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The state of human rights in Syria

As the country transitions, it is still suffering from the impact of human rights violations from decades of authoritarian rule, including murders, torture, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, and scarce living conditions.

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Please watch the Alternative Human Rights Expo 4 to support women human rights defenders

Update: Watch the event video in English on YouTube here! The Gulf Centre for Human rights (GCHR), with the support of 27 partners held the online event,

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News & Publications

Latest News & Publications from Syria

Authorities must protect the right to peaceful assembly for all citizens
  • News
  • Syria
  • 18/04/2026

On 17 April 2026, a peaceful sit-in was held in the Governorate Square in Damascus, Syria which was called for by a number of citizens, including a group of civil

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GCHR’s activities during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council
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  • MENASaudi ArabiaSyriaUAEYemen
  • 7/04/2026

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) carried out advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders (HRDs) at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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Human Rights in the Middle East Countries: 2025 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
  • BahrainIranIraqIraqi KurdistanJordanKuwaitLebanonMENAOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSyriaTunisiaUAEYemen
  • 31/03/2026
End Impunity, Protect Journalists
  • IranIraqIraqi KurdistanLebanonMENASaudi ArabiaSyriaYemen
  • 2/11/2025
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