We defend and promote human rights in the Middle East and North Africa

Cases

November 19, 2024

Also available in French A Turkish doctor of Egyptian origin faces extradition from Morocco to Egypt

manahel

December 05, 2023

Saudi women’s rights defender sentenced to 11 years in prison for social media activism

Photo de Ihsane El Kadi

January 18, 2023

Also available in French Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi finally free

kaddour

December 05, 2023

Also available in French Kaddour Chouicha faced terrorism charges for his human rights activism

Advocacy

cedaw

November 18, 2024

NGOs call on Saudi Arabia to improve women’s rights under the scrutiny of the CEDAW Committee

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south lebanon

November 14, 2024

Global coalition of NGOs call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

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lebanon un

November 06, 2024

Lebanon: NGOs call for emergency session at UN rights body to investigate “catastrophic” destruction and targeting of civilians

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loujain al hathloul and logos

October 31, 2024

Saudi authorities must end misuse of administrative and judicial measures against released human rights defenders including Loujain al-Hathloul

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Analysis

Algeria parliament

September 02, 2024

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Révision du Code pénal algérien, quelles conséquences pour les droits fondamentaux?

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arab league

July 04, 2024

Transnational repression in the MENA: the role of regional organisations engaged in counter-terrorism

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CT squad

May 08, 2024

The detrimental impact of administrative counter-terrorism measures on human rights in the MENA

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Monument aux Martyrs devant le Palais du Peuple à Djibouti, capitale de Djibouti

April 16, 2024

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Djibouti’s fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council: from rhetoric to action

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Reports

protests jordan

November 06, 2024

Implementing the Convention against Torture: Jordan's fourth periodic review by the CAT

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sit in disparus au Maroc

September 26, 2024

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Lutte contre la disparition forcée au Maroc: tirer les leçons des violations du passé pour garantir leur non-répétition

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whrds

September 19, 2024

Discrimination against women and girls in Saudi Arabia: report to the CEDAW

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un geneva

April 15, 2024

Intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN: Submission to the Secretary-General

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