ANHAR Annual Meeting 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to evaluate activities and strengthen coordination among members, ANHAR – Arab Network for Human Rights Films held its 2025 Annual Meeting on 10 December 2025 in Amman. The meeting was organized by Ma3mal 612 Think Factory and took place alongside the Karama Human Rights Film Festival – Jordan.
Holding the meeting during the festival provided a dynamic space for members, festival representatives, filmmakers, and human rights practitioners to meet and exchange perspectives. This setting reinforced professional networking and contributed to the development of joint regional projects, which tend to be more impactful when aligned with major film festivals.
Key Discussion Areas
The meeting addressed several core issues, including:
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Evaluation of ANHAR’s work during the previous period
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The identity and role of the network and its potential members
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Future plans and opportunities for new partnerships
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Recommendations and feedback provided by members
Challenges and Strategic Directions
Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the financial, security, and organizational challenges facing ANHAR and its member festivals across different Arab countries, highlighting disparities in sustainability depending on local contexts.
The meeting emphasized the urgent need to:
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Restructure the ANHAR network and update its governance framework
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Revise membership and evaluation mechanisms
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Develop a regional and international funding and distribution strategy
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Strengthen networking and outreach efforts
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Focus on younger generations as a key target audience and driver of change
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Support and defend members operating in conflict zones to ensure the network’s continuity and impact
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to collective action and sustained coordination among member festivals, reaffirming ANHAR’s role as a vital regional platform for human rights cinema and freedom of expression.
