France’s Double Standards

Q: Can France be a leader in regard to freedom of expression when artists / journalists are killed in the countries supported by France?  In a democracy, freedom of expression is a fundamental right which cannot be compromised. Historically, France has taken a leading role in regard to free speech. Dating back to the French[…]

Dispatch on French Arm Sales to the Gulf Region

 France plays a leading role in global arms exports. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), from before the Arab Spring protests in 2011 up until today, France has been in the top-5 of global arms exporters. In 2017, France took over China’s place as the third-largest arms exporter. The latest SIPRI report[…]

Now Hiring: Spring 2020 European Advocacy Internships – Paris

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) is seeking creative, organized, passionate, and hard-working applicants for a six-month Advocacy Internship based in Paris, France. Through this program, interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on international advocacy experience. We are happy to work with students seeking academic course credit for their work. This is[…]

ADHRB urges new French Ambassador to Bahrain to make human rights a priority

16 October 2019 – On 8 October, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) sent a letter to Jerome Cauchard, the ambassador-designee for France to the Kingdom of Bahrain, ahead of his arrival in Manama and before he assumed his role as ambassador. In the letter, ADHRB urged Ambassador Cauchard to make human[…]

In Response to Bahrain Executions, French MP Renews Call for Universal Abolition of the Death Penalty

In the wake of Bahrain’s execution of three men, including Bahraini citizens Ali Al Arab and Ahmed Al Malali, French Senator Jean-Marie Bockel reaffirmed France’s opposition to the death penalty in any and all circumstances. She also called upon states still administering capital punishment to establish a moratorium towards definitive abolition. Find the English PDF[…]