29 human rights organizations urge UN member states to raise the issue of human rights in Bahrain during General Assembly high-level debate

Bahrain: Joint Letter on Human Rights Priorities to All Member States of the United Nations General Assembly Re: 79th Session of the UN General Assembly  23 September 2024  Your Excellencies, During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), we urge you to raise human rights priorities in Bahrain, including concerns about[…]

ADHRB at #HRC57: Any reform must be accompanied by securing justice & ensuring accountability

On 20th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 57 under item 3 during the General Debate. ADHRB drew the Council’s attention to the rising summonses, arrests, and trials related to freedom of expression, occurring alongside the recent releases in Bahrain. We draw the Council’s attention to the[…]

Profile in Persecution: Dr. Abduljalil AlSingace

Updated: Dr. Abduljalil AlSingace is a prominent Bahraini human rights defender, former university professor, and engineer, serving his life sentence since 2011. He was arrested and tortured by security officers following his participation in the 2011 pro-democracy protests at the age of 49 and was charged by the authorities with plotting to topple the government.[…]

ADHRB at #HRC57: Elderly HRDs face abuse and human rights violations in Bahrain

On 13th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 57 under item 3 during the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. ADHRB highlighted the violations faced by elderly opposition leaders in Bahrain, including deliberate medical neglect. Elderly prisoners[…]

ADHRB at #HRC57: Bahrain’s King, Crown Prince, & MOI are responsible for the culture of impunity

On 12th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 57 under item 2 during the General debate. ADHRB held Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Salman, and Interior Minister Sheikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, responsible for the growing culture of impunity. We draw the[…]