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CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn the bustling lead-up to the 28th Conference of Parties on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), slated to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, a troubling situation has emerged that demands immediate international attention. A coalition of 19 human rights groups has come together to issue […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn recent years, Chad’s political landscape has been marked by turbulence and uncertainty. Following the sudden death of President Idriss Déby Itno in April 2021, the nation faced a constitutional crisis that ultimately led to the rise of his son, Mahamat Déby, who assumed control of the transitional military council. With elections delayed and a […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction The Washington Center for Human Rights stands in solidarity with Human Rights Watch in its recent call for Bahrain to urgently address the alarming situation of hundreds of prisoners currently engaged in a hunger strike. This pressing issue demands immediate global attention, as it raises critical concerns about the humane treatment of detainees in […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country ProfileIntroduction For more than three decades, Human Rights Watch organisation has tirelessly documented abuses at international borders, shedding light on human rights violations that often go unnoticed. The recent revelations of Saudi border guards systematically shooting and shelling Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross from Yemen have shocked our conscience and demand immediate […]
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 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 […]
CategoriesCountry Profile AdvocacyIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) is deeply disturbed by the recent killing of a labor activist in Bangladesh, as reported by Human Rights Watch (HRW). This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats faced by labor activists in the country and the urgent need for comprehensive measures to protect […]
CategoriesCountry Profile AdvocacyThe Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) expresses deep concern over the alarming trend of militarization in public security operations in Honduras. The recent developments in the country, as outlined in the press briefing note issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), highlight the urgent need for action […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe recent unannounced official visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to France has raised profound concerns and calls for action among human rights advocates and organizations worldwide. While the visit was touted as an opportunity to strengthen financial partnerships and address climate-related challenges, it is crucial to emphasize the pressing need […]