Know Your Rights: Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Bahrain

SALAM DHR pamphlet raises awareness about the rights and restrictions related to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) in Bahrain. It is designed to provide clear and practical guidance, considering the Bahraini context and legal framework. The pamphlet is divided into key sections that answer important questions and provide actionable advice, including:

1.⁠ ⁠What is Freedom of Peaceful Assembly?
2.⁠ ⁠International Legal Framework
3.⁠ ⁠Domestic Legal Framework
4.⁠ ⁠What Are Your Rights Regarding Peaceful Assemblies and Protests?
5.⁠ ⁠What Behaviors Might Put the Right to Peaceful Assembly at Risk? And How Can Gatherings Be Organized Safely and Peacefully?
6.⁠ ⁠Restrictions on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Bahrain
7.⁠ ⁠Laws Restricting and Criminalizing Peaceful Assembly in Bahrain
8.⁠ ⁠What Are the Illegal Practices Against Protesters?
9.⁠ ⁠What Should I Do If My Rights Are Violated?
10.⁠ ⁠What Should I Do If I Am Arrested?
11.⁠ ⁠Essential Safety Tips for Protests and Gatherings
12.⁠ ⁠Recommendations for the Bahraini Government
13.⁠ ⁠Resources & Support

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