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Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Tausende Menschen wurden in Iran willkürlich inhaftiert, verhört, schikaniert und zu Unrecht strafrechtlich verfolgt, weil sie ihre Menschenrechte wahrgenommen hatten.

Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Extending Mandates of Fact-Finding Mission and Special Rapporteur on Iran and Calling for an Urgent Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Iran in the Context…

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.

Three young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.

Civilians in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are at grave risk from ongoing Iranian strikes in response to US and Israeli military attacks on Iran.

Ahead of the presentation of the UN Secretary-General’s report on Iran on 16 October 2025 and the combined briefings of the UN Special Rapporteur and the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Iran to the Third Committee of the UN General A

Turkey is preparing to host the July NATO summit with the Western alliance firmly focused on keeping its most eastern member on side. The increased geopolitical capital that Turkey has enjoyed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine a

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

AnnouncementPlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on challenges to freedom, rule of law and democracy in Turkey (Türkiye), - including political persecution, election manipulation, and censorship, and prospects fo

The Turkish government deepened its assault on the main opposition party during 2025 while at the same time pursuing an end to the four-decade conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Human Rights Watch said today in its World Repo

Rights organisations decry Riyadh’s unprecedented use of capital punishment in 2025 even as the kingdom strengthens Western diplomatic and economic ties

Executive summary Over the past decades, Saudi Arabia has undertaken significant reforms to expand women’s participation in public life under Vision 2030. Legal changes have reduced formal restrictions on guardianship and affirmed women’s i

Updated on 17 July 2026:  An earlier version of this press release incorrectly referenced the case of an individual who was detained partly for exercising their right to freedom of expression verbally, rather than through a social media pos

A full year has passed since the execution of Saudi journalist Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Jasser on June 14, 2025, following more than seven years of arbitrary

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 30 Apr 2026 by RSF

Im Jahr 2025 wurden in Saudi-Arabien so viele Hinrichtungen dokumentiert wie nie zuvor.

A comprehensive, evidence-based examination of Saudi Arabia's human rights record as the kingdom prepares to host Expo 2030, covering women's rights reforms, political repression, labor conditions, the Khashoggi affair, and the tension betw

A comprehensive examination of the transformation of women's rights and economic participation in Saudi Arabia, from the lifting of the driving ban to guardianship reform, workforce participation reaching 36.3%, and the significant gaps tha

Over the past decade, the death penalty in Saudi Arabia has followed an escalating and increasingly brutal trajectory, revealing the reality of state practices long concealed behind reformist rhetoric, official…

Dozens of men on death row in Saudi Arabia for drug -related crimes are terrified for their lives amid a dramatic surge in executions for drug offences in the country over recent months, Amnesty International said today, based on informatio

Saudi Arabia’s authorities executed more people in 2025 than ever before in a single year in the modern era. The final figure of 356 executions officially announced by the government press agency is the highest since monitoring began. Analy

Never mind the executions, did you see that goal he scored?

New report highlights significant impact on foreign nationals.

Katherine* is one of thousands of Kenyan women who migrate to Saudi Arabia each year for jobs as domestic workers in private households. She was recruited through an agent who sold her a dream of economic fortunes, which fast turned into a

Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation

Saudi authorities on October 22, 2025, appointed a new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia who has demonized the country’s Shia Muslim minority in past public written statements and comments.

Yazda is a global organization that strives to bring justice, sustenance, healing and rejuvenation to Yazidis who have suffered under or are affected by, the genocidal campaign against their people by the so-called Islamic State (IS) as wel

Baghdad, 7 May 2026 — Leading legal experts, government representatives, academics, and graduate students convened today in Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen legal frameworks that protect families and advance the rights of women and gir

Explore the ongoing Iraq post-ISIS persecution, revealing the realities faced by minorities and returnees in 2026.

Yazda is a global organization that strives to bring justice, sustenance, healing and rejuvenation to Yazidis who have suffered under or are affected by, the genocidal campaign against their people by the so-called Islamic State (IS) as wel

The United Nations in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi National Directorate for Iraqi Women (NDIW) and the High Council for Women and Development (HCWD) of the Kurdistan Regional Government, launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism to End V

Baghdad, 23 October 2025 – The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations, has concluded a two-day national consultation held on 20–21 October 2025 to shape Iraq’s contribution to the upcoming Second World Summit for Social

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 30 Apr 2026 by RSF

Briefing by Claudio Cordone, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, on the situation in the Middle East.

