GCHR’s periodic report on human rights violations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region
The local government in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq continues to commit serious violations of the civil and human rights of citizens, including civil society
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Courageous Bedoon human rights defender Mohammed Al-Barghash sentenced to three years in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) once again expresses its full solidarity with prominent advocate for the rights of the Bedoon community in Kuwait, Mohammed
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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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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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Court of appeal issues unfair verdict against prominent human rights defender Awad Al-Sawafi
Prominent human rights lawyer Awad Bin Ali Al-Sawafi faces ongoing judicial harassment in Oman that violates his civil rights solely due to his peaceful and legitimate
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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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