Our mission is to mobilize, empower, and unite young leaders and activists from the Middle East and Africa to build resilient, inclusive societies that are free from discrimination, persecution, and violent coercion, and to advocate for policies in support of these goals.

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Evaluating AMEL Institute's Impact
Evaluating AMEL Institute's Impact

Independent evaluation reports demonstrate strong impact of AMEL Institute

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Sudan Webinar Report
Sudan Webinar Report

If you missed our Sudan webinar, check out the recap!

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Sudan International Forum - February 28
Sudan International Forum - February 28

Improving international engagement with Sudanese community-led responses

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AMELI Spring 2024
AMELI Spring 2024

Now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 AMEL Institute training program

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Webinar - January 30
Webinar - January 30

Featuring Reem Abbas and Hamid Khalafallah discussing how activist-led research can fill critical international gaps

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Looking Back at 2023
Looking Back at 2023

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A brief look at some of AMEL’s impact during 2023

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Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship
Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship

Apply by December 20 for the Sudan Democracy Lifeline Fellowship

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2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report

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Check out highlights from AMEL’s work in 2022

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A Summer of Impact at AMEL Institute
A Summer of Impact at AMEL Institute

Building skills and connections among activists from across Africa and the Middle East

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Volunteers Without Borders
Volunteers Without Borders

30 young leaders from 17 countries assisting AMEL this Summer!

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Springing into Summer at AMEL Institute
Springing into Summer at AMEL Institute

With the Spring program wrapping up this week, the Summer cohort is set to launch!

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Sudan Emergency
Sudan Emergency

Emergency assistance for human rights and democracy activists and their families caught in the crossfire in Sudan

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Springing Forward
Springing Forward

Enrollment begins for the AMEL Institute Spring 2023 program

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AMEL Institute Spring 2023
AMEL Institute Spring 2023

Activists across the region can now apply for the newly created Spring program of the AMEL Institute!

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International Issue Education
International Issue Education

AMEL is providing insights on human rights, democracy and more at the highest international levels

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Building Activist Skills
Building Activist Skills

AMEL Institute is building the knowledge and skills of the next generation of activists across Africa and the Middle East

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Empowering the Community
Empowering the Community

Engaging and empowering AMEL Alumni, volunteers and online communities

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The AMEL 2021 Annual Report is Out!
The AMEL 2021 Annual Report is Out!

Find AMEL highlights from 2021 in the latest annual report - out now!

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Summer at the AMEL Institute
Summer at the AMEL Institute

Activists across Africa and the Middle East are building skills at AMEL Institute

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Apply Now to the AMEL Institute
Apply Now to the AMEL Institute

AMEL is now accepting applications for its Summer 2022 regional training program!

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Genocide Awareness Month
Genocide Awareness Month

Tomorrow marks the start of Genocide Awareness Month

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Expanding & Enriching our Community
Expanding & Enriching our Community

AMEL Alumni and volunteers are building the AMEL Community

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Remembering victims of the Holocaust and reflecting on dehumanization and hate

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Why We Should Keep Eyes on Sudan
Why We Should Keep Eyes on Sudan

A coup, a deal and a disconnect between the people and the halls of power

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Statement on the Coup in Sudan
Statement on the Coup in Sudan

Protestors flooded the streets of Sudan today following the arrest of civilian leaders of the democratic transition

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Training, Training & More Training!
Training, Training & More Training!

Thousands of young leaders trained in Sudan and all across Africa and the Middle East!

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A Midpoint Look at the AMEL Institute
A Midpoint Look at the AMEL Institute

AMEL Institute Summer 2021: midway through the learning journey.

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Summer at the AMEL Institute
Summer at the AMEL Institute

Activists from across the Middle East and Africa join the AMEL Institute!

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Apply Now to the AMEL Institute
Apply Now to the AMEL Institute

Apply now for AMEL’s free online training program for human rights activists from the Middle East and Africa.

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Remembering & Preventing Atrocities
Remembering & Preventing Atrocities

Young leaders from Sudan, Syria and Yemen call for common humanity over identity-violence.

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