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Egypt | African Commission Should Act to Protect Rights… Government and Commissioner’s Reports Exclude Key Violations

November 20, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

(Beirut, November 20, 2025) – The African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights should act decisively to address the dire, protracted human rights crisis in Egypt following its review of the situation in the country, 22 organizations said today. The commission has found Egypt in breach of numerous articles of the African Charter on Human…

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Bahrain | UN Committee against Torture must call out the absence of accountability for grave human rights violations

November 16, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

On 18-19 November 2025, the UN Committee against Torture will review the Government of Bahrain (GoB)’s compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which it ratified in 1998. The Committee will examine the Government’s fourth periodic report at its 83rd session and will later issue recommendations addressed…

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Silence by Force: Systematic Houthis Violations Against Human Rights Defenders in Yemen

October 30, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

At a glance: Civic space, arbitrary detention, press freedom | For policymakers, UN mechanisms, donors, and independent media “This report turns documented testimonies into a roadmap for accountability and protection—so that the silence of victims becomes the exception, not the rule.” “Silence by Force: Systematic Houthi Violations Against Human Rights Defenders in Yemen” offers a…

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Jordan | The Blocking of News Websites in Jordan is a Grave Violation of Freedom of Expression and the Right to Access Information

May 23, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

23 May 2025 On 14 May 2025, the Jordanian Media Commission issued an order for ISPs to block at least 12 news websites, most of which are independent media outlets. The decision lacked an official detailed announcement, including the legal basis for the blocking. Instead, authorities provided vague justifications through media channels, invoking broad and imprecise…

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

February 17, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

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 to…

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

February 14, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

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

February 13, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

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 Defence,…

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The Right to Peaceful Assembly in Jordan: Between Legislative Restrictions and Security Practices

December 23, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has released its latest report, titled “The Right to Peaceful Assembly in Jordan: Between Legislative Restrictions and Security Practices.” This comprehensive study explores the legal framework and field practices governing the right to peaceful assembly in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The report examines the legislative and historical…

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Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression

November 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

'HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement,' in collaboration with 'RedWord for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression,' publishes a joint report titled: "Political Satire in Egypt: A Peaceful Protest Against Repression." The report provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of freedom of expression, paired with political satire as a peaceful and effective tool…

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Eyes Everywhere: The State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan

November 18, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Releases New Report: "Eyes Everywhere: State Surveillance of Human Rights Defenders in Jordan" This report sheds light on the escalating digital surveillance of human rights defenders in Jordan over the past five years and its detrimental impact on civil space and human rights. Digital surveillance encompasses monitoring mobile devices,…

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Under Siege: The Shrinking Space for Peaceful Assembly in Tunisia

September 2, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has released a new research paper titled "Under Siege: The Shrinking Space for Peaceful Assembly in Tunisia." This comprehensive study delves into the increasing restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly in Tunisia, particularly following the political shifts after July 25, 2021. The paper draws on extensive desk and…

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Bahrain’s Death Penalty Cases: Judicial Complicity in Human Rights Violations

August 28, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Trigger Warning!This report may contain testimonies of torture or triggering information related to torture and execution. If you are sensitive about reading horrifying torture testimony that would jeopardize your safety and mental health, we ask that you avoid reading the report. HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement published a new report titled "Bahrain's…

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Peaceful Assembly Under Fire: Authorities’ Violations of the Right to Protest in Lebanon

August 26, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement has published a research paper titled "Peaceful Assembly Under Fire: Authorities’ Violations of the Right to Protest in Lebanon" This paper delves into the current state of the right to peaceful assembly in Lebanon, shedding light on the significant challenges this right faces amid volatile political and security…

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Statelessness in Bahrain: Its Effect on Identity and Belonging

August 20, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The report "Statelessness in Bahrain: Its Effect on Identity and Belonging" offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the profound impact that the revocation of citizenship has on individuals in Bahrain. It delves into the social, legal, and psychological dimensions of statelessness, focusing on how losing nationality not only strips people of their legal rights…

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Behind the Facade: Understanding Human Rights Challenges in Bahrain

August 14, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Between 2019 and 2024, Bahrain has continued to face systematic human rights violations, despite repeated government promises of reform following the crackdown on peaceful protesters in 2011. The report "Behind the Facade: Understanding Human Rights Challenges in Bahrain," issued by HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, sheds light on these violations and their developments,…

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Global Coalition of Civil Society and Media Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Independent Media Outlets in Lebanon Amid Targeting

April 6, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

We the undersigned group of civil society and media organizations from around the world come together to stand in solidarity with two independent Lebanese media outlets as they come under state targeting for the critical reporting that they do. On March 30, 2023, Jean Kassir, founder of online independent media platform Megaphone, was stopped while driving and…

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Partners in Repression: Judicial harassments faced by the human rights defenders in Egypt

June 30, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement launches the “Partners in Repression” report, which highlights judicial harassment and violations against human rights defenders in Egypt as a result of practicing their human rights work or practicing their right to peaceful assembly and association. In the context of authoritarian regimes such as Egypt, human rights defenders…

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Research Paper: The Right to Peaceful Assembly in Lebanon

April 8, 2022 0Comments 0Reactions

In recent years, the global community has witnessed a rise in protests and demonstrations in response to issues afflicting the daily lives of people at all economic and social levels. In many cases, these issues are the results of violations of human rights and public freedoms committed by governments. As of 2019, Lebanon has experienced…

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