Category Archives: International Days

The International Day for Tolerance 2020

The Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, adopted by the UN General Assembly (1995), defines tolerance... more

Journalism Is Not a Crime

Today, 2 November, marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, which... more

On the International Day to End the Death Penalty: The government of Bahrain continues to adopt the death penalty despite international calls of abolition

The right to life is an inherent right of all human beings, and governments do... more

On the World Mental Health Day: Bahraini prisoners are in danger

Observed on 10 October, the World Mental Health Day comes this year at a time... more

Let the International Day of Non-Violence be the starting point for reconciliation in Bahrain

On October 2, the whole world celebrates the International Day of Non-violence with the United... more

Nelson Mandela International Day: Speak truth to power, raise the voices of the voiceless and offer hope where there is despair

By Asma Darwish- Advocacy Officer at BCHR Today, 18th of July, the global community rejoices... more

On the World Day to Live Together in Peace: Encouraging Tolerance is Necessary to Promote Reconciliation and to Help Ensure Peace

The world celebrates the International Day for Living Together in Peace on 16 May of... more

The International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

On the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations... more