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Arseh Sevom

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands • 5 Employees
Civic & Social Organization

Arseh Sevom (Third Sphere) is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 in Amsterdam, aiming to promote peace, democracy, and human rights. Human and civil rights belong to all sectors of society and to all individuals. Arseh Sevom promotes the advancement of rights for people of all beliefs, genders, ethnicities, non-violent political affiliations, and more. A key aim for Arseh Sevom is to work with individuals and organizations to amplify their actions and efforts in the promotion of civil society.At the end of 2012, an independent evaluator made an extensive review of Arseh Sevom's practices and accomplishments over its first three years of operation. The evaluator spoke to a number of people affected by the organization's work. He wrote:Arseh Sevom was several times referred to as being and creating "a living exercise in democracy." This is a compliment that simultaneously includes a task and challenge for the future!MISSIONArseh Sevom works to create tools, resources, and opportunities for learning and collaboration that promote a capable, vibrant, and pluralistic civil society inside Iran, in the diaspora, and among related communities.OUR VISIONWe envision a strengthened civil society in Iran and among related communities that is capable, pluralistic, participatory, and effective at achieving its objectives.