CLIME is a transatlantic initiative to support individuals and groups in the Middle East that are promoting democratic values of liberty and tolerance. Many of these “voices of liberty” are largely unseen and unknown, not only in the United States and Europe but also within their own societies. They face a combination of heavy government censorship, language barriers and a lack of financial resources. By supporting their work, CLIME aims to promote peaceful transitions in the region to political systems that rest on the pillars of representative government, rule of law, separation of powers, individual rights, economic opportunity, and respect for ethnic, religious and political diversity.

   

CLIME core staff brings together individuals with a wealth of experience in advocating and researching democratization in the Middle East. We are also privileged to count among our advisors and adjunct fellows a number of distinguished activists and intellectuals whose efforts have been instrumental in disseminating democratic values in their societies.

One of CLIME’s core values is to partner with local organizations to design and implement our regional programs. CLIME is pleased to have worked with the following organizations on joint projects to promote values of liberty, pluralism and tolerance in the Middle East.