NED Impact Report: Iran and the Fight for Human Rights
Since 1991, NED has stood with Iran’s pro-democracy movement—documenting abuses, amplifying voices, and strengthening civil society.
NED Partner Recognized for Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy in Iran
Roya Boroumand, co-founder and executive director of the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran, was recognized with the 2024 Goler T. Butcher medal in recognition of her leadership and dedication...
Reframing Security from the Perspective of Women living...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
This event explored the idea of security from the perspective of the lived experiences of Afghan women and girls as they contend with a new political order under the Taliban regime.
Despite Danger, Afghan Women Demonstrate for Rights
Last week, hundreds of thousands of girls re-entered classrooms across Afghanistan for the first time in seven months, only to be told a few hours later to go home until further notice. The announcement to...
Women and Girls Continue to Value Education in Afghanistan
Educator, activist, and founder of Marefat High School, Aziz Royesh highlights the importance of school for all Afghans.
NED Grantee Pushes for Increased Accountability and Transparency in Lebanon
Lebanese Transparency Association fights for government accountability and transparency amid multiple crises.
NED Grantees Support Youth Civil Society Organizations in Morocco
NED supports organizations that give Moroccan youth a voice, encourage youth participation in decision-making, and strengthen accountability.
Documenting Victims Killed by Iran’s Government, NED Grantee Provides...
Even before their father—an Iranian lawyer and democracy activist—was assassinated, allegedly by the agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1991, Ladan and Roya Boroumand had dedicated their lives to...
NED Statement on Racism and Democracy in Farsi
[Read our Statement on Racism and Democracy in English here.] اعلامیه NED در مورد نژاد پرستی...
NED Statement on Racism and Democracy in Arabic
[Read our Statement on Racism and Democracy in English here.] بيان الصندوق الوطني للديمقراطية...
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