Pal-Think for Strategic Studies Receives the World Movement for Democracy Award in Recognition for its Civil Society Role
In times of violence and wars, voices advocating democracy and human rights emerge as a shimmer of hope. Since its foundation in 2007, Pal-Think’s voice has always had an unwavering support for democracy. Today, Pal-Think, a leading Palestinian non-governmental organization and think-and-do tank, celebrates the receipt of the World Movement Democracy Award as a recognition for its pivotal role in supporting democracy in Palestine and the MENA region. Pal-Think dedicates its effort to advancing democratic principles, promoting nonviolence, and empowering civil society in Palestine.
Pal-Think works on fostering democratic values, policy analysis, research, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for Palestinians. This prestigious award acknowledges the tireless efforts of Pal-Think and its founder, Omar Shaban, in advocating for freedom, prosperity, and human rights despite the current immense challenges.
Moreover, Pal-Think has prioritized creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and facilitating public debate on critical issues. Through innovative solutions, it has tackled politics, economics, and social issues, often challenging conventional approaches. At the heart of Pal-Think’s mission is empowering youth and enabling a new generation of civic and peaceful leaders who strive for justice, sustainability, and peace.
As Pal-Think accepts the World Movement for Democracy Award, the organization sends a powerful message: the pursuit of democracy, justice, and human dignity is both urgent and necessary. Pal-Think emphasizes the importance of conflict resolution amidst the protracted conflict, and urges everyone to work on disseminating peacebuilding, civic dialogue, evidence-based analysis, and democratic values.
It is noteworthy that this is not the first time that Pal-Think receives an international recognition for its work for democracy, peacebuilding, and nonviolence. In 2021, Pal-Think received an award from Atlas Network’s 2021 Middle East and North Africa Liberty Award for multi-faceted project, and the 2018 Award of MENA Liberty for its project on nonviolence.
