Category Archives: Countries

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 [...]

#UnmuteSaudiVoices: Open Letter to Saudi King and Crown Prince to take action and stop the repression of the civic space

ATTN: His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ATTN: His Royal Highness Crown Prince [...]