The state of human rights in MENA
Arbitrary arrest and detention remain one of the most pervasive forms of repression used against peaceful human rights defenders across the MENA region, and human rights defenders and other civil society actors continue to face torture and ill-treatment, particularly in places of detention, with impunity.
Latest Actions from the MENA Region
Take Action! Watch the third Alternative Human Rights Expo
Update: Watch the event on GCHR's YouTube here. On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), with the support of over two dozen partners,
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Latest News & Publications from the MENA Region
In the “AI race” human rights should not be left behind: A spotlight on the US AI Action Plan and the Gulf tour
On 23 July 2025, the United States announced its AI Action Plan to cut down on regulation of developments and innovations in artificial intelligence (AI). This Plan
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GCHR’s Activities during the 59th session of UN Human Rights Council
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) carried out advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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