Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
Syria, end of an era: From the fall of brutality to the rise of uncertainty
Despite growing threats and limited representation, GCHR highlights how Syrian women human rights defenders continue pushing for greater inclusion and gender-sensitive justice amid a fragile political transition.
Libya: State control and fragmented legal frameworks threaten press freedom
Outdated laws and political interference are choking Libya’s media. Rights groups call for legal reforms and civil society consultation to protect press freedom.
Tunisia: Journalists and human rights defenders among 40 defendants convicted in case of conspiracy against state security
GCHR condemns the sham trial as a tool to silence dissent, and calls for the immediate release of arbitrarily sentenced defendants and urgent reforms to ensure fair trials.
Egyptian human rights defenders need international community to press Cairo for reforms
Activists in Egypt call for stronger global action to challenge the government’s repression and ensure meaningful reforms that address the ongoing suppression of fundamental freedoms.
Internet activists sentenced to prison while security agreement made with Saudi Arabia
The sentencing of internet activists signals a deeper crackdown on online dissent and digital freedoms in Qatar.
Tunisia’s judiciary under pressure, threatening citizens’ rights and freedoms
As arbitrary decisions and government interference undermine judicial independence, citizens’ rights to a fair trial and freedom from discrimination are increasingly at risk.
Report: Advancing the fight for a vibrant civic space in the MENA Region
GCHR’s annual report highlights challenges to freedom of expression and civic space in MENA, showcasing its ongoing advocacy to support HRDs and civil society to counter growing repression.
Emirati authorities continue their systematic and totalitarian repression
Prominent Sudanese activist Mohammed Farouk Suleiman was detained in January without charges – further intensifying a broader crackdown that dismisses fair trial appeals and targets dissenting voices.