Category Archives: Freedom of expression

Closing Civil Space: 11 Years After the Arab Springing in Bahrain

On 14 February, Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) held a webinar marking the 11th... more

On the International Day of Education: it is a shared endeavor & a public good

24 January 2022 marks the fourth International Day of Education since the United Nations General... more

Three inspiring leaders of the human rights movement, Laureates of the 2022 Martin Ennals Award

Three driving forces of the human rights movement are the Laureates of the 2022 Martin... more

On 2022: Let us heal!

It is another year arriving, and for 2022 we are hanging on hope and are... more

Bahrain National Day 2021 Statement

In advance of Bahrain’s National Day tomorrow, BCHR calls for the Bahraini authorities to release... more

Prisoner of Conscience Dr. Abduljalil al-Singace Continues His Hunger Strike for The Fifth Consecutive Month

Background Dr. Abduljalil al-Singace, imprisoned Bahraini academic, political activist, and human rights defender continues his... more

Cosmetic Reforms: Assessing Bahrain’s Implementation of the BICI Recommendations Ten Years Later

23 November 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the King’s adoption of the recommendations of... more

Post-Pegasus: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the 21st Century

On 29 October 2021, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) hosted a panel titled... more

Bahrain Has Yet to Enact Access to Information Law

The right of access to information falls within the general framework of freedom of expression.... more

Bahraini Journalist Nazeeha Saeed is Announced a Winner at the Arab Journalism Competition

Yesterday, the 23rd of September 2021, the Mohamed Hassanein Heikal Foundation for Arab Journalism announced... more