News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jan 2026 by Amnesty

 “Syria has the potential to move from a phase of managing displacement to one of resolving it. An important measure of success will be whether displaced persons can enjoy their rights and rebuild their lives in safety and dignity,” said Pa

Der neu eingesetzte Präsident bildete 2025 eine Übergangsregierung.

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria says violence in Suwayda governorate in July 2025 killed more than 1,700 people and displaced nearly 200,000, with violations that may amount to war crimes and crimes against h

Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing from Türkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said today.

Plus d’un an après la chute du régime de Bachar al-Assad, la communauté internationale doit aider les Syriens à se relever de décennies d’anarchie et à mener à bien une transition fragile, ont plaidé vendredi des enquêteurs de l’ONU.

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024 created new possibilities to ensure accountability for years of atrocity crimes and the opportunity to establish a new government that respects human rights.

ADEN, 21 September 2026 — Escalating violence along Yemen’s western coast and the southern Ta’iz frontlines is severing access to essential  reproductive health care and protection services for more than 30,000 women of reproductive age, pl

18 de Septiembre 2026 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons…

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 25 Aug 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Story 15 September 2026 WHO strengthens public health preparedness and response at Yemen’s points of entry 15 September 2026, Aden, Yemen With funding from the Pandemic Fund, the World Health…

After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. In 2026, over 22 million people—including 10.95 million women and girls—need humanitarian assistance. More than 5.2 million are internally

Here are some useful pages to help you get back on track: Homepage View ongoing crises and latest headlines. Updates Access the latest humanitarian reports, maps and infographics and an…

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security; published on 26 Aug 2026 by HRW

Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergen

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Protection and Human Rights; published on 28 Apr 2026 by Amnesty

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 7 Jun 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Human Rights Watch is extremely concerned about the potential for grave harms to civilians amid the escalating conflict across the Middle East, including in Gulf countries and Jordan, where Iran has unlawfully struck or threatened to strike

Jordanian authorities forcibly evicted residents for development purposes in Amman and Petra in late 2024 and in 2025 without adequate consultation, notice, compensation, and relocation assistance. Human Rights Watch has…

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 30 Apr 2026 by RSF

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Baghdad, 23 October 2025 – The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations, has concluded a two-day national consultation held on 20–21 October 2025 to shape Iraq’s contribution to the upcoming Second World Summit for Social

A new report issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) paints a devastating picture of the escalating conflict in Lebanon, documenting widespread civili…

I am speaking to you from Lebanon, where I have witnessed the impact of the ongoing killing and displacement of women and girls under a fragile ceasefire. These are violations of the most basic rights and protections afforded to civilians u

27 de Marzo 2026 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons…

The United Nations Security Council should ensure that an international force remains in southern Lebanon to protect civilians and deter human rights abuses by the Israeli military and Hezbollah, Human Rights Watch said.

One year since the Israeli military significantly escalated its attacks in Lebanon, victims of violations of international law are still awaiting justice and reparations, the Lebanese government has yet to grant the International Criminal C

Urgent Appeal for the Immediate Release of Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

Der neu eingesetzte Präsident bildete 2025 eine Übergangsregierung.

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

On March 27, 2025, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa granted amnesty to 630 inmates. The royal pardon followed a series of pardons that were granted in 2024 to…

FEBRUARY 27, 2005 Posted: March 14, 2005 Ali Abdel Imam, www.bahrainonline.com IMPRISONED Abdel Imam, an Internet writer, also known as a Web logger, or blogger, was summoned by prosecutors in the capital, Manama, and detained, according to

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 7 Jun 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Bahrain with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.

Israel, the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran must immediately cease or refrain from unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure, including facilities providing essential services such as electricity, heating and running water, said Amnesty

Home - Gulf Centre for Human Rights AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT NGO Gulf Centre for Human Rights Protecting Human Rights Defenders to Promote Freedom, Peace and Justice in the MENA region…

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

The staggering rise recorded in the report Death Sentences and Executions 2025, was down to a handful of governments determined to rule by fear

Muscat: The Seeb Primary Court has sentenced an Omani citizen (Shihab bin Ahmad bin Salim) to imprisonment and a fine after convicting him of...

