Democratic Participation

Democratic Participation

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Introduction

Democracy and reform constitute the basis for a comprehensive improvement of political and social conditions within the Arab region.

In its Democratic Participation Program, the hbs contributes to the ongoing debate on reform, democratization, human rights, and the rule of law in three project countries.
The countries in the region area are facing a critical need to reform their political systems and institutions. Citizens are increasingly demanding freedom of expression and association; the need to end all forms of social discrimination; and the urgency of introducing the principles of transparency and accountability in the executive, legislative, and judicial processes.

Often the strongest call for democratic development comes from the people themselves, and thus we are focusing our work on supporting and promoting civil society as one of the major actors of change in the region. Civil society organizations initiate and push forward the discourse on democracy and reform and bring relevant issues to the attention of broader audience. 

Democratic Participation Partner 2009

 

21-22 September, 2012 - Ramallah

Muwatin's 18th Annual Conference

October 2, 2012 - Muwatin, the Palestinian Institute for the Study of Democracy organized its 18th Annual Conference on 21-22 September in Ramallah, with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung - Ramallah Office.
The conference was held under the title “Two Years on the Arab Revolutions - Questions and Fault Lines”...
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Muwatin - The Palestinian Institute for the Study of  Democracy is promoting the process of democratic transformation in the region through networking, activism and research.

 

The Palestinian Institute for the study of Democracy - Muwatin

Promoting Political Development of Palestinian Society and Identity

- Muwatin, The Palestinian Institute for the study of Democracy, promotes the study and development of democracy in Palestine and in the region. It works to contribute to the process of democratic transformation in Palestinian society in particular and, in Arab society in general. more»

Muwatin 17th Annual Conference - September, 16 -17, 2011

The Arab Revolutions and their Political and Intellectual Challenges

- The widely known Palestinian Institute Muwatin (The Palestinian institute for the Study of Democracy) held its 17th Annual Conference on “The Arab Revolutions and their Political and Intellectual Challenges”. The event was co-organized by Heinrich Böll Stiftung Arab Middle East Office. more»