Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), held from 24 February to 4 April 2025. During this session, ADHRB delivered 13 oral interventions across four items, highlighting various human rights violations in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. ADHRB delivered[…]
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On March 21, 2025, Americans for Democracy and human rights in Bahrain delivered an intervention during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council. In its intervention under Item 4, ADHRB highlighted the systematic discrimination against Shias in Saudi Arabia, including restrictions on mosques, religious freedom, exclusion from senior positions, & school curriculums promoting hate[…]
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Saudi Arabia, home to millions of migrant workers, heavily relies on foreign labor for domestic work, primarily women working as housemaids, nannies, and caregivers, which are a significant part of the country’s labor force. However, despite their essential role in the country’s households, migrant domestic workers, primarily from Southeast Asia and Africa, face widespread discrimination,[…]
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In Saudi Arabia, the Shia Muslim community, constituting around 12 percent of the population, has long faced systemic discrimination and restrictions on religious freedom. This marginalization permeates various aspects of life, including religious practices, education, employment, and the justice system. Also, the community has been excluded from certain public sector jobs, and has suffered from[…]
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For decades, Indian workers have sought employment in the Gulf region, lured by the promise of higher wages and better opportunities. However, for many, this dream quickly turns into a nightmare of abuse, exploitation, and modern-day slavery. Saudi Arabia, one of the largest employers of migrant labour from India, has repeatedly come under scrutiny for[…]
