#Iran: Narges Mohammadi sentenced to 7 and a half years in prison amidst ongoing crackdown on human rights defenders and protesters Her conviction includes a 2-year travel ban & 2 years of internal exile to Khousf #FreeNarges @nargesfnd.bsky.social @femenanet.bsky.social gc4hr.org/narges-moham...

#السعودية: إساءة استخدام السلطة من قبل شخصيات نافذة تُقوّض الوصول إلى العدالة راجع مركز الخليج لحقوق الإنسان حالة أخرى لإساءة استخدام السلطة من قبل شخصيات نافذة ضد مستثمر سعودي، وهو أمر يتكرر منذ تعيين الملك سلمان ولياً للعهد في 21 يونيو/حزيران 2017 gc4hr.org/ar/high-leve...

MPs & human rights groups urge #UK Government to sanction Bahrain Interior Minister over role in torture as #Bahrain marks 15th anniversary of 2011 uprising @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social, Bahrain Institute for Rights & Democracy & Deighton Pierce Glynn filed a request @humanrights1st.bsky.social

15 years after mass pro-democracy protests in Bahrain were met with a violent govt crackdown, it’s time for co-ordinated sanctions on the Minister of the Interior. @suchitauppal.bsky.social of @humanrightsfirst.org explains why @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social humanrightsfirst.org/library/a-co...

Today, on 14 February, we mark the 15th anniversary of #Bahrain's popular movement. Most leading human rights defenders remain in prison or exile. We call on the government to release Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace & all activists #FreeAlKhawaja #FreeAlSingace

#Egypt 🇪🇬 Following the blocking of Zawia3, rights groups call on applogicnetworks.bsky.social to prove its hardware is no longer being used by authorities to suppress independent media and digital rights in the country. buff.ly/3EmmHM2 @pressfreedom.bsky.social @smex.org @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

#Kuwait: Regression of rights escalates amid wide, ongoing campaign of stripping of nationalities Foreign wives of Kuwaiti citizens and those who contributed significantly to the country, and their whole families, were among the most affected categories gc4hr.org/regression-o...

#Oman: Human rights lawyer Majid Al-Ruhaili arrested and arbitrarily detained On 8 February, plainclothes officers from the Special Division of the Omani police in Muscat arrested Al-Ruhaili in front of his home and took him to an undisclosed location gc4hr.org/oman-human-r...

#Iran Horrified to hear that Nobel Peace Prize Laureate #NargesMohammadi was sentenced to almost 8 years in prison on 8 Feb after starting a hunger strike on 2 Feb. She refused to defend herself in court due to sham trial. Previous: www.gc4hr.org/blackout-and... @nargesfnd.bsky.social #FreeNarges

#Yemen: Periodic Report on Serious Human Rights Violations including obstructing the work of the UN, continued arbitrary detention of both a prominent human rights lawyer and a writer, targeting of journalists, media professionals and other activists gc4hr.org/yemen-period...

#MENA 🌍 A new @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social report documents how detention in Iraq, the UAE, and Bahrain enables torture when safeguards fail, from incommunicado custody to coercive interrogations and deaths in prison.

#Kuwait 🇰🇼 Blogger Salman Al-Khalidi has been sentenced to 15 years with hard labour over posts on X. @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social says the verdict violates freedom of expression and urges protection for him as a political refugee.

#Kuwait: Blogger Salman Al-Khalidi sentenced to 15 years in prison On 11 January 2026 Al-Khalidi was sentenced to 15 years with hard labour, followed by deportation. @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social calls on the UK authorities to protect him and request his return to the #UK gc4hr.org/blogger-salm...

فجوة الضمانات: التعذيب وغيره من ضروب سوء المعاملة المرتبطة بالاحتجاز في #العراق و #الإمارات_العربية_المتحدة و #البحرين تقرير جديد صادر عن @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social يوثّق الفجوة المستمرة بين الضمانات الرسمية والمعاملة في الممارسة لأولئك المحتجزين بسبب التعبير السلمي. gc4hr.org/ar/the-safeg...

The Safeguards Gap: Detention-Related Torture and Ill-Treatment in #Iraq, #UnitedArabEmirates and #Bahrain New report by @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social documents persistent gap between formal safeguards & treatment in practice for those detained for peaceful expression gc4hr.org/the-safeguar...

