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The Middle East Democracy Center (MEDC) is a U.S.-based nonprofit and nonpartisan advocacy organization that works with the people of the Middle East and North Africa to free the unjustly detained and advocate for U.S. policies that protect human rights and democracy.

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Hubs

Countering
Authoritarianism

The Countering Authoritarianism hub exposes and counters authoritarian tactics, trends, and narratives of governments and their enablers in the MENA region.
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Democracy
Matters

The Democracy Matters initiative aims to build constituencies for democratic reform and human rights across the region through connecting pro-democracy actors across diverse sectors and countries to articulate visions for democratic progress, create shared strategies for reform, and develop clear and compelling public narratives for why democracy matters through research, policy, and bold advocacy.
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Unjust
Detention

The Unjust Detention hub pursues justice, freedom, and accountability for the unjustly detained and persecuted in the MENA region.
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