ADHRB International Advocacy Officer Highlights Criminalization of Peaceful Expression in Saudi and Bahrain

On 28 June 2015, ADHRB International Advocacy Officer Michael Payne delivered an oral intervention at the 29th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 8 on human rights in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.  Please continue reading for full remarks or click here to download a PDF. الرجاء الضغط هنا لقراءة هذه الرسالة باللغة العربي[…]

Ali al-Dubaisy Addresses Violence Against Women in Saudi Arabia at HRC29

On 26 June 2015, Ali al-Dubaisy of the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights delivered an Item 5 intervention on women’s rights in Saudi Arabia at the 29th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.  Please continue reading for full remarks or click to download the PDF here. الرجاء الضغط هنا لقراءة هذه الرسالة باللغة العربي Mr.[…]

Ali al-Dubaisy Delivers Intervention at HRC29 on Lack of Accountability for GCC States’ UPRs

On 26 June 2015, Saudi activist Ali al-Dubaisy delivered an oral intervention at the 29th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 6 on human rights in the Gulf Cooperation Council states. Please continue reading for full remarks or click here to download a PDF. الرجاء الضغط هنا لقراءة هذه الرسالة باللغة[…]

Nawaf al-Hendal Cites Intense Restriction of Free Speech in Kuwait at HRC29

On 26 June 2015, Nawaf al-Hendal delivered an oral intervention at the 29th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva under Item 6 on limitations on freedom of expression and other human rights abuses in Kuwait.  Please read more for full remarks or click here to download a PDF.  الرجاء الضغط هنا لقراءة هذه[…]

Nedal al-Salman Delivers Intervention on Repression of Political Dissent in Bahrain

On 25 June 2015, Nedal al-Salman of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights delivered a statement on the continued silencing of political dissent in Bahrain  during the Item 5 General Debate at the 29th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.  Please continue reading below or click to download a PDF here. Mr. President, Alsalam Foundation, together[…]