By Maria Mariani Following October 2023, Israel’s disproportionate bombardment and mass annihilation of Gaza led to another humanitarian crisis and widespread destruction in the South Lebanon border. The intense clashes have forced over a
By Aya Galal The International Day of Democracy, observed annually on 15 September, was created following a 2007 UN General Assembly resolution aimed at promoting the strengthening and consolidation of democratic systems worldwide. Indeed,
The Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC), as part of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), facilitated an engaging virtual discussion titled “Reimagining Participatory Governance in the Arab Region: Local Practices and Comparative Lessons
By Jalal Abu Saleh It is impossible to speak about humanitarian action in the Arab region without acknowledging the ongoing tragedies in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen. Since October 2023, Gaza has become the deadliest
As part of the “She Leads” program implemented by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), the Egyptian Female Lawyers Foundation for Women’s Rights, in cooperation with the Housing Committee of Agouza District,
It is at this darkest hour that we commemorate the Nakba and pay tribute to its victims, not only those of 1948 but to all those who perished as a result of the ongoing
ARDD welcomes the beginning of a ceasefire in Gaza as a glimmer of hope in a sea of wrath. This ceasefire, if implemented, represents a necessary step towards the freedom of Palestine and the
To emphasize the importance of localization of humanitarian and development work in Jordan and effective partnership between civil society and international institutions in strengthening it, especially in times of peace and crises, conflicts, and
ARDD’s Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine, Dr. Lex Takkenberg, was one of the speakers at an event, “Defending Palestinian Rights: Humanitarian and Legal Perspectives,” on Tuesday at the House of Commons of
By: Dr. Lex Takkenberg On 28 October 2024, the Israeli Knesset passed two bills aimed at banning the operations and functions of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the