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 »Advocacy for Hazara Minority at the 33rd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva
In advocacy effort for Hazara minority, the following statement was presented by SRW at the 33rd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva Dear esteemed colleagues and member states, The protection of ethnic minorities is a priority for Shia Rights Watch. The Afghan Hazara minorities who are frequently persecuted as …
Read More »Presenting the Case of Malaysian Shia- Statement to United Nations
Greetings esteemed colleagues and member states, On behalf of Shia Muslims around the world it is a pleasure to present this address to the commission. Today I am here to draw your attention to the ongoing threats to Shia Muslims in Malaysia. Although this country grants freedom for most of …
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