Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)
Founded27 September 2020; 3 years ago (2020-09-27)
FounderJamal Khashoggi
TypeNon-profit
FocusPromoting democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Arab world
Location
Key people
Sarah Leah Whitson (Executive Director)
Employees
10
Websitedawnmena.org

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 Arab world.[1][2] DAWN was founded by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his assassination.

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

  1. ^ a b c Kareem Fahim (29 September 2020). "Khashoggi supporters launch group to advocate for democratic rights in the Arab world". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ 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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