ANND is an independent, democratic and civil network, established in 1997. Our mission is to empower and connect our members, partners, and the broader civil society to promote and defend human rights by generating essential, rights-based knowledge on economic, social, cultural, and environmental policies and advocating for the full realization of people’s rights throughout the Arab region.

ANND consists of 9 national networks and 23 NGOs operating in 12 Arab countries.

Our Key Areas of work

• Economic and social justice policies
• Peace, democracy, governance, and civic space
• Environmental and climate justice
• Technological and digital transformation and artificial intelligence

ANND envisions an Arab region where people shape development and public policy, and live in peace, security, and stability, free from wars, occupation, and conflicts; where human rights, social and economic justice, equality, and climate and environmental justice are the foundations of daily life, and civic space is open, safe, and impactful.