Several prominent human rights defenders released after lengthy imprisonment
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) greatly welcomes the news of the release of several human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia after lengthy imprisonment. Among
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Dr. Mohammed Fahad Al-Qahtani resumes phone calls to family after two years of forced disappearance
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the news that prominent human rights defender, Dr. Mohammed Fahad Al-Qahtani, was able to call his family after two
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Civil society demands action ahead of Internet Governance Forum
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, urge the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to release people imprisoned for their online expression and foster
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Award of 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia risks lives and exposes FIFA’s empty human rights commitments
Today’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting
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We stand in solidarity with imprisoned women human rights defenders during the 16 Days of Activism
In honour of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, marked every year on 29 November 2024, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) would like to highlight the
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Several activists released after serving unjust prison terms for years
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the news of the release of several human rights defenders and political prisoners in Saudi Arabia after completing
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Bulgaria should not forcibly deport Abdulrahman Al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is joining forces with several civil society organisations across the globe in urging the Bulgarian authorities to stop the
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Sharp rise in executions raises concerns
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has been following with great concern the escalating use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. According to execution statements
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Saudi authorities must end misuse of administrative and judicial measures against released human rights defenders including Loujain Al-Hathloul
We, the undersigned organisations, call on the Saudi authorities to immediately cease misusing administrative and judicial measures against human rights defenders
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