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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Human Rights Council: Michelle Bachelet Delivers Opening Statements for the 41st Session
On 24 June 2019, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has [...]
Jun
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26 June is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture since the UN [...]
Jun
Bahrain: Detention of Ali Mahdi Alaiwi arrested at the age of 17 is still in prison
Ali Mahdi Alaiwi is a Bahraini citizen who was arrested at the age of seventeen. [...]
May
Bahrain: France’s $2 billion investment in Bahrain must not prevent the French government from speaking out for an inclusive political dialogue in Bahrain
On 1 May 2019, French President Macron received King Hamad of Bahrain at the Palace [...]
May
The USCIRF categorises Bahrain as “Tier 2” country in its 2019 Annual Report
On 29 April 2019, the United State Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its [...]
May
Saudi Arabia: Statement of Antonio Panzeri regarding the recent mass executions
In reaction of the mass executions carried out in Saudi Arabia on 23 April 2019, [...]
May
EEAS Spokesperson’s statement on the executions carried out in Saudi Arabia
On 24 April 2019, Maja Kocijančič, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Neighbourhood Policy [...]
May
Saudi Arabia: 37 people have been executed for terrorism-related charges. Concerns rise on the Saudi use of death penalty
On 23 April 2019, Saudi government executed 37 people who have been previously convicted for [...]
May
United Arab Emirates: Ahmed Mansoor remains on hunger strike
Ahmed Mansoor, an imprisoned human rights defender and blogger, has been on hunger strike since [...]
May
Saudi Arabia: Detention of Husain Abu al-Khair
Husain Abu al-Khair is a 65-year-old Jordanian man. He was tortured and sentenced to death [...]
May