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Joint Statement on the visit of Stéphane Dion to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

by JHRO / Arms and weapons / Canada / Death Penalty / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Freedom of Religion / Human Rights / Saudi Arabia / Shia / 1 Comment / May 24, 2016

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Dion announced his intention to raise human rights concerns with Saudi officials during his upcoming visit to Riyadh on 25 May 2016. His trip is part of a regional fact-finding mission that also includes Tunisia and Egypt. He plans to press for the release of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, and will also relay Canada’s opposition to Saudi Arabia’s use of Canadian-made light armored vehicles against its Shia civilians. Continue reading →

European Parliament adopts an Urgency Resolution on Mohamed Ramadan

by JHRO / Bahrain / Death Penalty / Democracy / Demonstration / European Parliament / European Union / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / February 4, 2016

4 February 2016 – Brussels

Today, 4 February 2016, the European Parliament (EP) adopted by a majority an Urgency Resolution on the case of Mohamed Ramadan, a Bahraini sentenced to death despite being tortured and confessing under duress. Continue reading →

Joint Statement: 12 NGOs Urge HRC Further Necessary Steps to Protect Human Rights in Bahrain

by JHRO / Bahrain / Democracy / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / October 5, 2015

After the conclusion of Human Rights Council Session 30, the signatory organizations to this statement would like to thank the Human Rights Council, its members and their delegation teams for their tireless work, especially those who signed the joint statement in regards to the situation in Bahrain. We urge them to take practical steps in the next session to ensure victims of human rights abuses are protected once and for all. Continue reading →

Campaign: Free The Activists in Bahrain

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Democracy / Demonstration / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / June 25, 2015

On Tuesday June 23rd, JHRO has launched the Free The Activists in Bahrain Campaign in collaboration with its partner NGOs, raising awareness to the Human Rights Violations in the Kingdom and exposing the impunity practices of the authorities.

During the event, the Organization’s executive director Hugh Ali will be meeting with Canadians interested in understanding the nature of the Bahraini conflict.

Please visit the Campaign’s page to get the latest updates of the tour.

JHRO Sends a letter to King of Bahrain

by JHRO / Arms and weapons / Bahrain / Democracy / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / Letters / 1 Comment / March 23, 2015

Justice Human Rights Organization addresses King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa urging him to abide by the international conventions and treaties in light of the continuing Human Rights violations in Bahrain. JHRO also pointed to the pressing need for the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience including Abdulhadi al Khawaja, Sheikh Ali Salman, Hussain Jawad and Naji Fateel and to hold accountable those involved in committing crimes of discrimination and torture. It also demanded that the people’s right to self-determination be respected and considered.

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