Call to Action: Join Bahrain Racing in Circles Thunderclap

Every year, the Bahraini government hopes the roar of Formula One cars will drown out criticism for the regime’s human rights violations. Only YOU can ensure that does not happen. Join us in calling on the government to allow journalists to report freely in Bahrain, whether they cover changing tires on the racetrack or burning tires on[…]

ADHRB Advocacy Associate Delivers Oral Intervention under Item 10 at HRC25

On 27 March, Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) Advocacy Associate Michael Payne delivered an oral statement (starting at 1:22:00) at the 25th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 10 regarding technical assistance and capacity building. Please continue reading for full remarks or click here to download a PDF.[…]

ADHRB Advocacy Associate Delivers Oral Intervention under Item 2 at HRC25

On 26 March, Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) Advocacy Associate Michael Payne delivered an oral statement (starting at 52:35) at the 25th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 2 regarding the annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the[…]

ADHRB Weekly Newsletter 44

ADHRB Files OECD Complaint against Formula One Activities in Bahrain Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain has engaged the services of Deighton Pierce Glynn solicitors in London to file a complaint against UK-based Formula One management, teams, and sponsors under the Guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).  The complaint alleges that[…]

ADHRB Advocacy Associate Delivers Oral Intervention on Women’s Rights

Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) Advocacy Associate Michael Payne delivered an oral statement (starting at 55:00) today, March 24th, at the 25th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 8 regarding women’s rights in Bahrain. Please continue reading for full remarks or click here to download a PDF. An Arabic translation of[…]