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What is "We Protest MENA" Platform?

The platform aims to raise awareness and work on voice and accountability to make the voices of the streets heard, in the region and beyond.

We envision a region where the right to peaceful assembly is universally recognized, protected by robust legislation and supported by accessible educational resources. This ensures that all individuals are fully informed about their rights and how to exercise them.

A comprehensive collection of valuable resources from the Middle East and North Africa focused on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.

 Powerful narratives of demonstrators and protesters from the streets across the Middle East and North Africa.

Insightful opinions and articles from regional experts, offering diverse perspectives on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.

Why should everyone defend their Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly?

Defending the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly is vital for democracy. It empowers individuals to express views, drive change, and hold power accountable. It safeguards other freedoms, promotes non-violent solutions, and strengthens community bonds. Aligned with global human rights, it ensures diverse voices shape a just and inclusive society.

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Join us in amplifying voices, documenting violations, sharing stories, and advocating for human rights across the MENA region.

The right to freedom of peaceful assembly is not a luxury—it’s essential for defending all human rights. Whether it’s women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, freedom of expression, climate justice, economic rights, social justice, or other crucial causes, we need to be heard. The streets are where we make our voices resonate and build solidarity.

Together, we can become a powerful force for positive change, advocating for the right to peaceful assembly and more. Be a part of the movement for change today!

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Handbook on Monitoring Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: First and Second Editions

These editions of the handbook provide a conceptual and methodological framework to guide the independent monitoring of assemblies based on ODIHR's methodology. It also incorporates key information gathered in the…
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Challenges to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Lebanon

As a border-sharing neighbor, Lebanon was the first or only option for many Syrians escaping violence in Syria. The Government of Lebanon (GoL) estimates that there are 1.5 million Syrian…

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More About We Protest

What we Do?

Our commitment extends beyond mere acknowledgment of the fundamental right to peaceful assembly—it is a dedication to actively safeguarding and promoting this right across the MENA region and its diaspora

Solidarity Building

knowledge Production

Advocacy and Awareness

Raising Voices

Documentation and Reporting

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Peaceful Assembly and Freedom of Demonstration in Tunisia in a Changing Context: Between Fear of Regression and Clinging to Revolutionary Gains

"We have gained nothing from the revolution except freedom of expression." "We have gained nothing from the revolution except freedom of expression." This statement is often repeated by public actors…
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The Egyptian government’s urban control strategies to prevent peaceful protests

For several decades, Egypt has witnessed a series of peaceful protests that represent the voice of the Egyptian people on various social and political issues. These protests are considered an…
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Women’s Rights to Peaceful Assembly in the MENA Region: Challenges and Progress

Since the onset of the democratic spring in the Middle East and North Africa in 2011, known as the Arab Spring in 2011, women have been at the forefront of…

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