#Oman: Release Dr. Omama Al-Lawati @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social calls on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release writer Dr. Al-Lawati, who was arrested for social media posts on 14 January 2026, after being summoned by the Omani Police Command in Muscat gc4hr.org/release-dr-o...

#Iran Must be Held Accountable for Mass Killings of Protesters & Restoration of Internet Services Joint Statement of 50 Women’s Rights & Human Rights Organizations including @femenanet.bsky.social @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social @whrdic.bsky.social @omctorg.bsky.social femena.net/2026/01/22/i...

#Tunisia 🇹🇳 @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social mourns the passing of human rights defender and journalist Kamel Labidi. IFEX joins in honoring his work on media reform and his lifelong defense of imprisoned activists and freedom of expression across the region.https://buff.ly/XrXbVjx

#Tunisia: GCHR mourns the passing of prominent human rights defender Kamel Labidi “We will always remember him as a dear colleague who offered unwavering support to the human rights movement and stood by GCHR from its very inception,” said @khalidibrahim.bsky.social gc4hr.org/tunisia-gchr...

#Lebanon will be reviewed at the #UPR on 19 January. In this submission @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social Maharat Foundation @ifex.org & @omctorg.bsky.social examine compliance with international human rights obligations to maintain a safe & enabling environment for civil society gc4hr.org/lebanon-join...

#Oman: Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi sentenced to prison On 31 December 2025, the Sohar Court of First Instance sentenced Al-Saedi to 3 months in prison, but decided to consider time already spent in pretrial detention sufficient gc4hr.org/human-rights...

⏰Last chance to apply! For the 8th consecutive year, Samir Kassir Foundation, in partnership with @rorypecktrust.bsky.social ACOS + @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social will offer FREE access to safety training courses in Lebanon. Deadline Jan 6th. Details here: www.skeyesmedia.org/en/News/News...

#MENA 🌍 Maharat and the @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social say #impunity for crimes against journalists remains entrenched across the region, urging governments to reform restrictive laws, ensure accountability, and strengthen protections for #PressFreedom. buff.ly/0bfNMhn

#Oman: Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi and other innocent citizens face unfair trial simply for peacefully expressing their personal opinions about the tragedy in Al-Amarat which resulted in the deaths of six members of one family gc4hr.org/human-rights...

My new report for @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social on human rights in Lebanon in 2025: Constant Crisis With support from @ifex.org & The Maharat Foundation www.gc4hr.org/new-report-e...

#Lebanon 🇱🇧 Israeli attacks, economic collapse, and weak legal protections are pushing journalists and rights defenders into constant crisis, a new @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social report finds, eroding access to information and civic space ahead of the 2026 UPR. buff.ly/lKM9sXw

#Yemen: Periodic Report on Serious Human Rights Violations includes news about continued arbitrary detention of prominent human rights lawyer and journalist, and severe restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of the press gc4hr.org/yemen-period...

#Oman: Another unjust court ruling issued against prominent human rights defender Awad Al-Sawafi gc4hr.org/another-unju...

#Iran: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi arbitrarily arrested again @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social strongly condemns violent arrest of Narges Mohammadi on 12 December 2025 by plainclothes security in Mashhad at memorial ceremony #FreeNarges @nargesfnd.bsky.social gc4hr.org/nobel-peace-...

#إيران: اعتقال تعسفي جديد للحائزة على جائزة نوبل للسلام نرجس محمدي يدين @GulfCentre4HR بشدة الاعتقال العنيف للمدافعة الإيرانية عن حقوق الإنسان نرجس محمدي، التي تم احتجازها في 12 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2025 على يد قوات أمن بملابس مدنية في مدينة مشهد @nargesfnd.bsky.social www.gc4hr.org/ar/nobel-pea...

#Yemen: Government escalates repression against civil society Yemeni Ministry of Social Affairs prohibits all civil society actors from engaging with Mwatana for Human Right @mhren.bsky.social following ban on Yemen Journalists Syndicate & Yemen Women’s Union @ifex.org www.gc4hr.org/government-e...

#لبنان: تقرير جديد يستكشف "الأزمة المستمرة" لحقوق الإنسان يفيد العاملون في وسائل الإعلام والمحامون وغيرهم من المدافعين عن حقوق الإنسان في لبنان بوجود حالة من الأزمة المستمرة خلال عام 2025، عن مركز الخليج لحقوق الإنسان، مؤسسة مهارات و @ifex.org gc4hr.org/ar/new-repor...

