Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates Press Club Geneva

Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates Press Club Geneva

Geneva, 2 October 2025 — On the occasion of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, the Geneva Press Club hosted an event on Thursday 2 October 2025 on “Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates”. The event took place only a few days after the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights presented the annual report on intimidation and reprisals against those cooperating with the United Nations, which highlighted concerns regarding the conduct of arbitrary arrests and mass trials in the UAE.

13 Human Right Organizations successfully launched the UAE’s Shadow Report 2023: “A Way” for Universal Periodic Review 43rd Session

13 Human Right Organizations successfully launched the UAE’s Shadow Report 2023: “A Way” for Universal Periodic Review 43rd Session

Guest speaker Christine Mirre (CAP Liberté de Conscience) from Paris, France, started the Shadow Report session by voicing her endorsement of its enduring ties to the UAE and human rights. She also told that where the world and the NGOs of the United Nations are going. She also pointed to the rights of women as a concerned representative of NGO. 

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