On the International Teacher’s Day: Those who have been involved in human rights violations against teachers must be held accountable

For the teacher play an important role in shaping and building societies, the United Nations... 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

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

Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Bahrain: Where To?

Introduction The right to freedom of opinion and expression is one of the basic human... more

Mass Arrests during the Ashura Season in Bahrain

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) condemns the restriction of religious freedoms by the... more

Bahrain: Authorities should not take the Coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to restrict the freedom of religion

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) expresses its deep concern over the continued exposure... more

Ashura in Bahrain: Preventing freedoms and prohibiting “black flags”

Bahrain has been celebrating, since ancient times, the commemoration of “Ashura” with distinguished events and... more

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights: The ongoing targeting of lawyers

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) expresses its concern with the harassment, threats, unfair... 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

Ongoing Executions in Bahrain

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) condemns the death sentence recently issued by the... more