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Egypt | 14 human rights organizations demand justice for the extrajudicial killing of two young persons and the arbitrary arr

Egypt | 14 human rights organizations demand justice for the extrajudicial killing of two young persons and the arbitrary arrest of dozens of women in Marsa Matrouh

The undersigned organizations express their solidarity to the people of Marsa Matrouh governorate in Egypt for the extrajudicial killings during the police pursuit of a wanted person, according to testimonies from residents and eyewitnesses. Among the victims were Youssef Sarhani and Farag al-Farazi, relatives of the wanted person. The young men were killed after being…

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Bulgaria: Saudi activist at risk of deportation

Bulgaria: Saudi activist at risk of deportation

Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia, and should allow his resettlement to a third country, twenty organizations said today. Bulgarian authorities would violate the Bulgarian, European, and international law obligation of nonrefoulement, which bars returning someone to a country where they would risk facing torture…

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On International Women’s Day, 23 NGOs Urge Bahrain’s King to Grant Bahraini Mothers Equal Nationality Rights

On International Women’s Day, 23 NGOs Urge Bahrain’s King to Grant Bahraini Mothers Equal Nationality Rights

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of Bahrain Royal Court Riffaa Palace Manama, Bahrain March 8, 2025 Your Majesty, We extend our greetings and recognize the efforts of the Supreme Council for Women in advancing gender equality in Bahrain. Equality before the law is a fundamental right enshrined in Bahrain’s Constitution and…

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Joint Statement: The Blocking of Zawia 3 is a Serious Escalation in Egypt’s Restrictions on Press Freedom

Joint Statement: The Blocking of Zawia 3 is a Serious Escalation in Egypt’s Restrictions on Press Freedom

The undersigned human rights organizations and media outlets express our deep concern about the Egyptian authorities’ decision to block Zawia 3, an independent media platform known for its critical reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity. This action is part of a broader pattern of restrictions on press freedom and digital rights in Egypt, where independent…

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Joint Statement: Urgent Demand to Stop Executions and Investigate Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia

Joint Statement: Urgent Demand to Stop Executions and Investigate Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia

We, the undersigned organizations, are gravely concerned about the imminent execution of dozens of prisoners in Saudi Arabia on non-lethal drug-related charges, including numerous Egyptian nationals held in Tabuk Prison.[1] These individuals face the death penalty following deeply flawed judicial processes that violate internationally recognized human rights and legal standards, including Saudi Arabia’s obligations under…

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HuMENA Announcing the “Activism in Exile (2019–2024)” Impact Report

HuMENA Announcing the “Activism in Exile (2019–2024)” Impact Report

We are proud to share HuMENA’s Activism in Exile Impact Report, highlighting five years of achievements, challenges, and milestones from 2019 to 2024. This report captures how HuMENA has transformed exile from a condition of displacement into a platform for advocacy, empowerment, and systemic change. Since its launch, the Activism in Exile program has worked…

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Bahrain’s Failure to Uphold UPR Commitments: A Deepening Crisis of Compliance

Bahrain’s Failure to Uphold UPR Commitments: A Deepening Crisis of Compliance

On February 14, 2025, marking the anniversary of Bahrain’s “Day of Rage,” HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement released a new report titled “Bahrain’s Failure to Uphold UPR Commitments: A Deepening Crisis of Compliance.” The report provides a critical analysis of Bahrain’s ongoing failure to implement the recommendations it committed to under the Universal…

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Kuwaiti government must end campaign of mass citizenship stripping and repeal recent amendments to Nationality Law

Kuwaiti government must end campaign of mass citizenship stripping and repeal recent amendments to Nationality Law

Kuwaiti authorities must end the relentless wave of citizenship stripping and review their Nationality Law to ensure compliance with international human rights standards, NGOs say. By January 2025 alone, reports indicated that Kuwait’s Supreme Committee to Investigate Kuwaiti Citizenship, a governmental body chaired by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of…

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Joint Letter to Secretary Rubio Urgently Calls on United States to Help Secure Release of Ahmed Kamel

Joint Letter to Secretary Rubio Urgently Calls on United States to Help Secure Release of Ahmed Kamel

The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We, the undersigned organizations, are writing to urgently request the Trump administration to help secure the immediate release of Ahmed Kamel from detention in Saudi Arabia, where he faces imminent extradition to Egypt on bogus charges. Extraditing Kamel…

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Human Rights Groups Urge Disclosure of Abdulrahman Al-Qaradawi's Fate, Demand His Release, and  Call for Accountability for t

Human Rights Groups Urge Disclosure of Abdulrahman Al-Qaradawi’s Fate, Demand His Release, and  Call for Accountability for the UAE and Lebanon for His Physical and Mental Safety

The undersigned organizations express their deep concern over the disappearance of journalist and poet Abdulrahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi since January 8, 2025, following his boarding of a private plane bound for Abu Dhabi. This deportation was carried out in execution of a decision by the Lebanese Council of Ministers to extradite him to the UAE, based…

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Call for Contributors: Amplifying Activism and Defending Civic Space in the MENA Region

Call for Contributors: Amplifying Activism and Defending Civic Space in the MENA Region

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement invites contributors to share their perspectives and insights on the protection of civic space and the advancement of fundamental freedoms across the MENA region. This call offers writers, activists, researchers, and advocates an opportunity to contribute to critical discussions shaping the future of human rights and social justice.…

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Joint Letter Calls for Urgent Congressional Action to Prevent Extradition of Abdel Rahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi

Joint Letter Calls for Urgent Congressional Action to Prevent Extradition of Abdel Rahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi

The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515   Dear Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the House, and Members of Congress, We are writing to call on you to take urgent action to prevent the extradition of Abdel Rahman Youssef…

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Call for Urgent Action | Lebanon Must Protect Abdel Rahman Youssef and Refuse His Deportation to the Unknown

Call for Urgent Action | Lebanon Must Protect Abdel Rahman Youssef and Refuse His Deportation to the Unknown

We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, express our strong condemnation of the detention of poet Abdel Rahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi by Lebanese authorities on December 28, 2024, based on a security cooperation memorandum with the Egyptian authorities. This action represents a grave and alarming example of transnational repression, a systematic practice used to silence dissenting voices…

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