Middle East and North Africa Program
The revolutionary changes sweeping across the Middle East and North Africa highlight the critical role that civil society will play in the economic, social, and political development of the region. However, if civil society organizations are to reach their true potential as partners in development, an enabling and supportive legal environment is necessary.
Key Resources
Select from the menus below to view key resources from each country in the MENA region, or view a full list of all of our resources in the ICNL Research Center.
ICNL has had the privilege of working with civil society leaders, government officials, lawyers, academics, and others in thirteen members of the League of Arab States. We are currently active in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, and Yemen.
To learn more about our programs in the MENA region or request assistance, please contact ICNL:
- In Amman, Jordan (ICNL LLC Affiliate Office): Kareem Elbayar, Legal Advisor – Middle East/North Africa, +962 6 554 8158 or kelbayar@icnl.org.
- In Washington, DC: Kristen McGeeney, Legal Advisor – Middle East/North Africa, +1 202 452 8600 or kmcgeeney@icnl.org.
The Arab Freedom of Association Network (AFAN)
Visit ICNL's AFAN page to learn more about our initiative to strenghten connections between civil society leaders and other stakeholders in seven key Arab countries.
You can also find ICNL’s MENA program on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.