Report: AWC’s Participation At The 2023 CSPF During The WBG/IMF Annual Meetings
Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) actively participated in the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in
Reclaiming Economic and Social Rights: Battling Austerity’s Grip
Austerity measures and the increasing burden of debt have substantially undermined the fundamental economic and social rights of citizens, leading to adverse impacts on on their access to critical services
Arab Watch Coalition Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
The Arab Watch Coalition, a coalition of civil society organizations from different countries in the Arab world, expresses its shock at the horrific humanitarian catastrophe unfolding against civilians in the
Arab Watch Coalition Offers Heartfelt Condolences to Morocco
In the wake of the recent earthquake that has deeply shaken Morocco, leaving behind a path of devastation and affecting countless lives, the Arab Watch Coalition extends its sincere and
SDRs, Complex Injustice and Lessons for the Future: SDR experience in the Arab region amid Covid-19
The Arab Watch Coalition has released a paper that closely examines the latest distribution of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2021. This research highlights
It’s Time to Abolish Tax Privileges
The Arab Watch Coalition has released a new study that highlights the critical economic and social challenges that Tunisia is currently facing. The country is dealing with substantial debt repayment
A toolkit for activists on how to engage IFIs in standing for the closing civic space
Activists are trying to mobilize as many powerful international actors as possible to stand up to the increasingly closing civic space and human rights violations. To identify these actors, the
Submission To IFC on Remedy and Responsible Exit
On April 20, 2023, an alliance of civil society organizations, including the Arab Watch Coalition, submitted two policy papers to the International Financial Corporation and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
A Community is left to pay a hefty price for the IFC to “Learn Free Lessons”
A COMMUNITY IS LEFT TO PAY A HEFTY PRICE FOR THE IFC TO “LEARN FREE LESSONS” TITAN ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT Written by: Amy Ekdawi Background Nestled on the Northern Egyptian Coast,