Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
The undersigned organisations condemn Meta’s recent decision to restrict the Facebook and Instagram accounts of independent NGOs, researchers, and civil society
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NGOs call for immediate release of Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid, whose 14-year sentence was upheld
We, the undersigned organisations, express deep concern over the continued arbitrary detention of the Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid, whose 14-year prison sentence was
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GCHR’s activities during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) carried out advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders (HRDs) at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
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Human Rights in the Middle East Countries: 2025 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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Jalal Labbad
Jalal Labbad is a Saudi citizen originally from the Eastern Province (Al-Qatif), who was executed by the Saudi authorities on 21 August 2025 for alleged offences that
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High-level abuse of power by influential figures compromises access to justice
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) reviewed another case of abuse of power by influential figures against a Saudi business investor, something that is often
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Hassan Mohammed Al-Rabie
Hassan Mohammed Al-Rabie is a 27 year old Saudi citizen who was arrested on 14 January 2023 at Marrakech International Airport in Morocco while attempting to travel to
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Please watch the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 to support women human rights defenders
Update: Watch the event video in English on YouTube here! The Gulf Centre for Human rights (GCHR), with the support of 27 partners held the online event,
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Human rights defender Mohammed Al-Bajadi sentenced to additional 25 years in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) strongly condemns the new 25-year sentence issued against prominent human rights defender Mohammed Al-Bajadi, who is currently
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