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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Bahrain Human Rights Society

The Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) is a non-governmental organisation established on May 31, 2001. It has more than 100 registered members and is a leading human rights organisation in the Gulf region. Its objective is to increase awareness of human rights principles and related international conventions by employing legitimate means to imply respect for human rights and freedom for all. It monitors all human rights violations and works with the authorities to prevent their repetition in the future, whether they relate to discrimination and violations against women and children, torture and violence or abuse of migrant workers. BHRS's work includes the publication of articles, papers and reports, including an annual report on the human rights situation in Bahrain and …

Headquarters
Manama
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Bahrain
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 33

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bahrain Human Rights Society with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Bahrain - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Bahrain data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bahrain Human Rights Society draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Bahrain it tracks. View this cohort
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bahrain Human Rights Society is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Manama, Bahrain. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Bahrain Human Rights Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Bahrain is 33/100.

Bahrain Human Rights Society is located in Manama, Bahrain. Its address is Flat 11 671 3626 Street Building, Block 336.

Bahrain Human Rights Society is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Bahrain. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Bahrain Human Rights Society is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Bahrain nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) is a non-governmental organisation established on May 31, 2001. It has more than 100 registered members and is a leading human rights organisation in the Gulf region. Its objective is to increase awareness of human rights principles and related international conventions by employing legitimate means to imply respect for human rights and freedom for all. It monitors all human rights violations and works with the authorities to prevent their repetition in the future, whether they relate to discrimination and violations against women and children, torture and violence or abuse of migrant workers. BHRS's work includes the publication of articles, papers and reports, including an... Bahrain Human Rights Society is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Bahrain.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bahrain under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

لا يمكنك القول إن البحرين ديمقراطية: قوانين العزل السياسي في البحرين - Human Rights Watch

www.hrw.org ·

BFHR: Rejecting Candidacy of 3 Members from Bahrain Human Rights Society Consolidates Isolation Plans - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

HR Organizations Accuse Bahrain’s Interior Minister of Supervising Torture in Prisons - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

Activists to Bahrain Mirror on UPR: US Stance Surprising, UK's Stance like any Arab Country - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

Maytham Al-Salman: NIHR’s Latest Statements are “Human Rights Suicidal Move” - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

البحرين: توجيه تُهم لمحامٍ حقوقي - Human Rights Watch

www.hrw.org ·

Maitham Al-Salman: Bahraini Authorities’ Disregard of HRC Recommendations Goes against Bahrain’s Interests - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

BHRS: 24 Bahrainis Stripped of their Nationality Last December - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

Al-Mohafdha Meets with German MPs & "Reporters without Borders" Rep. to Discuss Bahrain's HR Situation - مرآة البحرين

bahrainmirror.com ·

REDRESS human rights’ lawyer Lutz Oette: yes, we found evidences on torture and ill-treatment in Bahrain - مرآة البحرين

www.bahrainmirror.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

لا يمكنك القول إن البحرين ديمقراطية: قوانين العزل السياسي في البحرين - Human Rights Watch
Oct 2022
www.hrw.org
BFHR: Rejecting Candidacy of 3 Members from Bahrain Human Rights Society Consolidates Isolation Plans - مرآة البحرين
Jan 2022
bahrainmirror.com
HR Organizations Accuse Bahrain’s Interior Minister of Supervising Torture in Prisons - مرآة البحرين
Oct 2017
bahrainmirror.com
Activists to Bahrain Mirror on UPR: US Stance Surprising, UK's Stance like any Arab Country - مرآة البحرين
May 2017
bahrainmirror.com
Maytham Al-Salman: NIHR’s Latest Statements are “Human Rights Suicidal Move” - مرآة البحرين
Feb 2017
bahrainmirror.com
البحرين: توجيه تُهم لمحامٍ حقوقي - Human Rights Watch
Dec 2016
www.hrw.org
Maitham Al-Salman: Bahraini Authorities’ Disregard of HRC Recommendations Goes against Bahrain’s Interests - مرآة البحري
Sep 2016
bahrainmirror.com
BHRS: 24 Bahrainis Stripped of their Nationality Last December - مرآة البحرين
Feb 2016
bahrainmirror.com
Al-Mohafdha Meets with German MPs & "Reporters without Borders" Rep. to Discuss Bahrain's HR Situation - مرآة البحرين
Dec 2015
bahrainmirror.com
REDRESS human rights’ lawyer Lutz Oette: yes, we found evidences on torture and ill-treatment in Bahrain - مرآة البحرين
Feb 2014
www.bahrainmirror.com

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Cause areas in Bahrain

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 11
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 10
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Most common causes in Bahrain

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 29
Human Rights 20
Women 15
Children 14
Health 11
Arts & Culture 11
Education 11
Vocational Training 11

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bahrain Human Rights Society

What is Bahrain Human Rights Society?
Bahrain Human Rights Society is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Manama, Bahrain. The Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) is a non-governmental organisation established on May 31, 2001. It has more than 100 registered members and is a leading human rights organisation in the Gulf region. Its objective is to increase awareness of human rights principles and related international conventions by employing legitimate means to imply respect for human rights and freedom for all. It monitors all human rights violations and works with the authorities to prevent their repetition in the future, whether they relate to discrimination and violations against women and children, torture and violence or abuse of migrant workers. BHRS's work includes the publication of articles, papers and reports, including an annual report on the human rights situation in Bahrain and a quarterly newsletter. It hosts conferences, seminars, lectures and training workshops. The organisation receives complaints related to human rights violations, investigates them and suggests suitable solutions BHRS is a member of the International Federation for Human Rights, the Arab Organization for Human Rights, Arab NGOs for Development, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, the Arab Network for Monitoring Elections, the Coalition of International Campaign to Ban Landmines, the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims and the Bahrain Coalition for the Protection of Migrant Workers. As an independent organisation located in a country considered as rich, BHRS has limited ressources and seeks local and international financial support. | Acronym: BHRS
Where is Bahrain Human Rights Society located?
Headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.
Is Bahrain Human Rights Society trustworthy?
Bahrain Human Rights Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bahrain Human Rights Society's website?
http://www.bhrs.org
Are donations to Bahrain Human Rights Society tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bahrain under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.