#Lebanon: New report explores the “Constant Crisis” for human rights Media workers, lawyers & other Human Rights Defenders in Lebanon report a situation of constant crisis during 2025 says report by @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social published with Maharat Foundation & @ifex.org gc4hr.org/new-report-e...

In September 2024​ Nourah bint Saeed Al-Qahtani was sentenced to 35 years in prison on the basis of the Anti-Cybercrime Law and the Anti-Terrorism Law. #FreeNourah #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

Watch the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 held on 4 December to support women human rights defenders in prison in #Egypt, #Iran, #Saudi Arabia & #Tunisia. Honour women journalists from #Gaza. With music, art & poetry from #Kuwait, #Syria, #Sudan & #Palestine Watch here: youtu.be/xu6RzJHdaYs

في 4 ديسمبر/كانون الأوّل 2025، أقام مركز الخليج لحقوق الإنسان، بدعمٍ من 27 شريكًا، المعرض الرابع لحقوق الإنسان البديل عبر الإنترنت، مُركّزًا على المدافعات عن حقوق الإنسان. يرجى مشاهدة ومشاركة الفيديو هنا باللغتين العربية: youtu.be/jotqTMhhOCg

Nasim Gholami Simiyari was arrested in 2023. She was formally charged with “propaganda against the regime,” and "armed rebellion", and was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison. #FreeNasim #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @femenanet.bsky.social

Fariba Kamalabadi was arrested in 2022, and sentenced to 10 years in prison following a one-hour trial on charges of “forming and leading groups to act against national security.” #FreeFariba #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Since 2018, Hoda Abdelmoneim has been detained, denied visits from family and lawyers. Hoda Abdelmoneim (66) has been a lawyer and human rights defender since 1983. #FreeHoda #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed

Amani Al-Zain was arbitrarily arrested on 17 May 2020 by the Presidency of State Security on direct orders from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Her detention continued with no public trial. #FreeAmani #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉https://t.ly/jMZed @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social

#Oman: Human rights defender Talib Al-Saedi forcibly disappeared since 30 November 2025 after summons by Internal Security Service (ISS) @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social urges the authorities in Oman to release Talib Al-Saedi immediately and unconditionally gc4hr.org/human-rights...

Join @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social at the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 on 4 December to support women human rights defenders in prison in Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia & Tunisia. Honour women journalists from Gaza. With music, art & poetry from Kuwait, Syria, Sudan & Palestine Register: bit.ly/AltExpo4

🗺️ Arbitrary long-term detention has become one of the cruelest tools to silence human rights defenders. Around the world, women and men who protect communities, land, and freedoms are jailed on fabricated charges, after unfair trials and under abusive conditions – sometimes paying with their lives.

In our Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social Maharat @ifex.org & @omctorg.bsky.social analyse #Lebanon’s fulfilment of the rights to freedom of information & expression, association & peaceful assembly #UPR Pre-session is tomorrow! gc4hr.org/lebanon-join...

On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, WHRDIC is relaunching the “SPREADING THE ECHO” campaign for its third year. #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

Sharifeh Mohammadi was sentenced to death in 2024. Arrested in 2023, she was denied access to legal representation and subjected to torture and intimidation. #FreeSharifeh #FreeWHRDs #SpreadingTheEcho More here 👉 t.ly/jMZed

Watch the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 on 4 December to support women human rights defenders in prison in Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia & Tunisia. Honour women journalists from Gaza. With music, art & poetry from Kuwait, Syria, Sudan & Palestine See www.alternativehrexpo.org Register: bit.ly/AltExpo4

🇧🇭 #CAT83: Yesterday, #CAT experts raised serious concerns about the treatment of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in #Bahrain, noting the absence of asylum safeguards in the criminal code.

#Oman: New Nationality Law compromises principles of justice and rule of law The law contains several arbitrary articles that deprive citizens, residents and women in general from enjoying their civil and human rights. GCHR calls for it to be revised www.gc4hr.org/new-national...

#عُمان: قانون الجنسية العُماني الجديد يُقوّض مبادئالعدالة وسيادة القانون يتضمن القانون الجديد عدة مواد تعسفية تُؤدي إلى حرمان المواطنين والمقيمين والنساء عموماً من التمتع بحقوقهم المدنية والإنسانية www.gc4hr.org/ar/new-natio...