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CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsIntroduction The Washington Center for Human Rights is deeply alarmed by the deteriorating human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly in the aftermath of President Kais Saied’s power grab in July 2021. Over the past two years, Tunisian authorities have taken alarming steps to suppress political opposition, curtail free expression, and discriminate against migrants and refugees. […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction: The Washington Center for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the lack of justice and accountability a decade after the mass sentencing of 69 peaceful activists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The continued imprisonment of these individuals, who were unjustly convicted for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, is […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction: The Washington Center for Human Rights strongly condemns the ongoing arbitrary detention of Saudi women’s rights activists Salma al-Shehab and Nourah al-Qahtani. These courageous individuals have dedicated their lives to advocating for women’s rights and challenging the oppressive gender norms in Saudi Arabia. The recent call by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsIntroduction: As the war in Sudan approaches its three-month mark, there are no signs of progress in ending the conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The international community must abandon outdated strategies and embrace new, innovative approaches to prevent Sudan’s collapse, as warned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Recent attempts […]
CategoriesAdvocacyIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely examines the concerning relationship between the Wagner Group, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the illicit gold smuggling operations in Africa. This unholy alliance poses a significant threat to regional stability, exacerbates human rights abuses, and undermines efforts to combat illicit financial activities. The Washington Center for Human […]
CategoriesAdvocacyIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely monitors the human rights situation in Iran and expresses deep concern over the recent resumption of ‘morality police’ patrols. The decision to enforce headscarves on women through street patrols has sparked shock and outrage among observers, who fear that this regressive step may exacerbate social unrest and further […]
CategoriesAdvocacyIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely follows the human rights situation in Venezuela with deep concern. As the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights prepares to present his report on Venezuela, we emphasize the critical importance of implementing UN recommendations to ensure justice for the Venezuelan people. The report will shed light on the […]
CategoriesAdvocacyIntroduction:In recent years, China has intensified its crackdown on human rights lawyers, stifling the voices of those who advocate for justice and defend the fundamental rights of its citizens. The Washington Center for Human Rights expresses deep concern over this alarming trend and calls upon international bodies and world leaders to take decisive action to […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) expresses grave concern over the continued restriction of religious freedom in Bahrain, as highlighted in the recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The denial of access to Friday prayers for Shia worshippers constitutes a clear violation of fundamental human rights and underscores the urgent need for Bahrain […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) is deeply alarmed by the reports of severe abuse and abandonment suffered by migrants at the hands of Tunisian security forces. The mistreatment, including physical assault, confiscation of belongings, and abandonment at the Libyan border, highlights the urgent need for immediate action to protect the rights and safety […]