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Women in Yemen Battling Online Gender-Based Violence
In Yemen, women have long faced systemic discrimination, exacerbated by the effects of cultural restrictions [...]
Discrimination Against Yemeni Refugees in Jordan: A Hidden Crisis
Jordan has long been a significant host country for refugees, housing large numbers of Palestinians, [...]
Barriers to Freedom of Movement: The Impact of the Mahram System on Yemeni Women’s Rights
Discrimination against women in Yemen is pervasive and deeply rooted in both societal norms and [...]
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Investment in Tennis: Sportswashing and Human Rights Concerns
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in global sports, using high-profile tournaments [...]
Religious Freedom in Oman: State Control, Limited Expression, and Repressive Policies: State Control, Limited Expression, and Repressive Policies
In Oman, the constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion, yet this right is [...]
Gender-Based Violence in Yemen: A Crisis Within a Crisis
In Yemen’s protracted conflict, another devastating crisis festers largely out of sight: the epidemic of [...]
Qatar’s Discriminatory Citizenship Laws: How New Electoral Reforms Deny Rights to the Al Murra tribe
In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]
Undermining Justice: The UAE’s Struggle with Judicial Independence, Human Rights, and Unfair Trials
The rule of law in the UAE faces significant challenges in ensuring judicial independence, transparency, [...]
Freedom of Expression in Qatar
Qatar has claimed to commit to social and political reforms, yet there are still significant [...]
FIFA’s Decision to Award Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup: A Step Backward for Human Rights
FIFA’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host country for the 2034 World Cup has [...]
Bahrain’s Internet Censorship and Its Impact on Freedom of Expression
Bahrain’s internet censorship has become a critical tool for the government in maintaining control over [...]
Legal Discrimination in Saudi Arabia: The Persistent Grip of Male Guardianship
Women continue to be subjected to legal and societal discrimination in Saudi Arabia as well [...]