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Bloody Funds and their Fleeting Trends

This article explores how the neoliberal commodification of menstruation has sustained stigma and discomfort, while advocating for a holistic approach... More

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Navigating hardships: Migrant economic realities in Libya

Despite civil wars and political instability, Libya remains an important destination and transit country for many migrants. Inside Libya, they often... More

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Commercializing Women's Bodies: Exploitative Marketing and the Violation of Gender Justice

This article explores how universalized workplace dress codes contribute to the commodification of women’s bodies and perpetuate oppressive systems. More

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The Shadows of Colonial Legacy: A Quest for Economic Autonomy Under Authoritarian Regimes

This article examines the persistent struggles that women have endured in pursuit of economic and political empowerment, with attention to the... More

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung MENA

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Themes

2121 Educational Game

2121 is a groundbreaking story-driven multiplayer educational game developed by FES Lebanon and Project 21 More

Economy and Social Justice

While socio-economic factors were an important driver for the protest movements... More

Gender Justice

Social justice — a fundamental value of social democracy and a central field of action of the FES... More

Climate and Energy

In the coming decades, the MENA region is expected to be disproportionately affected... More

Workers’ Rights

Social injustice remains one of the most serious problems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. More

Youth Participation

Throughout the MENA, young people make up a large part of the population... More

Peace and Security

The recent disintegration of state order and the increase in crises and conflicts have had a decisive impact... More

Regional Projects

Economic Policies for Social Justice

The issue of Social Justice is at the core of politics in the Arab world today.

Regional Climate and Energy Project

Climate Justice, social consequences of Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency ...

Regional Trade Union Programme

Trade unions have played an important political role during the political unrest.

Promoting Migration Governance

Cooperation between trade unions & stakeholders in North Africa, West Africa & Europe.

Political Feminism

There is no social justice without gender justice and there is no gender justice without socio-political and economic reforms.

Young Leaders

In all the MENA countries where the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is represented, it promotes young people within the Young Leaders Programme.

Regional Peace and Security Project

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is currently home to many of the world’s deadliest conflicts, many unsolved ...

FES MENA Youth Study

In 2015, five years after the Arab Spring, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung assigned TNS Infratest, in collaboration with a scientific ...

From Beirut to Khartoum and from Rabat to Teheran, our FES colleagues, partners as well as guest contributors share their insights from the ground and offer food for thought on current developments in the MENA region. More

FES MENA Events

Conferences, training programmes, scientific workshops, study presentations, press conferences, or participation in national or international events: The FES initiates, organizes and supports events related to the regional and national projects and thematic fields. More

FES MENA Publications

Publications from all national offices and regional projects covering the FES thematic fields in Arabic, English and Arabic are available for free download. For printed copies please contact the FES office in your country. More

FES MENA in the Media

How do FES publications and conferences shape public discourse and how are the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and its activities perceived in the media? Have a look at local and international press reactions. More