Qatar: The story of a women’s rights defender named Noof Al-Maadeed
Human rights defender Noof Al-Maadeed during an interview with Alhurra after her escape to the UK. Screenshot from a video by Alhurra. Fair use. Al-Madeed
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The human rights situation in Qatar
After the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in December 2022, the Qatari authorities continue their gross and blatant violations of the rights of Qatari citizens
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Authorities continue to target human rights defender Abdullah Al-Maliki
Authorities in Qatar continue to target Qatari human rights defender Abdullah Al-Maliki inside and outside the Gulf state. On 09 March 2023 and 11 April
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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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Woman human rights defender Noof Al-Maadeed faces grave violations of her civil and human rights
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its grave concern for the safety and well-being of woman human rights defender Noof Al-Maadeed, who returned to
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Manchester United at risk of being controlled by an oppressive government
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its deep concern about reports that some of the institutions close to the Qatari government have made an offer to
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Authorities should restore citizenship to journalist Faraj Mezher Al-Shammari and his family
Despite his repeated demands, the authorities in Qatar continue to refuse to return the Qatari nationality to independent journalist Faraj Mezher Al-Shammari after they
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Human rights violations continue as FIFA World Cup draws to a close
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 draws to a close, with the final match taking place on 18 December 2022, the Qatari authorities continue their gross and blatant violations of
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