Middle East and North Africa
We are an open house for innovation and a global liberal think tank, dedicated to promoting the values and principles of freedom worldwide. Through our activities and publications, we empower individuals to exercise their right to political participation. Our offices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operate within the framework of freedom and human rights, adapting to each country’s unique context. Based in Amman, Jordan, FNF MENA drives three key programs that foster cross-country cooperation: MENA-NET, MENA-EU, and MENA-GEOPOL. We advise, inspire, and engage key stakeholders, developing and advocating solutions that strengthen individual freedom and responsibility.
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Thousands of Journeys, One Vision
4,000 participants, 300 organizers, and over 200 schools – that is the 2025 Lebanese American University’s Simulation Models (LAUSM),
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FNF & Future Forward Launch 100-Day Parliament Study
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FNF Jordan Hosts the Ramadan Refugee Market in Amman
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Stories of MENA: Jourieh Al-Rabih, the Syrian Malala
A rosy fragrance seems to float in the air at the mere pronunciation of her name:Jourieh Al-Rabih or the rose of spring. Not any rose. The rose of Damascus or, rather, of Aleppo.
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Strengthening Jordan-Germany Ties: A Gathering of Humboldt
Amman, Jordan – The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF-MENA) hosted a distinguished gathering on the evening of Saturday, 22 March 2025,
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Geopolitical Risk and Banking Performance
The stability and profitability of banks are crucial for economic growth and maintaining depositor confidence.
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Dramatic Escalation of Violence in Syria Three Months After the Fall of the Assad Regime
Almost exactly three months after the fall of the Assad regime, the violence in Syria has escalated dramatically. Regional Office Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Jörg Dehnert, spoke to Rafif Jouejati, Vice President of the Syrian Liberal Party, about the dramatic developments in Syria.
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من قلب تونس الخضراء 🇹🇳، تبرز منال مراد نموذجًا ملهمًا للمرأة التونسية بعلمها، ومعرفتها، وشغفها بالعطاء. ما بدأ كمحاولة لمساعدة طفلتها على التعايش مع مرض السكري، تحول إلى "ستارتب سكري"—شركة ناشئة تُحدث فرقًا حقيقيًا. منال لم تكتفِ بالتحدي، بل حوّلته إلى فرصة لتمكين الآخرين، مقدّمةً الدعم والتوعية والحلول لمختلف الفئات العمرية، لتساعدهم في عيش حياتهم اليومية بنمط صحي وآمن. #sheleads_podcast Fondation Friedrich Naumann pour la Liberté - Tunisie
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English Below: ⬇ في خيمة صغيرة وسط سهل البقاع اللبناني، ازدهر حلم شابة رغم كل الصعاب. تعرّفوا على جورية الربيع، "وردة دمشق" وملالا السورية، التي حوّلت زاويةً من ملجأ عائلتها إلى مدرسة للأطفال اللاجئين. ما بدأ بخمسة عشر طالبًا على أرضية ترابية، أصبح ملاذًا آمنًا لـ 350 طفلًا، لا سيما الفتيات اللواتي كنّ عرضة للحرمان من التعليم. بشغفها وصمودها، تحدّت جورية التقاليد الصارمة، والعوائق المادية، والحواجز الاجتماعية، مؤكدةً أن إرادة امرأة واحدة قادرة على إحداث تغيير في حياة لا العديد من الأفراد. رحلة جورية لم تنتهِ بعد، وتأثيرها بدأ للتو، لمعرفة المزيد حول قصتها الملهمة على موقعنا الالكتروني: https://www.freiheit.org/middle-east-and-north-africa/stories-mena-jourieh-al-rabih-syrian-malala In a small tent in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a young woman’s dream blossomed against all odds. Meet Jourieh Al-Rabih, the “Rose of Damascus” and the Syrian Malala, who turned a corner of her family’s shelter into a school for refugee children. What started with 15 students on a dirt floor grew into a safe haven for 350 children, especially girls who would otherwise be denied an education. With nothing but passion and resilience, Jourieh defied strict traditions, financial struggles, and societal barriers—proving that one woman’s will can change countless lives. Her path is still ahead, and her change is just beginning. Read her inspiring story on our website: https://www.freiheit.org/middle-east-and-north-africa/stories-mena-jourieh-al-rabih-syrian-malala
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Strengthening Jordan-Germany Ties: A Gathering of Humboldt Fellows 🎥
