Human Rights Defenders in Bahrain

Latest News

Fresh Concerns for Safety of Nabeel Rajab, Others in Bahrain’s Custody

Washington, DC – HRF today voiced concerns for the safety of jailed leading human rights defenders, including President of the…


5-15-2013


Prominent Bahraini Human Rights Defender Arrested

Washington, D.C. – Bahrain’s crackdown on human rights defenders continued today with the arrest of another prominent figure, Naji Fateel.…


5-2-2013


U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom Sharply Criticizes Bahrain

Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) issued its annual report on abuses to religious freedom…


4-30-2013


Kerry Should Press Bahraini Foreign Minister on Human Rights Abuses

Washington, D.C. – Today, as Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed…


4-29-2013


Key Documents

Through Children’s Eyes»

Bahrain: The Gathering Storm»

No More Excuses – Time for Radical Change»

Bahrain: A Torturous Process»

Report: Bahrain - Speaking Softly»

First Hand Accounts

Testimonies of Bahraini Activists

take action

Tell King Hamad Al Khalifa: End the Sham Trials Now!»

Tell President Obama: Be on the Right Side of History in Egypt and Bahrain»

Stand with Bahraini Activists - Free Jaleela Al-Salman»

Sen. John Kerry: Stop Arms Sale to Bahrain Dictatorship»