A new legal instrument governing information technology crimes has entered into force in Oman, broadening the state's capacity to regulate digital...

Gulf Cooperation Council countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer without adequate occupational health and safety protections as temperatures soar to dangerous levels.

Тюремное заключение от трех до десяти лет и крупный денежный штраф ждут жителей султаната Омана за оспаривание власти султана, оскорбление его жены или детей в... РИА Новости, 10.06.2026

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

The geographic spread, speed of escalation, and open disregard for international norms by all parties one month into the Middle East conflict are a critical stress test for the international legal order created to protect civilians during a

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Pick a year Pick a topic 23 September 2026 B'Tselem's film Raj'in premiered in Venice Festival Co-produced by B'Tselem and award-winning XR studio NowHere Media, Raj'in ('We Shall Return') premiered…

The report, which covers the 12-month period up to 31 October 2025, documents 1,732 incidents of settler violence resulting in casualties or property damage, compared to 1,400 in the previous reporting period. This includes relentless haras

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Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil.

Despite hosting the FIFA World Cup in late 2022 with promises to enact reforms, Qatari authorities have failed to address serious labor violations. Migrant workers face wage theft, unexplained deaths,…

https://pahrw.org/ar/%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%82%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%82%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-20-7

Hostilities between the US and Israel and Iran constitute an international armed conflict governed by international humanitarian treaty law, also known as the laws of war (primarily the four Geneva Conventions of 1949).

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 30 Apr 2026 by RSF

Up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms in Egypt, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) concluded that Egypt’s 19-month detention of political economist, researcher and author, Dr

Report on the human rights situation (covering 2025)

A new legal instrument governing information technology crimes has entered into force in Oman, broadening the state's capacity to regulate digital...

Тюремное заключение от трех до десяти лет и крупный денежный штраф ждут жителей султаната Омана за оспаривание власти султана, оскорбление его жены или детей в... РИА Новости, 10.06.2026

Up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms in Egypt, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.

Muscat: The Seeb Primary Court has sentenced an Omani citizen (Shihab bin Ahmad bin Salim) to imprisonment and a fine after convicting him of...

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

Urgent Appeal for the Immediate Release of Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

AnnouncementPlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on challenges to freedom, rule of law and democracy in Turkey (Türkiye), - including political persecution, election manipulation, and censorship, and prospects fo

Updated on 17 July 2026:  An earlier version of this press release incorrectly referenced the case of an individual who was detained partly for exercising their right to freedom of expression verbally, rather than through a social media pos

A full year has passed since the execution of Saudi journalist Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Jasser on June 14, 2025, following more than seven years of arbitrary

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 30 Apr 2026 by RSF

FEBRUARY 27, 2005 Posted: March 14, 2005 Ali Abdel Imam, www.bahrainonline.com IMPRISONED Abdel Imam, an Internet writer, also known as a Web logger, or blogger, was summoned by prosecutors in the capital, Manama, and detained, according to

Saudi Arabia’s authorities executed more people in 2025 than ever before in a single year in the modern era. The final figure of 356 executions officially announced by the government press agency is the highest since monitoring began. Analy

Tausende Menschen wurden in Iran willkürlich inhaftiert, verhört, schikaniert und zu Unrecht strafrechtlich verfolgt, weil sie ihre Menschenrechte wahrgenommen hatten.

The geographic spread, speed of escalation, and open disregard for international norms by all parties one month into the Middle East conflict are a critical stress test for the international legal order created to protect civilians during a

On March 27, 2025, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa granted amnesty to 630 inmates. The royal pardon followed a series of pardons that were granted in 2024 to…

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Three young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil.

