Press Release Ref:  E001150413 Council for MENA affairs (ForMENA) expresses serious concern regarding the violations and the breaches of the most basic human rights principles regarding Palestinian refugees in the Yarmouk Camp, Syria. Indeed, the suffering experienced by these refugees qualifies …

This programme monitors the development of freedoms and human rights levels in the Middle East and North Africa regions, by screening rights violations and democratic progress in those societies. This comes through establishing a specialised network of “civil society observers” …

This programme will work on reducing the intellectual and information gap between EU decision-makers and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on issues of common interest. The programme will work on bridging the gap at the …

This programme supports civil society initiatives for individuals and institutions in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa region. It aims at increasing their participation in the decision-making process and democratic transition, as well as strengthening engagement in …

This programme will contribute to developing the capacities of ForMENA and its partners by establishing a specialised unit delivering consultancy work, customised projects and skills-oriented programs. This programme will initiate a network of experts that will strengthen ForMENA’s work at …

Written by Andrew Bown (*) In the early hours of Tuesday morning, ISIS militants carried out two of the most horrific terrorist attacks in Belgian history. These incidents – executed by individuals likely linked with those who were involved in …

Council for MENA Affairs (ForMENA) is pleased to invite you to attend its second conference in Brussels: ISIS and the Arab Countries: threats and prospective, from Mashreq to Maghreb The Islamic State’s ability to further project its power and appeal …

What are the ‘Intra-Syria’ Talks in Geneva and can they succeed? By Richard Spencer, Middle East Editor at The Telegraph The United Nations is hosting a new round of talks aimed at ending the war in Syria, meeting at the …

Council for MENA Affairs organised a celebration to commemorate International Women’s day in its Norway office on Sunday 8th March, 2015. The event was attended by a number of activists from civil society organisations. The celebration embodied one of ForMENA’s …

ForMENA Norway is pleased to invite you to the celebration of International Women’s Day. Date: Sunday March 8, 2015. Time: 16.00-18.00. Address: Kolben kultur og aktivitetssenter (3. etasje) Strandliveien 1 1410 Kolbotn Oslo Norway PROGRAM OF THE DAY: 16.15: Welcome …