Joint Statement: UAE Human Rights Record Ahead of COP28
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue their sustained assault on human rights and freedoms, including targeting human rights activists, enacting
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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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Joint Submission on the UAE to the UN Universal Periodic Review – 43rd Session of the UPR Working Group
Introduction 1.1. CIVICUS is a global alliance of CSOs and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society around the world.
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Rights groups launch campaign to free all prisoners of conscience, including many held past end of sentences
This year is a pivotal year to help free prisoners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly those held past the end of their sentences, as the UAE’s human
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On International Human Rights Day, Ahmed Mansoor & Narges Mohammadi given honorary citizenship of Lyon
On 10 December 2022, International Human Rights Day, imprisoned Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor was given honorary citizenship of the city of Lyon in France.
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Human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor remains held in solitary confinement five and half years on
Amnesty International, and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) urgently appeal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to grant access to independent international experts
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Authorities continue their systematic repressive policies
The UAE authorities continue to implement their systematic repressive policies, which include targeting human rights activists and restricting public freedoms. The UAE
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President Biden’s visit has a negative impact on human rights movement in MENA region
The human rights movement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has paid a heavy price for the unlimited and unconditional support provided by the United
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