612 Reasons to Flare Brightly Against Shia Rights Violation on #IntShiaDay Honoring International Shia Day, 2019 Campaign June 12th is known to the Shia Rights Watch as International Shia Day which beckons governmental bodies, NGOs, and communities across the globe to stand together in remembrance of the sacrifices all minority …
Read More »Incidents of Anti-Shiism in January, 2019
The year 2019 began with more Anti-Shiism activities in different countries. Anti-Shiism in the form of direct violence, discrimination, and marginalization, was reported in the nations of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iraq. It is important to note that cases of violence noted in this report are in fact only …
Read More »What is in it for Pakistan to support Anti-Shiism?
Pakistan has played a mysterious role in anti-Shia coalitions, killings, violation and more at an international level. Historically Saudi Arabia is known for its Anti-Shia activities. This country not only violates the rights of its Shia population, but it also fuels and funds anti-Shiism in other countries. Saudi-backed educational institutions exist all …
Read More »The Bahrain Uprising, Seven Years Later
The Bahrain Uprising, Seven Years Later In 2011, Bahraini citizens joined the regional fight for freedom. Thousands of Bahraini nationals came together, protesting the nations unequal distributions of jobs, housing, and political power. They asked for a new constitution that would allow people to be more involved in their nation-state. …
Read More »Incidents of Anti-Shiism in September , 2017
September Monthly Analysis Shia Muslims all over the world began their commemoration of the holy month of Muharram late September. Shia religious expression is augmented in the beginning in early Moharram thus making them susceptible to targeting by anti-Shia groups. SRW Muharram safety advisory and more information on Shia and …
Read More »SRW’s Statement to UN in Regards to Bahraini Shia Rights Violations
In advocacy effort for Bahraini Shia and their basic human rights, the following statement is submitted by SRW to the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva Greetings esteemed colleagues and member states, On behalf of Shia Muslims around the world, it is a pleasure to be able …
Read More »Incidents of Anti-Shiism in September 2015
Nine Months of Anti-Shiism The year is nearly finished, but violence and persecution of Shias does not appear to end. The current trend for the year shows a decrease overall, but that is heavily skewed by the most recent month being lower than everything we have seen so far. Without …
Read More »Children in Bahrain: From Playground to Prison
Shia Rights Watch paper in #HRC29 Side Event; “Children in Bahrain From Playground to Prison” 06/19/2015 Childhood moments are meant to produce memories of carefree enjoyment. At the same time childhood experience cultivates the foundations of our education of society, and builds our understanding of the socio-structures of how to …
Read More »Shia News Wire_#18
May 8th, 2015 Sheikh al- Nimr Scheduled for Death Sentence Again! Shia Rights Watch is concerned about Sheikh Nimr al Nimr as this organization was informed Saudi authorities have prevented his family and friends from visiting him. According Sheikh’s inner circle, family and friends can no longer visit him. Same …
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