ADHRB raises attack on Freedom of Religion in Bahrain

On 1 October 2020, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 45 during interactive debate under item 8. Mr vice President, ADHRB would like to call the Council’s attention to Bahrain’s violations of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action regarding the freedom of religion. Indeed, the VDPA[…]

ADHRB calls on Bahrain to implement all of its UPR recommendations

On 30 September 2020, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 45 during interactive debate under item 6. Madam president, We would like to raise our concerns about the implementation of the UPR recommendations by Bahrain, 3 years after its 3rd cycle. The government of Bahrain has long[…]

ADHRB at HRC45: Racial and Ethnic discrimination in the GCC

    On 30 September 2020, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 45 during interactive debate with Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. Madame President, We thank the Working Group for its work and commitment in investigating the roots that perpetuate racial bias, disparities, and[…]

Bahrain’s Double Standard on Religious Freedom: The Case of Ashura 2020

Ashura is a time of mourning and remembrance for the Shia Muslims. In Bahrain, its observance serves as both a symbol of their religion and a marker of their religious freedom. However, this year, Bahraini authorities have continued the systematic discrimination against the Shia citizens by curtailing their freedom of religious observation, citing COVID-19 as[…]

ADHRB’s oral interventions during Sweden’s UPR

On 29 September 2020, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 45 during Sweden’s UPR. We would like to begin our intervention by welcoming the Swedish delegation hoping that they conduct a national plan to implement the accepted recommendations. We have deep concerns about the lack of seriousness[…]