Category Archives: Statements
Qatar Reports
Freedom of Expression in Qatar
Qatar has claimed to commit to social and political reforms, yet there are still significant [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
FIFA’s Decision to Award Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup: A Step Backward for Human Rights
FIFA’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host country for the 2034 World Cup has [...]
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Bahrain Reports
Bahrain’s Internet Censorship and Its Impact on Freedom of Expression
Bahrain’s internet censorship has become a critical tool for the government in maintaining control over [...]
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Uncategorized
Legal Discrimination in Saudi Arabia: The Persistent Grip of Male Guardianship
Women continue to be subjected to legal and societal discrimination in Saudi Arabia as well [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
#UnmuteSaudiVoices: Open Letter to Saudi King and Crown Prince to take action and stop the repression of the civic space
ATTN: His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ATTN: His Royal Highness Crown Prince [...]
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European Parliament Resolution on the EU Human Rights Sanctions
On Thursday 8th July 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the EU Global Human Rights [...]
Jul
European Parliament resolution on Saudi Arabia highlights women’s rights
In a new resolution on Saudi Arabia adopted by the European Parliament, MEPs highlighted not [...]
Jul
Death penalty in Saudi Arabia condemned by European Parliament in resolution
On Thursday 8 July 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the death penalty [...]
Jul
The Death of Husain Barakat – a Question for Belgian’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
On June 17, 2021, Hugues Bayet, a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, tabled [...]
Jul
Joint statement: A coalition of rights groups mourns the death of devoted Emirati human rights activist Alaa al-Siddiq
With a profound sense of loss and deep sadness, we mourn the passing of the [...]
Jun
PRESS RELEASE End Impunity in Bahrain: EU Human Rights Sanctions Project Launched
If you would like to watch the full event, you can do so here. 14 [...]
Jun
EU Magnitsky Sanctions
EVENT: if you would like to hear more about our project as well as EU [...]
May
Saudi Arabia: Letter to the EEAS on Women’s Rights Defenders
In an open letter, around 50 EU Parliamentarians from different political parties have addressed HR/VP [...]
May
39 French Parliamentarians Call on Bahrain not to Execute two Torture Victims
39 French Parliamentarians wrote to the Government of Bahrain on 23 July 2020, calling on [...]
Jul
Bahrain: Halt Executions of 2 Men Unfairly Convicted
Originally posted to the Human Rights Watch website, July 23 2020, 16 Rights Groups Issue [...]