Working on regional assessment for the perception of the MENA public on civil society- including the role of human rights defenders, civil society organizations (CSOs), journalists, and activists in working for change in society and how they excelled in advocating for rights and freedoms.

The assessment was reflected in a report that represents findings of “Surveying Public Opinion of Civil Society Actors in the MENA region” as part of the project “Mapping Civil Society Organizations in the MENA region” implemented by the Gulf Center for Human rights- GCHR, and Innovation for Change -I4C- in the Middle East and North Africa Hub, and funded by Tides Center.

The findings will help the Gulf Center for Human rights- GCHR, and Innovation for Change Middle East and North Africa Hub, in seeking to achieve “the balance of negative vs positive public opinions about CSOs, HRDs, and civil society activists.

The study also aimed to highlight the achievements of civil society in countering negative narratives that attempt to demonize the sector. The analysis of the survey presents a comprehensive review covering the type of activities, environment, values, and impact of CS Actors in MENA.