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The state of human rights in MENA

Arbitrary arrest and detention remain one of the most pervasive forms of repression used against peaceful human rights defenders across the MENA region, and human rights defenders and other civil society actors continue to face torture and ill-treatment, particularly in places of detention, with impunity.

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We Are Tired, But We Are Here to Reclaim What Is Ours: GCHR Releases Report on Second Women Human Rights Defenders Regional Forum
  • News
  • MENA
  • 19/10/2026

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has published a new report titled “We Are Tired, But We Are Here to Reclaim What Is Ours,” documenting the discussions,

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GCHR’s Second MENA Women Human Rights Defenders Forum Report
  • Publications
  • MENA
  • 19/10/2026

1. Overview A regional space for women human rights defenders The 2nd Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) Forum brought together 50 women human rights

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