News
Joint statement: Saudi Arabia abuses administrative and judicial measures against released Human Rights Defenders
We, the undersigned organisations, call on the Saudi authorities
04
Nov
Nov
Reports
Executions on Charges of Treason: Ambiguity and Escalation in Punishment
From the beginning of 2024 until October 24th, Saudi authorities have carried out 20 executions on charges of treason
24
Oct
Oct
News
CEDAW discussions: Saudi Arabia is unable to Fulfill Its Commitments on The Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights, in collaboration with the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty
16
Oct
Oct
Reports
On the World Day Against the Death Penalty: Saudi Arabia Uses Security as a Pretext to Expand Its Use of Killing
Alongside 55 countries that still retain the death penalty, and ranking third globally among the countries
10
Oct
Oct
Reports
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: Saudi Arabia Must Release Saud Al-Faraj
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has deemed the deprivation of Saud Al-Faraj's freedom
04
Oct
Oct
Reports
The Bloody Reign of Salman: Saudi Arabia Breaks Execution Records
This year, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of executions in its history
30
Sep
Sep
Reports
UN Secretary-General's Annual Report: Saudi Arabia is Responsible for the Sharp Increase in Executions
The UN Secretary-General's report on the death penalty holds Saudi Arabia
18
Sep
Sep
Reports
NGOs voice fears for dozens of Egyptian prisoners, and hundreds of others, facing execution for drugs-related offenses in Saudi Arabia
We, the undersigned organisations, are gravely fearful for the lives of hundreds of prisoners threatened with
12
Sep
Sep
Reports
Executions on Charges of Treason: Ambiguity and Escalation in Punishment
From the beginning of 2024 until October 24th, Saudi authorities have carried out 20 executions on charges of treason
24
Oct
Oct
On the World Day Against the Death Penalty: Saudi Arabia Uses Security as a Pretext to Expand Its Use of Killing
Alongside 55 countries that still retain the death penalty, and ranking third globally among the countries
10
Oct
Oct
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: Saudi Arabia Must Release Saud Al-Faraj
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has deemed the deprivation of Saud Al-Faraj's freedom
04
Oct
Oct
The Bloody Reign of Salman: Saudi Arabia Breaks Execution Records
This year, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of executions in its history
30
Sep
Sep
UN Secretary-General's Annual Report: Saudi Arabia is Responsible for the Sharp Increase in Executions
The UN Secretary-General's report on the death penalty holds Saudi Arabia
18
Sep
Sep
NGOs voice fears for dozens of Egyptian prisoners, and hundreds of others, facing execution for drugs-related offenses in Saudi Arabia
We, the undersigned organisations, are gravely fearful for the lives of hundreds of prisoners threatened with
12
Sep
Sep
Saudi Arabia Eradicates Associations and Persecutes Human Rights Defenders.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has severely curtailed the work of human rights defenders
11
Sep
Sep
The High Commissioner During The Opening Of HRC 57: Saudi Executions Are An Obstacle To The Global Positive Trajectory Towards this Punishment
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk
09
Sep
Sep
Other News
Denmark Expresses Concern Over the Erosion of Civil Space and Freedom Of Expression In Saudi Arabia
The Danish representative expressed his country's concern over the erosion of civil space and freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia.
28
Jun
Jun
While activists are detained within the country and their activities are banned: Saudi Arabia boasts of extensive women's rights reforms
Saudi Arabia reiterated its claims regarding reforms and changes in handling women's rights issues
28
Jun
Jun
Saudi Arabia: NGOs renew call for lifting of the illegal travel ban on women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul
The undersigned organisations emphasized that the on going illegal travel ban imposed on woman human rights
14
May
May
ESOHR and Reprieve Confirm Saudi Arabia's Failure to Implement Accepted Recommendations in Its Latest Human Rights Review
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights participated in the pre-session meeting for the Universal Periodic
04
Dec
Dec
On International Women's Day 2024, 10 Non-Governmental Organizations Affirm: Violations Against Women Reveal Saudi Arabia's Hypocrisy
Ten non-governmental organizations affirmed that Saudi Arabia must release all women human rights
08
Mar
Mar
17 organizations confirm: The deportation of Al-Khalidi from Bulgaria is a violation of the law and a threat to his safety and freedom
17 non-governmental organizations have expressed deep concern regarding the case of activist Abdulrahman
12
Mar
Mar
Austria Urges Saudi Arabia To Halt Inhumane Capital Punishment
Austria urged the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to halt the inhumane practice of capital punishment.
22
Mar
Mar
Saudi Arabia Praises Dialogue On Human Rights While, In Return, Criticizes Austria For Its Criticism Of It
Saudi Arabia reiterated its deceptive discourse at the Human Rights Council, with Asia Abdul Latif Baaqodah,
22
Mar
Mar
ESOHR News
ESOHR and Advocates Rights: UPR Is an Opportunity to Push Saudi Arabia to Adhere to Its Commitments
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights and Advocates for Human Rights stated that tracking
05
Jul
Jul
On its anniversary: ESOHR holds a panel discussion on ways to counter the repression of civil society in Saudi Arabia.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its establishment and with the participation of the Special Rapporteur
11
Sep
Sep
ESOHR and Reprieve before the Human Rights Council: Saudi violations require clear actions
The legal director of the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights, Taha Alhajji,
30
Jun
Jun
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Its Victims: Saudi Arabia and MENA region use torture as a tool of transnational repression
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, which coincides with
26
Jun
Jun
In front of the 4th Regional Congress: ESOHR confirms that the death penalty violates the rights of the child on several levels
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights spoke about the effects of the death penalty on minors
12
Jul
Jul
ESOHR shares its experience with the Academic Committee during the opening of the 4th Regional Congress on the Death Penalty
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights participated in the opening session of the regional
12
Jul
Jul
ESOHR at the Regional Congress on the Death Penalty: The Justice System in Saudi Arabia Perpetuates Violations
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights participated in a symposium within the framework
11
Jul
Jul
ESOHR at RightsCon 2023: Digital Blockade on Freedom of Media in Saudi Arabia
On June 8, 2023, the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights, delivered a speech at RightsCon 2023, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age
09
Jun
Jun