In the “AI race” human rights should not be left behind: A spotlight on the US AI Action Plan and the Gulf tour
On 23 July 2025, the United States announced its AI Action Plan to cut down on regulation of developments and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI). This Plan
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Lebanon Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review, 51st Session
Introduction In this submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), Maharat Foundation, IFEX and OMCT
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GCHR’s Activities during the 59th session of UN Human Rights Council
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) carried out advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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Oman Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review 51st Session
Introduction In this submission, the Omani Centre for Human Rights & Democracy (OCHRD) and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) examine the Government of
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Freedom of expression on the Internet at risk from anti-cybercrime laws in the MENA region
Introduction In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), many journalists, bloggers and Internet activists are imprisoned, exiled or silenced for exercising their
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Human rights defenders and journalists at high risk, Universal Periodic Review of Iran completed at UN
As the Islamic Republic of Iran completed its final step in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process on 01 July 2025, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
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Supreme Court sentences 24 more people to life in prison in malicious UAE84 case
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) protests the sentencing of 24 more people to life in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the notorious
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More activists released while others languish in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the release of more activists in Saudi Arabia after years of imprisonment. We have previously reported on a sudden
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Solidarity with detained MENA human rights defenders in front of European Parliament
On 25 June 2025, five human rights organisations held a gathering in front of the European Parliament in Brussels in solidarity with detained women/human rights
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