Soumission de la liste des questions dans le cadre de l’examen du septième rapport périodique du Maroc par le Comité des droits de l’Homme de l’ONU
La présente contribution formule une série de questions liées à plusieurs dispositions contenues dans le Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques (PIDCP), ratifié par le Maroc en 1979, notamment ses articles 7 et 19, 21, 22 relatifs à l’interdiction de la torture et des mauvais traitements, à l’exercice des libertés d’expression, de réunion […]
Intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN: Submission to the Secretary-General
1. Introduction The present submission provides information on several individuals who were subjected to continued acts of reprisals – between 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025 – in Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The cases included in this report are the ones for which we have direct contact […]
Saudi Arabia: Briefing submitted to the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
Ahead of the visit of the the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons to Saudi Arabia, MENA Rights Group submitted inputs and comments to highlight the situation prisoners in Saudi Arabia.
Annual Report 2024
Dear friends and supporters, As I write these words, the Gaza ceasefire has just begun. While we are relieved that the 14-month long genocidal attack against the Palestinian people is ending, we can not unsee nor forget the horror we have witnessed. Our thoughts go to Palestinians who will have to, once more, rebuild […]
Jordan: Report submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee
1. Introduction This submission focuses on Jordan’s obligation to respect the principle of non-refoulement in the context of extradition proceedings. These abuses implicate violations of Article 7 the Covenant and touch upon fair trial guarantees enshrined in article 9 and 14 of the ICCPR. 2. Extradition and prohibition of refoulement (article 7) 2.2. Legal framework 2.1.1. […]
Bahrain: Universal Periodic Review – Midterm Assessment
Discrimination against minorities in Saudi Arabia: report to the UN CERD
This report was submitted in October 2024 to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the context of the periodic review of Saudi Arabia. 1. Introduction This joint shadow report, submitted by MENA Rights Group and ALQST for Human Rights, contains information on the implementation of the International Convention on […]
Implementing the Convention against Torture: Jordan’s fourth periodic review by the CAT
MENA Rights Group submitted this report to the Committee against Torture detailing Jordan’s implementation in law and practice of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
Lutte contre la disparition forcée au Maroc: tirer les leçons des violations du passé pour garantir leur non-répétition
1. Introduction Le présent rapport analyse la mise en œuvre en droit et en pratique par le Maroc de la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées (ci-après : la Convention), ratifiée le 14 mai 2013. Ce rapport se base notamment sur les informations fournies par l’État partie dans son […]
Discrimination against women and girls in Saudi Arabia: report to the CEDAW
Report submitted to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and Girls in the context of the fifth periodic review of Saudi Arabia.