An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from 23 February to 31 March 2026. During this session, ADHRB delivered 12 oral interventions exposing human rights violations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), particularly in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Under Item[…]

NGOs at #HRC61 Highlights Violations of Workers’ and Local Communities’ Rights in Saudi Mega-Projects

On 17 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 4. The organization highlighted the serious human rights impacts of major construction projects in Saudi Arabia, including Vision 2030 initiatives such as[…]

NGOs at #HRC61 Raise Concerns Over Saudi Arabia’s “Green Transition” Credibility

On 10 March 2026, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 3. The organizations highlighted the contradictions between Saudi Arabia’s official discourse on green transition and its climate commitments, and the reality of continued reliance on fossil fuels and[…]

NGOs at #HRC61 Condemns Saudi Transnational Repression Against Dissidents Abroad

On 11 March 2026, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in the framework of the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy. The organizations highlighted transnational repression targeting dissidents abroad through digital surveillance tools and spyware programs, emphasizing that the[…]

ADHRB at #HRC61 Condemns the Continued Execution of Individuals for Alleged Crimes Committed as Children in Saudi Arabia

On 10 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in the framework of the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. The organization highlighted the continued execution of individuals in Saudi[…]