Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
BCHR statement: “Journalists in Bahrain – the murder of free speech and the siege of freedom”
Bahraini journalists call for a helping hand and for the adoption of measures to ensure their safety.
Syria should not be allowed on UN Human Rights Council, rights groups urge
In a letter of appeal, Syrian and Arab NGOs expressed alarm about Syria’s candidacy for membership in the HRC.
IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January
In its seventh formal mission to Tunisia, and the second visit since deposed President Zine El Abedine Ben Ali fled the country, an IFEX-TMG delegation spent over a week meeting a wide range of stakeholders as part of the ongoing assessment of the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Human rights organisations express concern over targeting of rights defenders
Nineteen organisations expressed concern for the safety and well-being of human rights defenders Abdulhadi AlKhawaja and Nabeel Rajab.
Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.
Security personnel incite violence against journalists, opposition figures
Outspoken journalist and commentator Lamees Dhaif recently reported that her home was attacked with a Molotov cocktail.
Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions
At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.