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MIFTAH
The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy

MIFTAH





VISION

An independent, democratic and sovereign Palestinian state, which grants Palestinians their basic rights, preserves their dignity, and enjoys international recognition and respect.



MISSION

MIFTAH seeks to promote the principles of democracy and good governance within various components of Palestinian society; it further seeks to engage local and international public opinion and official circles on the Palestinian cause. To that end, MIFTAH adopts the mechanisms of an active and in-depth dialogue, the free flow of information and ideas, as well as local and international networking.



STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

To disseminate the Palestinian narrative and discourse globally to both official and popular bodies and decision-makers
To empower effective leadership within all components of Palestinian society in order to enhance democracy and good governance and raise public awareness concerning the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship
To influence policy and legislation to ensure their safeguarding of civil and social rights for all sectors and their adherence to principles of good governance
To bolster MIFTAH's capacity and its capability to achieve its objectives and mission efficiently and effectively


PROGRAMS

Democracy and Good Governance

Components of the Program

- Empowerment of Palestinian women leadership

- Empowerment of Palestinian youth leadership

- Policy Formulation

- Enhancing systems of integrity, transparency and
accountability in the Palestinian public sector

- Strengthening the role of the media in enhancing systems of
accountability and access to information


Media and Information

Components of the Program

Information and Informatics

A web site in English and Arabic that offers analytical examination of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as well as issues of Palestinian concern, in addition to fact sheets, reports and special studies
Intensive media activity on particularly pressing issues through interviews, commentary, and targeted press releases and briefings
Networking and coordination with media institutions at the local and international levels
Timely statements and petitions
Media Monitoring Unit

Monitoring Palestinian media
Research and advocacy activities aiming to reduce incitement, de-humanization and de-legitimization of “the other”
Educating the public to become more critical media consumers
Fostering professionalism in the Palestinian media