Shia Rights Watch

Description

Shia Rights Watch is a non-governmental, non-profit human rights organization that defends and protects the rights of Shia Muslims worldwide.

It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It says it is the first independent organization of its kind dedicated to Shia rights.

The organization documents human rights violations against Shia communities through investigative research, interviews with victims and witnesses, and monitoring of media coverage. It publishes annual reports, articles and press releases, and submits its findings to governments and international bodies. Its network includes members working in various locations worldwide who gather information and help write reports.

Shia Rights Watch advocates for freedom of religion and works to hold perpetrators of discrimination and violence accountable. It engages with media outlets, participates in conferences on humanitarian and human rights issues, and serves as an information resource for journalists and researchers covering the Middle East and Shia communities globally.