Category Archives: Oman

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 [...]

Promotion and protection of women’s rights in Oman

Omani women have experienced a change in their status since 1970 when they were granted [...]

Gender discrimination in the GCC country’s citizenship nationality laws

Summary How is citizenship passed to children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? Do [...]

Migrant workers’ Access and Right to Work in Oman

The Royal Oman Police’s directive, reinforced by Omani Labour Law No. 53/2023, mandates that companies [...]

Reintegrating the Forgotten: The Fate of Former Guantanamo Detainees in Oman

The United States has undertaken covert operations to transfer Guantanamo detainees to the Middle East, [...]

OHRC’s purpose Compromised: Government Influence Undermines Effectiveness and Independence

Ahead of their reviews for human rights organizations in Oman, MENA Rights Group and the [...]

Oman: Examining women’s rights and gender bias

Oman, a nation with a population of 2.6 million, is the oldest independent state in [...]

Freedom of Expression: Oman Uncovered

For a long time, the Sultanate of Oman has benefitted from a reputation of being [...]

World Press Freedom Day

An infography on the state of press freedom in the world as well as in [...]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

28th April 2022 In celebration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work [...]