SWANA
The SWANA Programme is a regional network within IFLRY that brings together individual members and member organizations from across the Middle East and North Africa. It aims to raise awareness on democracy, human rights, and liberal values, while addressing the political, social, and economic challenges specific to the region. The programme organizes capacity-building trainings, political education seminars, and advocacy campaigns, equipping young liberals with the tools and knowledge to actively shape their communities. It supports local partners through practical resources and strategic collaboration, and promotes inclusive dialogue, political participation, and democratic reform across the region.
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Programme Managers
Hania Knio
Hania Knio is a facilitator and trainer specialising in youth political leadership, participatory facilitation, and liberal democratic values in complex and polarised contexts. She serves as President of the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), where she supports and leads capacity-building programmes for youth-led organisations across five continents. Hania has designed and delivered trainings on advocacy, political strategy, civic engagement, and inclusive organising, with a strong focus on pluralism, gender equality, and democratic resilience. Her training approach bridges political practice with psychosocial awareness to strengthen ethical, effective, and values-driven leadership.