The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is following closely the deterioration of conditions for the Bedoon (stateless) community in Kuwait. They have been deprived of their basic human rights for a long time since the country got its independence in 1961. They are well settled in Kuwait, which they recognised as their only country, […] The post Systematic targeting continues of members of Bedoon community appeared first on Gulf Centre for Human Rights.| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is alarmed at reports that woman human rights defender Sharifeh Mohammadi has had her death sentence upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court. This comes during a recent broader pattern of intensified repression against human rights defenders and activists. Mohammadi’s lawyer Amir Raeesian said in an interview published on 16 […] The post Woman human rights defender Sharifeh Mohammadi at risk of execution amid ongoing crackdown appeared first on Gulf Centre...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has documented numerous human rights violations in Yemen over the past two months, committed by parties to the ongoing conflict. These violations include the continued targeting of journalists, media professionals, and other activists, the application of fabricated charges against them, and the imposition of severe restrictions on freedom […] The post Periodic Report on Serious Human Rights Violations appeared first on Gulf Centre for Human Rights.| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
I. BAHRAIN GENERAL PRESENTATION With a population of over 1.5 million in 2023, Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy that calls itself “reformist”. Inaugurated in 1973, the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain was amended on 14 February 2002 following a referendum (98.4% approval, according to the Bahraini government) and then amended again in 2012. Article […] The post Overview of human rights violations in Bahrain appeared first on Gulf Centre for Human Rights.| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
We, the undersigned organisations, express deep concern over the continued arbitrary detention of the Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Al-Bajadi more than two years beyond his sentence. His continuing detention, along with countless others, demonstrates that despite a recent spate of prisoner releases, the Saudi authorities’ severe repression of rights activists and critics remains. We […] The post NGOs call for immediate release of Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Al-Bajadi, s...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
The local government in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq continues to commit serious violations of the civil and human rights of citizens, including civil society activists, journalists, and protesters. In this periodic report, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) documents these violations, which occurred over the past five months, and calls on local authorities […] The post GCHR’s periodic report on human rights violations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region appeared first on Gulf Centre for H...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) once again expresses its full solidarity with prominent advocate for the rights of the Bedoon community in Kuwait, Mohammed Al-Barghash, following the unjust prison sentence issued against him solely for his peaceful, legitimate, and civilised activism in defense of the civil and human rights of Bedoon citizens. On […] The post Courageous Bedoon human rights defender Mohammed Al-Barghash sentenced to three years in prison appeared first on Gulf Centre...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
On 23 July 2025, the United States announced its AI Action Plan to cut down on regulation of developments and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI). This Plan comes two months after the US President’s tour in the Gulf where AI companies secured deals with Gulf governments. The call for deregulation comes in service of economic […] The post In the “AI race” human rights should not be left behind: A spotlight on the US AI Action Plan and the Gulf tour appeared first on Gulf Centre...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
Introduction In this submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), Maharat Foundation, IFEX and OMCT examine the Government of Lebanon’s compliance with its international human rights obligations to create and maintain a safe and enabling environment for civil society. Specifically, we analyse Lebanon’s fulfilment of the […] The post Lebanon Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review, 51st Session appeared first on G...| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
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Two Internet activists have been sentenced to prison in Qatar, according to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR). Their sentences come at a time when a security agreement was made between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Internet activist Umm Nasser On 20 March 2025, the Criminal Court sentenced internet activist Umm Nasser to three […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
The Doha Criminal Court of Appeal will hold a hearing this week to review the initial verdict against internet activist Umm Nasser. Reliable reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirm that she continues to suffer ill-treatment and a lack of healthcare in the Doha Capital Security Department prison. On 22 April […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
On the eighth anniversary of the verdicts in the mass trial of prominent human rights defenders, judges, academics and students known as the UAE94, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) calls on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those convicted following a trial that lacked the most basic […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
Human Rights Defenders, Political Dissidents Unjustly Convicted The convictions of at least 44 defendants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s mass trial of at least 84 human rights defenders and political dissidents were based on a fundamentally unfair trial, a coalition of human rights groups said today. On 10 July 2024, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
A Detailed Report on the “UAE84” Case Introduction In December 2023, while hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought charges against 84 defendants in Case no. 87/2023, most of whom are prominent activists and dissidents, on charges of establishing and managing a clandestine, allegedly terrorist […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights
Updates: On 10 July 2024, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court meted out sentences ranging from between 10 years to life in prison for 53 defendants in the UAE’s second largest unfair mass trial which is known as the UAE84 case. For more info, click here. During the trial hearings in this case, which happen every […]| Gulf Centre for Human Rights