Category Archives: General
Freedom in the World 2017: Bahrain
Once a promising model for political reform and democratic transition, Bahrain has become one of... more
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights Internship Positions Available
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) currently seeks creative, passionate and hard-working applicants to... more
Bahrain Takes Severe Hit at UPR in Geneva
Bahrain took a rare public reprimand this morning at its United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review.... more
Bahrain Tries To Hide Truth From UN Scrutiny
On Monday May 1 Bahrain will endure its Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human... more
Bahraini activist warns of new wave of violence amid repression
A leading Bahraini human rights campaigner has warned that civilians could lose hope for “peaceful... more
Transparency International Calls on Bahrain to Stop Harassing Anti-Corruption Activists
Transparency International today called on the government of Bahrain to lift its travel ban on... more
BCHR’s President and HRD Nabeel Rajab in Hospital
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is deeply concerned about the health and well-being... more
Bahrain: Wa’ad calls for solidarity against its dissolution
Farida Ghulam, the wife of Ebrahim Sharif, the former secretary-general of Bahraini opposition group National... more
BCHR Discussing HRD Issues in Bahrain at the Pre-Session ahead of UPR 2017
On 6 April 2017, Bahrain Center for Human Rights took part in the pre-session event... more
Bahrain king backs law allowing military trials of civilians
Bahrain’s king has approved a law passed by parliament that allows for military courts to... more