Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)

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UAE: Freedom of expression must be upheld at all times, not only tolerated during Hay Festival Abu Dhabi

Over 60 rights groups and activists urge the UAE to release all imprisoned human rights defenders and, in the interim, to comply with international standards by allowing prisoners of conscience to receive books and reading materials.

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UAE: Activist Ahmed Mansoor continues a five-month hunger strike

GCHR issues an urgent call on international bodies to visit prominent Emirati human rights defender, Ahmed Mansoor, who has been on a liquid-only hunger strike since September 2019, in protest of his dehumanizing prison conditions.

Iraq: Women activists and children targeted on the protest front lines

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights calls on Iraqi authorities to stop targeting peaceful demonstrators, especially women and children who have been playing a prominent role in anti-government protests.

Qatar: How a crackdown on fake news will restrict freedom of expression

Newly proposed amendments to Qatar’s penal code would impose harsh punishment for the dissemination of fake news, dealing a new blow to freedom of expression in the country.

Dakar Rally: Why the racing community must stand up for jailed women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia

Rights groups call on the Dakar Rally community to urge Saudi authorities to release imprisoned activists who peacefully campaigned for women’s rights in the kingdom, including the right to drive.

Egypt: Rights activist Gamal Eid brutally attacked by security forces

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights calls on the UN to help protect Gamal Eid, director of the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and prominent activist, after he was attacked by security forces yet again.

How anti-government protesters in Iraq are being kidnapped and assassinated

GCHR says peaceful protesters, civil society activists and human rights defenders in Iraq are increasingly being kidnapped, tortured and assassinated for their participation in ongoing anti-government protests.

UAE activist Ahmed Mansoor has been in jail for over 1000 days

GCHR reiterates calls on Emirati authorities to release human rights defender, Ahmed Mansoor, whose health has deteriorated from repeated hunger strikes protesting his appalling prison conditions.