Authorities must stop their massive human rights violations
Despite the tireless efforts made by human rights organisations inside and outside Bahrain, in addition to international mechanisms, including the United Nations,
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On the anniversary of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja’s arrest, call on Denmark to demand his freedom
This week marks several anniversaries for prominent human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja who is serving a life sentence in Bahrain for his peaceful
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GCHR launches 2022 Annual Report, dedicated to imprisoned human rights defenders
On 30 March 2023, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) launched its Annual Report. The report notes that, “Similarly to previous years, arbitrary arrest and
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Human Rights in the Gulf Region and Neighbouring Countries: 2022 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main objective of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is to foster a vibrant and safe civic space in which human rights defenders (HRDs)
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Free Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace after a year and half on hunger strike
The following is a joint letter signed by two dozen NGOs including the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) calling on Bahrain’s rulers to free Dr. Abduljalil
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European Parliament passes resolution after Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja sentenced in two cases for activism in prison
Prominent human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja was convicted in November 2022 in two cases related to his activism, including protesting against unjust treatment
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Prominent human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja facing trials for protests
Update: Bahrain: Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja was not brought to the hearing on 21 November 2022, despite wanting to attend. He is back in court on 28 November 2022 in two
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Freedom of expression and assembly must be respected, and Prisoners of conscience freed ahead of elections
The month of November marks the parliamentary elections in Bahrain and the controversial visit of Pope Francis to the island. Activists and prisoners of conscience have
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WeActTogether Campaign Highlights Civil Society Successes in Bahrain, Iraq and Morocco
Civil society has played a central role in addressing some of the greatest injustices and in building societies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where
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