Democracy for the Arab World Now
Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) is an American non-profit organization founded in September 2020 that advocates for democracy and human rights in the Middle East. [1][2] DAWN was founded by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his assassination.
| Founded | 27 September 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jamal Khashoggi |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Focus | Promoting democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Middle East and North Africa |
| Location |
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Key people | Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director |
Employees | 10 |
| Website | dawnmena.org |
Director Sarah Leah Whitson said it was established based on the "belief that only democracy and freedom will bring lasting peace and security to the Middle East and North Africa."[1]
Whitson said DAWN would be funded by private individuals and foundations and eschew any government financial assistance – in part, precisely because one aspect of its mission is "to hold Western states accountable" for enabling abuses by authoritarian governments.[1]
References
- Kareem Fahim (29 September 2020). "Khashoggi supporters launch group to advocate for democratic rights in the Arab world". The Washington Post.
- Ben Hubbard (28 September 2020). "Saudi Writer's Dream Comes to Life Two Years After His Killing". The New York Times.
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