“Strengthening Regional Youth Networks to Promote Human Rights and Democratic Participation in the Middle East and North Africa” Mosharka project

ANHRE in partnership with Equitas and 5 members in the Middle East and North Africa got a fund from the European Union on a 3 year project entitled "Strengthening Regional Youth Networks to Promote Human Rights and Democratic Participation in the Middle East and North Africa- Mosharka" for the period from November 2011 to November 2014. The Action, which took place in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen, build networks and capacity in the MENA region to support the mobilization and participation of youth in the promotion of human rights and democracy.

The result of the project was:

• Strengthen capacity of 125 youth leaders to use relevant international human rights norms, approaches and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism to engage in effective action at the community, national and regional levels to promote participation and protect and defend the rights of young people
• Strengthen capacity of 30 civil society organizations (CSOs) to support the mobilization of youth and their efforts to advocate for human rights and democratic participation
• Increase awareness, participation and engagement of youth, the general public and decision-makers about the human rights of young people, particularly marginalized and discriminated youth. The youth implemented 20 local initiatives in the 5 countries.
• Enhance networking and sharing of experiences, including through using new technologies amongst youth and CSOs nationally and regionally, and with transnational networks and institutions on advocating for the human rights of youth.

An intensive toolkit had been produced and ANHRE members are using it. In addition, 10 sub-granting had been made to the youth, 2 in each country, under the supervision of the national partner at each country.