Kuwait Watch and an active human rights defender. Alhendal is well known for advocating for the rights of stateless persons and other minorities in Kuwait.

Our organization aims at enhancing people’s participation in political, economic and social affairs. We believe that the participation of well-organized peoples can make democratic changes and defend their rights and their freedoms. Our organization is a board members of Arab Network for Nongovernmental Development, Arab Network for Democratic Election, European Initiative for Women Rights, and Euro-Med Platform.

Al-Quds Center for Political Studies is an independent, non-governmental, research organization (think tank). It was established in Amman in 1999 and in Beirut in 2012. AQC works to provide a deeper and more accurate understanding of the challenges facing the process of political reform and democratization in Jordan and the Arab countries.

ArtLords was established in 2014. It is a grassroots movement of artists and volunteers motivated by the desire to pave the way for social transformation and behavioral change through employing the soft power of art and culture as a non-intrusive approach

To achieve democratic transition on social participatory basis.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s):

Arab Forum For Civil Society.

Civil Society Initiative (CSI) is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan and not-for-profit human rights and advocacy organization established in 2004. Since its foundation CSI has focused on the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law, good governance, gender based violence and community development.

Women Journalists Without Chains is a non-governmental organization working on promoting civil rights, particularly freedom of opinion and expression, and democratic rights. We also promote utilizing different media outlets to promote education, culture and comprehensive community development by focusing first on women’s and children’s issues. We also promote principles of good governance and anti corruption.

Basement Cultural Foundation is a free platform for art, cultural and social activities. It provides creative spaces inspired by contemporary and creative ideas that help to promote the values of democracy in Yemen. Basement is a non-profit, independent cultural foundation.

Egyptian political scientist and human rights defender, currently working as a senior research scholar at the Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University

Human Rights & Democracy for Iran – A project of the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center. The Center is an independent organization with no political affiliation. It is named in memory of Dr. Abdorrahman Boroumand, an Iranian lawyer and pro-democracy activist who was assassinated in Paris on April 18, 1991, allegedly by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The center believes that promoting human rights awareness through education and the dissemination of information are necessary prerequisites for the establishment of a stable democracy in Iran.

The Arab World Center for Democracy Development & Human Rights (United for Human Rights and Democracy- UniHrD), is a registered non-profit, an independent, scientific and non-governmental. It was established by a number of activists in democracy and human rights fields, dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights & democracy in Jordan and around the Arab World. Its mission is to defend and promote human rights & democracy around the Arab World. The AWCDD is politically neutral and offers studies, research, and training in Jordan and the region. We have participated in many of the World Movement activities including the global assemblies in Istanbul & Ukraine, and other regional meetings and trainings within Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan.

Affiliated Regional/Thematic Network(s): Network of Democrats in the Arab World.

Damascus Center for Human Rights studies (DCHRS) is an independent, non-governmental organization, established in 2005 in the Syrian capital of Damascus. DCHRS is registered in Washington D.C, USA, as a non-profit NGO. Its mission is to foster a spirit of support and respect for the values & standards of human rights in Syria.

Afghanistan Organization for Research and Social Studies (AORSS) conducts various types of research studies, assessment project in Afghanistan. AORSS is committed to take part in capacity building and perform various training project for Afghan youth, students, lecturer, civil society and human rights activists and also women rights worker in Afghanistan. AORSS arranges sophisticated, professional and applied consultation for both governmental and private sector clients.