Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
Qatari authorities arbitrarily close Doha Centre for Media Freedom
GCHR believes that Qatari authorities have been threatened by the existence of a centre that defends media freedom.
On World Press Freedom Day, GCHR calls for protection of journalists and press freedom across MENA region
Regrettably, GCHR can only report on the very bleak conditions for the media in general and journalists in the region.
Ahmed Mansoor remains on hunger strike in poor conditions as eyesight deteriorates
Take action to help save the life of imprisoned human rights defender and blogger Ahmed Mansoor
Saudi Arabia arrests at least 13 more human rights defenders
The Saudi authorities carried out a new wave of arrests of writers and social media bloggers, including women’s rights advocates.
The Formula One Group should support the safeguarding of human rights in Bahrain
NGOs around the world call on the Formula One Group to safeguard human rights in Bahrain during race events.
Ill-treatment of Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues in prison
Al-Qahtani is being held in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison and is serving a 10-year sentence for his non-violent human rights activities.
Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh sentenced to 38 years in prison
Sotoudeh will also receive 148 lashes for charges including ‘propaganda against the state’.
Saudi women human rights defenders to be tried on 13 March
Loujain Al-Hathloul, Aziza Al-Yousef and Eman Al-Nafjan will appear before the Specialised Criminal Court.