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INTEGRATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND A GENDER
PERSPECTIVE
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights aspects of the victims of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Sigma Huda
E/CN.4/2006/62/Add.1
Introduction
1.This addendum to the report of the Special Rapporteur contains, on a country by country
basis, summaries of the Special Rapporteurs’ urgent appeals and other communications to
governments on individual cases and general situations of concern to her mandate. The report also summarizes government replies received.

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RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitutionand child

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SPECIFIC GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS
MIGRANT WORKERS

Report of the Special Rapporteur
on the human rights of migrants, Jorge G. Bustamante

Bahrain
Communications sent to the Government
1.By letter dated 19 September 2005, sent jointly with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking
especially women and children, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, including its
causes and consequences, and the Special Rapporteur on sale of children, child prostitution and
child pornography, the Special Rapporteur notified the Government that he had received
information regarding the alleged mistreatment of migrant women working as domestic workers

Threats to prosecute its Members

26 March 2006

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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Yakin Ertürk

Summary
At its sixty-first session, the Commission on Human Rights, in its resolution 2005/41
entitled “Elimination of violence against women”, encouraged the Special Rapporteur to respond effectively to reliable information that comes before her and requested all Governments to cooperate with and assist the Special Rapporteur in the performance of her mandated tasks and duties, to supply all information requested, including with regard to implementation of her recommendations, and to respond to the Special Rapporteur’s visits and communications.

International Federation for Human Rights - 23 March 2006
http://www.fidh.org/article.php3?id_article=3195

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation, the Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) express their deepest concerns regarding a government bill submitted this week to the parliament which aims at banning demonstration in numerous public places in Bahrain.

The proposed draft law is an amended version of the current 1973 Assembly Law and would replace an earlier proposal that the government withdrew because it was rejected by the House of Deputies two months ago and brought an amended one, which does not differ from the earlier draft. According to the new draft, demonstration or rally organisers will have to inform the authorities three days before the event and will have to assume responsibility for all acts of sabotage, damage or disturbances.

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INTEGRATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND A GENDER
PERSPECTIVE
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights aspects of the victims of trafficking
in persons, especially women and children, Sigma Huda
Addendum
Summary of cases transmitted to Governments and replies received

Bahrain
Communications sent by the Special Rapporteur
7 . By letter dated 19 September 2005, the Special Rapporteur, jointly with the Special

Arab Reform Bulletin (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

March 2006
By Toby Jones

A political showdown is looming in Bahrain this year. Intensifying domestic and regional pressures - including frustration over Bahrain's disappointing experiment in political reform, escalating social problems, and aggravated sectarian tensions - grip the country. The moment of truth will come in October 2006, when elections to the national Parliament are scheduled to be held.

Four years ago, frustrated by the promulgation of what they correctly viewed as a flawed constitution, the country's four main political societies joined in rejecting the unilateral changes handed down to them by a ruling family more interested in protecting its power than sharing it. Technically, political parties remain illegal, but political societies such as Al-Wifaq, Bahrain's largest and predominantly Shiite political society, have decided to end their boycott and field candidates for the October elections. Despite this change in tactics, the opposition societies remain committed to pursuing their long-established goal of rewriting the Constitution to bring it into line with their vision of Bahrain as a constitutional monarchy.

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Bahrain
21 March 2006

CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE QUESTIONS OF
TORTURE AND DETENTION Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Report of the Special Rapporteur, Manfred Nowak
Summary of information, including individual cases, transmitted to Governments
and replies received *

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Economic and Social
27 March 2006

SPECIFIC GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS MIGRANT WORKERS
Report of the Special Rapporteur
on the human rights of migrants, Jo Bustamante

Communications sent to Governments and replies received*

SUMMARY OF COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO GOVERNMENTS AND REPLIES RECEIVED
General comments
This report covers communications issued under the mandate of the Special Rapporteur
on the human rights of migrants from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005. It thus includes
communications issued by Ms. Gabriela Rodrيguez Pizarro and by Mr. Jorge Bustamante, who was appointed Special Rapporteur on 29 July 2005.

Detainees Subjected to Assault Before and After Arrest

Urgent Action Requested

Ref: 00040600
16 March 2006

The detention of nineteen Bahrainis who were arrested on 10th March, including two human rights defenders, has been extended for two weeks. The arrest took place following the forceful dispersion by the Bahraini riot police of a set-in near Al-Dana Mall in Manama, calling for the release of the detainees related to “Airport Incident” (BCHR Ref: 16010605).

Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
U.S. Department of State
March 8, 2006

Bahrain is a monarchy ruled by the Al-Khalifa family since the late 18th century, with a population of approximately 710 thousand. King Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al‑Khalifa governs the country. His son, Crown Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, is heir apparent; and his uncle, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, is prime minister. The king appoints a cabinet of ministers to help him run the government. Members of the Al‑Khalifa royal family occupy about half of the cabinet positions, including all strategic ministries. In 2002, the government adopted a constitution that reinstated a legislative body with one elected chamber, the Council of Representatives (COR), and one appointed chamber, the Shura Council. Also in 2002, citizens selected representatives to the COR in free and fair multiparty elections. The constitution provides that the king is head of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government. Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control of the security forces.

Gulf Daily News – 8 March 2006

A BAHRAIN human rights group has lost an appeal against its dissolution by the old Labour and Social Affairs Ministry, it was announced yesterday.

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) must also foot the bill for the court proceedings.

However, members of the BCHR said the ruling was "no surprise" and vowed to continue their work regardless of the Court of Cessation verdict yesterday.

"Human rights work today is not a shop that you can close," said vice-president Nabeel Rajab.

"It's a movement and a culture that already existed before the centre was formed and will remain."

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006/95/Add.5
6 Marc 2006
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Report submitted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
on human rights defenders, Hina Jilani
* The reason for the late submission of this report is the need to reflect the latest information. As it considerably exceeds the word limitation, this report is circulated as received in the languages of submission only. GE.06-12253 (E) 240506
Compilation of developments in the area of human rights defenders
E/CN.4/2006/95/Add.5

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