The United Nations in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi National Directorate for Iraqi Women (NDIW) and the High Council for Women and Development (HCWD) of the Kurdistan Regional Government, launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism to End V

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Up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms in Egypt, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) concluded that Egypt’s 19-month detention of political economist, researcher and author, Dr

Report on the human rights situation (covering 2025)

Turkey is preparing to host the July NATO summit with the Western alliance firmly focused on keeping its most eastern member on side. The increased geopolitical capital that Turkey has enjoyed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine a

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

AnnouncementPlease join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on challenges to freedom, rule of law and democracy in Turkey (Türkiye), - including political persecution, election manipulation, and censorship, and prospects fo

The Turkish government deepened its assault on the main opposition party during 2025 while at the same time pursuing an end to the four-decade conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Human Rights Watch said today in its World Repo

A comprehensive, evidence-based examination of Saudi Arabia's human rights record as the kingdom prepares to host Expo 2030, covering women's rights reforms, political repression, labor conditions, the Khashoggi affair, and the tension betw

A comprehensive examination of the transformation of women's rights and economic participation in Saudi Arabia, from the lifting of the driving ban to guardianship reform, workforce participation reaching 36.3%, and the significant gaps tha

Never mind the executions, did you see that goal he scored?

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Tausende Menschen wurden in Iran willkürlich inhaftiert, verhört, schikaniert und zu Unrecht strafrechtlich verfolgt, weil sie ihre Menschenrechte wahrgenommen hatten.

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Der neu eingesetzte Präsident bildete 2025 eine Übergangsregierung.

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 25 Aug 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.

Three young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.

Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Extending Mandates of Fact-Finding Mission and Special Rapporteur on Iran and Calling for an Urgent Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Iran in the Context…

News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jan 2026 by Amnesty

Plus d’un an après la chute du régime de Bachar al-Assad, la communauté internationale doit aider les Syriens à se relever de décennies d’anarchie et à mener à bien une transition fragile, ont plaidé vendredi des enquêteurs de l’ONU.

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security; published on 26 Aug 2026 by HRW

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 7 Jun 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Bahrain with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.

On March 27, 2025, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa granted amnesty to 630 inmates. The royal pardon followed a series of pardons that were granted in 2024 to…

Up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms in Egypt, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) concluded that Egypt’s 19-month detention of political economist, researcher and author, Dr

Report on the human rights situation (covering 2025)

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

Rights organisations decry Riyadh’s unprecedented use of capital punishment in 2025 even as the kingdom strengthens Western diplomatic and economic ties

A full year has passed since the execution of Saudi journalist Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Jasser on June 14, 2025, following more than seven years of arbitrary

Im Jahr 2025 wurden in Saudi-Arabien so viele Hinrichtungen dokumentiert wie nie zuvor.

Over the past decade, the death penalty in Saudi Arabia has followed an escalating and increasingly brutal trajectory, revealing the reality of state practices long concealed behind reformist rhetoric, official…

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 25 Aug 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Protection and Human Rights; published on 28 Apr 2026 by Amnesty

Here are some useful pages to help you get back on track: Homepage View ongoing crises and latest headlines. Updates Access the latest humanitarian reports, maps and infographics and an…

Saudi Arabia’s authorities executed more people in 2025 than ever before in a single year in the modern era. The final figure of 356 executions officially announced by the government press agency is the highest since monitoring began. Analy

New report highlights significant impact on foreign nationals.

Dozens of men on death row in Saudi Arabia for drug -related crimes are terrified for their lives amid a dramatic surge in executions for drug offences in the country over recent months, Amnesty International said today, based on informatio

Tausende Menschen wurden in Iran willkürlich inhaftiert, verhört, schikaniert und zu Unrecht strafrechtlich verfolgt, weil sie ihre Menschenrechte wahrgenommen hatten.

Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Extending Mandates of Fact-Finding Mission and Special Rapporteur on Iran and Calling for an Urgent Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Iran in the Context…

Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.

Three young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.

Ahead of the presentation of the UN Secretary-General’s report on Iran on 16 October 2025 and the combined briefings of the UN Special Rapporteur and the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Iran to the Third Committee of the UN General A

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria says violence in Suwayda governorate in July 2025 killed more than 1,700 people and displaced nearly 200,000, with violations that may amount to war crimes and crimes against h

Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Bahrain with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security; published on 26 Aug 2026 by HRW

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 7 Jun 2026 by Amnesty and HRW

Despite hosting the FIFA World Cup in late 2022 with promises to enact reforms, Qatari authorities have failed to address serious labor violations. Migrant workers face wage theft, unexplained deaths,…

The staggering rise recorded in the report Death Sentences and Executions 2025, was down to a handful of governments determined to rule by fear

27 de Marzo 2026 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons…

Home - Gulf Centre for Human Rights AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT NGO Gulf Centre for Human Rights Protecting Human Rights Defenders to Promote Freedom, Peace and Justice in the MENA region…

