Overview

Promoting democracy and the rule of law in the Middle East and North Africa

 
The Middle East and North Africa Democracy program, begun in 2003, also addresses situations where fundamental and universal principles are often set aside in the name of political stability and presumed cultural incompatibility. The overall objective of the MENA Democracy program is to promote democratic values, liberal institutions and open government through the development of political mechanisms of consultation that recognise non-governmental actors, NGOs and civil society as a legitimate and necessary counterpart for dialogue with State institutions on issues of democratic reform.
 
The program is carried out both at national and at regional levels, in cooperation with several governments, non-governmental and institutional partners, aiming to develop effective and durable consultation and dialogue mechanisms on issues relating to democracy, human rights, the Rule of Law, justice, reconciliation and accountability.
 
For more information, please contact mena@npwj.org.