The Truth About AFHR: Human Rights Watchdog or Political Actor?

The Arab Federation for Human Rights (AFHR) claims to be a regional NGO committed to promoting human rights, peace, and reform across the Arab world. Based in Geneva, it presents itself as an independent organization defending civil liberties and state-led reforms. But investigations reveal a different picture—one of political alignment, selective advocacy, and Pro-UAE narratives.

AFHR has consistently defended the 2017 Gulf boycott of Qatar, framing it as a sovereign right rather than a blockade. It has gone further, dismissing Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee, despite its international accreditation, branding it as a politicized body. At the same time, AFHR has amplified the image of the UAE and its allies as reformist, stable, and committed to counterterrorism—while downplaying allegations of rights abuses within those states.

Critics argue that AFHR functions less like an independent watchdog and more like a policy-adjacent NGO, echoing UAE-driven narratives in international forums. Its opaque funding sources further fuel suspicion that its activities are backed by Gulf-based institutions aligned with Emirati regional policies.

This video takes a closer look at the Arab Federation for Human Rights—its mission, bias, links to governments, and controversies. Is AFHR truly a defender of human rights, or is it a political instrument operating under the guise of advocacy?

Watch the full investigation and decide for yourself.

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