Category Archives: General

On the International Day of Older Persons: Bahrain is urged to free older prisoners held for their political opinions

This year, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of the UN’s International Day of Older Persons and... 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

2019 Report on International Religious Freedom: Bahrain

Executive Summary The constitution declares Islam to be the official religion and sharia to be... more

Human Rights Defenders during the Pandemic

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the human rights activism has become difficult, especially with governments... 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

Bahrain Prisons: Is there a solution?

Today, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights issued a special report entitled “Bahrain Prisons: Is... more

Bahrain: Free Imprisoned Rights Defenders and Activists Extend Releases to Those at Special Risk of COVID-19

[Beirut, April 6, 2020] Amid the global threat posed by COVID-19, Bahraini authorities should release... more

We applaud the taskforce’s tireless efforts to combat COVID-19 in Bahrain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Bahrain’s precautionary measures to fight the novel coronavirus... 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