Jordanian authorities forcibly evicted residents for development purposes in Amman and Petra in late 2024 and in 2025 without adequate consultation, notice, compensation, and relocation assistance. Human Rights Watch has…

Pick a year Pick a topic 23 September 2026 B'Tselem's film Raj'in premiered in Venice Festival Co-produced by B'Tselem and award-winning XR studio NowHere Media, Raj'in ('We Shall Return') premiered…

Report on the human rights situation (covering 2025)

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

I am speaking to you from Lebanon, where I have witnessed the impact of the ongoing killing and displacement of women and girls under a fragile ceasefire. These are violations of the most basic rights and protections afforded to civilians u

Executive summary Over the past decades, Saudi Arabia has undertaken significant reforms to expand women’s participation in public life under Vision 2030. Legal changes have reduced formal restrictions on guardianship and affirmed women’s i

A comprehensive examination of the transformation of women's rights and economic participation in Saudi Arabia, from the lifting of the driving ban to guardianship reform, workforce participation reaching 36.3%, and the significant gaps tha

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Baghdad, 7 May 2026 — Leading legal experts, government representatives, academics, and graduate students convened today in Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen legal frameworks that protect families and advance the rights of women and gir

Der neu eingesetzte Präsident bildete 2025 eine Übergangsregierung.

Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Bahrain with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.

The United Nations in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi National Directorate for Iraqi Women (NDIW) and the High Council for Women and Development (HCWD) of the Kurdistan Regional Government, launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism to End V

ADEN, 21 September 2026 — Escalating violence along Yemen’s western coast and the southern Ta’iz frontlines is severing access to essential  reproductive health care and protection services for more than 30,000 women of reproductive age, pl

Story 15 September 2026 WHO strengthens public health preparedness and response at Yemen’s points of entry 15 September 2026, Aden, Yemen With funding from the Pandemic Fund, the World Health…

Pick a year Pick a topic 23 September 2026 B'Tselem's film Raj'in premiered in Venice Festival Co-produced by B'Tselem and award-winning XR studio NowHere Media, Raj'in ('We Shall Return') premiered…

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

Home - Gulf Centre for Human Rights AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT NGO Gulf Centre for Human Rights Protecting Human Rights Defenders to Promote Freedom, Peace and Justice in the MENA region…

The report, which covers the 12-month period up to 31 October 2025, documents 1,732 incidents of settler violence resulting in casualties or property damage, compared to 1,400 in the previous reporting period. This includes relentless haras

Saudi authorities on October 22, 2025, appointed a new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia who has demonized the country’s Shia Muslim minority in past public written statements and comments.

Tausende Menschen wurden in Iran willkürlich inhaftiert, verhört, schikaniert und zu Unrecht strafrechtlich verfolgt, weil sie ihre Menschenrechte wahrgenommen hatten.

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Yazda is a global organization that strives to bring justice, sustenance, healing and rejuvenation to Yazidis who have suffered under or are affected by, the genocidal campaign against their people by the so-called Islamic State (IS) as wel

Explore the ongoing Iraq post-ISIS persecution, revealing the realities faced by minorities and returnees in 2026.

Yazda is a global organization that strives to bring justice, sustenance, healing and rejuvenation to Yazidis who have suffered under or are affected by, the genocidal campaign against their people by the so-called Islamic State (IS) as wel

Der neu eingesetzte Präsident bildete 2025 eine Übergangsregierung.

Despite hosting the FIFA World Cup in late 2022 with promises to enact reforms, Qatari authorities have failed to address serious labor violations. Migrant workers face wage theft, unexplained deaths,…

Analysis in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 May 2026 by Freedom House

Plus d’un an après la chute du régime de Bachar al-Assad, la communauté internationale doit aider les Syriens à se relever de décennies d’anarchie et à mener à bien une transition fragile, ont plaidé vendredi des enquêteurs de l’ONU.

Gulf Cooperation Council countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer without adequate occupational health and safety protections as temperatures soar to dangerous levels.

