NEWS
March 14, 2013 - 12:13
The Arab Human Rights Fund concludes a multiple stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting on human rights in the Syrian conflict.
February 14, 2013 - 16:18
In October 2012, Dr. Elie Abouaoun attended a meeting in Johannesburg, which explored a framework to deepen work on social justice philanthropy in Africa and the Arab regions.
February 14, 2013 - 15:46
The recent implications in Syria indicate a change in the nature of the military actions, with considerable and overt implications for civilians.
January 30, 2013 - 18:30
The Fund is pleased to re-launch the open call for grant applications to support all human rights issues in the Arab region.
December 18, 2012 - 14:42
AHRF wins Foundation of the Year award for 2012 at the inaugural Middle East philanthropy award.
May 24, 2012 - 00:00
AHRF actively contributed to a learning visit to Tunisia on 8-10 May, organized by the International Human Rights Funders Group and Ariadne-European Human Rights Funders Network.
April 18, 2012 - 14:26
The AHRF has granted over $1.5 million since its inception in 2008 to support 71 organizations and defenders in 20 Arab countries.
March 19, 2012 - 16:46
Currently, the Fund is not accepting new or unsolicited grant requests. We regret that we will not be able to consider any letters of inquiry submitted at this time.
March 6, 2012 - 15:27
On 5 March, the Arab Human Rights Fund contributed to the International Women’s Day in an event at the Lebanese American University in Beirut.
January 24, 2012 - 17:45
The Arab Human Rights Fund concluded a one week field visit to Tunisia from 15 to the 22 of January, during which the Fund met a number of activists in the field of human rights.
January 12, 2012 - 18:16
Fund has launched a small campaign to increase the awareness in the Arab Region towards the right of education and World Literacy Day.
January 12, 2012 - 18:10
The Arab Human Rights Fund is pleased to report that as of the end of 2011, it has awarded more than $1,000,000 in total grants.
January 1, 2012 - 01:00
This article examines Western donors’ reactions to the Arab uprisings and whether there has been a radical departure, since January 2011, from previous modes of engagement.
December 1, 2011 - 01:00
Following the Arab Spring, people are demanding justice and ‘ownership of the agenda’. This will require a new level of transparency in donor-grantee relations.
October 1, 2011 - 00:00
The Arab masses across the region are speaking out for social and political justice.
July 23, 2011 - 00:00
The Arabic Hour Program in Massachusetts (USA) interviews Fateh Azzam, who outlines the mission and objectives of the Fund. Video and audio are available.
July 15, 2011 - 00:00
As of July 2011, the Fund welcomes letters of inquiry from potential applicants throughout the year. Strong applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
July 1, 2011 - 00:00
The Fund announces the expansion of its program to include three funding streams: Ongoing Grantmaking, Countries in Transition grants, and New Opportunities Grants.
June 21, 2011 - 00:00
Community workers from around globe learn strategies for change at John Abbott College. Includes interview with Board member Yousry Moustafa.
May 5, 2011 - 00:00
Board Chair Fateh Azzam delivered the keynote speech titled "Development and Social Justice in the Arab Region" at the annual meeting of the Arab Foundations Forum.