MENA Spotlight is a 501©(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the youth of the Middle East and North Africa. With a special focus on women, we strive to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to advocate for human rights. Our training programs are designed to amplify their voices, share their stories, and contribute to a fairer society.
Our commitment to human rights and democracy is unwavering. We believe in education as the cornerstone of freedom, democratic values, and human rights. By empowering women with education and resources, we nurture future leaders who will spearhead development in the region.
We provide a platform for young scholars to engage with global experts, driving innovation and positive change. Our goal is to elevate their voices in the fight for human rights and democracy.
Aug. 6, (NEW YORK TIMES) Weeks after Iran elected a reformist leader, the authorities executed Reza Rasaei, who was arrested during protests that swept the country in 2022. The Iranian authorities executed a 34-year-old man on Tuesday who was arrested during nationwide protests that shook the country in 2022 and who had been sentenced to death in a trial that rights groups condemned as unfair.