American Committee for
Middle East Rights

ACMER is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the longstanding relationship between the United States and the Middle East and North Africa through a principled U.S. foreign policy rooted in democratic values and human rights. 

What We Do

Strategic Engagement
ACMER is redefining how U.S.-MENA policy is informed, debated, and designed. By challenging outdated assumptions, engaging across party lines, and empowering the MENA diaspora, ACMER advances a framework that supports long-term regional prosperity.
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Human Rights
ACMER advances policy approaches informed by conditions on the ground, centered on human dignity, quality of life, and fundamental freedoms.
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Democratic Governance
Strengthening the rule of law, countering corruption, and supporting inclusive governance enhances institutional capacity, public trust, and long-term regional stability.
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Accountability
Meaningful policy reform requires evaluation, transparency, and accountability. Continued U.S. policy failures in the region highlight the need for recalibration. Accountability is essential to breaking cycles of ineffective policy and aligning U.S. leadership with democratic values.
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Cultivating the Next Generation
ACMER's Leadership Development Program is designed for early-career professionals working on U.S.-MENA policy.
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