27 de Marzo 2026 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons…

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A new report issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) paints a devastating picture of the escalating conflict in Lebanon, documenting widespread civili…

I am speaking to you from Lebanon, where I have witnessed the impact of the ongoing killing and displacement of women and girls under a fragile ceasefire. These are violations of the most basic rights and protections afforded to civilians u

The report, which covers the 12-month period up to 31 October 2025, documents 1,732 incidents of settler violence resulting in casualties or property damage, compared to 1,400 in the previous reporting period. This includes relentless haras

Im Jahr 2025 wurden in Saudi-Arabien so viele Hinrichtungen dokumentiert wie nie zuvor.

Katherine* is one of thousands of Kenyan women who migrate to Saudi Arabia each year for jobs as domestic workers in private households. She was recruited through an agent who sold her a dream of economic fortunes, which fast turned into a

Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Baghdad, 23 October 2025 – The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations, has concluded a two-day national consultation held on 20–21 October 2025 to shape Iraq’s contribution to the upcoming Second World Summit for Social

18 de Septiembre 2026 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons…

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil.

 “Syria has the potential to move from a phase of managing displacement to one of resolving it. An important measure of success will be whether displaced persons can enjoy their rights and rebuild their lives in safety and dignity,” said Pa

News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jan 2026 by Amnesty

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria says violence in Suwayda governorate in July 2025 killed more than 1,700 people and displaced nearly 200,000, with violations that may amount to war crimes and crimes against h

A new report issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) paints a devastating picture of the escalating conflict in Lebanon, documenting widespread civili…

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Hostilities between the US and Israel and Iran constitute an international armed conflict governed by international humanitarian treaty law, also known as the laws of war (primarily the four Geneva Conventions of 1949).

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Report on the human rights situation (covering 2025)

Menschenrechtsverteidiger*innen, Oppositionspolitiker*innen und weitere Personen waren 2025 noch stärker als zuvor von ungerechtfertigter strafrechtlicher Verfolgung betroffen.

Human Rights Watch is extremely concerned about the potential for grave harms to civilians amid the escalating conflict across the Middle East, including in Gulf countries and Jordan, where Iran has unlawfully struck or threatened to strike

The United Nations Security Council should ensure that an international force remains in southern Lebanon to protect civilians and deter human rights abuses by the Israeli military and Hezbollah, Human Rights Watch said.

I am speaking to you from Lebanon, where I have witnessed the impact of the ongoing killing and displacement of women and girls under a fragile ceasefire. These are violations of the most basic rights and protections afforded to civilians u

One year since the Israeli military significantly escalated its attacks in Lebanon, victims of violations of international law are still awaiting justice and reparations, the Lebanese government has yet to grant the International Criminal C

Executive summary Over the past decades, Saudi Arabia has undertaken significant reforms to expand women’s participation in public life under Vision 2030. Legal changes have reduced formal restrictions on guardianship and affirmed women’s i

A comprehensive, evidence-based examination of Saudi Arabia's human rights record as the kingdom prepares to host Expo 2030, covering women's rights reforms, political repression, labor conditions, the Khashoggi affair, and the tension betw

Never mind the executions, did you see that goal he scored?

Civilians in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are at grave risk from ongoing Iranian strikes in response to US and Israeli military attacks on Iran.

Annual report on human rights situation in 2025

Baghdad, 23 October 2025 – The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations, has concluded a two-day national consultation held on 20–21 October 2025 to shape Iraq’s contribution to the upcoming Second World Summit for Social

Briefing by Claudio Cordone, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, on the situation in the Middle East.

Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing from Türkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said today.

News and Press Release in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jan 2026 by Amnesty

After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. In 2026, over 22 million people—including 10.95 million women and girls—need humanitarian assistance. More than 5.2 million are internally

Israel, the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran must immediately cease or refrain from unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure, including facilities providing essential services such as electricity, heating and running water, said Amnesty

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024 created new possibilities to ensure accountability for years of atrocity crimes and the opportunity to establish a new government that respects human rights.

ADEN, 21 September 2026 — Escalating violence along Yemen’s western coast and the southern Ta’iz frontlines is severing access to essential  reproductive health care and protection services for more than 30,000 women of reproductive age, pl

Story 15 September 2026 WHO strengthens public health preparedness and response at Yemen’s points of entry 15 September 2026, Aden, Yemen With funding from the Pandemic Fund, the World Health…

Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergen

News and Press Release in English on Yemen about Safety and Security; published on 7 Jun 2026 by Amnesty and HRW