The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

USIP and NDI Present a Rare Glimpse into the Unrest in Bahrain Through the Eyes of Opposition Leaders

Click here to listen to an audio recording of the event»

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and NDI co-hosted a live video-conference with senior representatives of the Bahraini opposition and prominent civil society voices. This event provided a rare opportunity to hear directly from key figures and engage in a dialogue on the current situation in Bahrain and the trajectory of the reform movement.

Moderators

• Les Campbell,
  NDI Senior Associate and Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
• Steven Heydemann,
  Senior Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Bahraini participants included senior representatives from:

• Al Wefaq Islamic National Society
• Al Wa’ad Party
• The Bahrain Human Rights Society
• The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions
• The Bahrain Youth Center for Human Rights