AL BAWSALA
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AL BAWSALA
Profile
Name of founder(s)
Amira Yahyaoui, Nadia Boulifa, Maher Tekaya, Selim Kharrat
Name of executive director
N/A
Name of current Chairperson
Selim Kharrat
Name of contact person
Selim Kharrat
Position of the contact person
President
Location
16 Rue de Syrie, Tunis, Tunisia
Telephone
+21622208707
Type of organization
Local non-governmental organization
Year of registration
2012
Country of registration/origin
Tunisia
Scope of organization
National
Organization's vision and mission
Al Bawsala is a non-profit NGO established under Tunisian law. The organisation is independent from political influence. Al Bawsala has three objectives: To reposition citizens at the core of political action by offering them the means to stay updated with their elected representatives and by providing them ways to defend their fundamental rights. To build relationships with elected representatives and decision-makers in order to work towards the establishment of good governance practices and political ethics. To participate in defending the concepts of social progress and citizen empowerment.
Field of specialization(s)
Ultimately, Al Bawsala aims to serve as a resource for: Citizens who seeks political information. Members of parliament (MPs) looking to embrace democratic and consultative practices. Associations that seek to ensure the rights of citizens.
Area of operation
Monitoring: Observing legislative and executive proceedings. Promoting transparency. Advocating: Defending fundamental rights and individual freedoms. Empowering: Assisting in the development of citizens initiatives.
Current number of national employees
20
Number of Board members
7
Current number of international employees (staff)
0
Number of beneficiaries
10000