Category Archives: Countries
Qatar Reports
Freedom of Expression in Qatar
Qatar has claimed to commit to social and political reforms, yet there are still significant [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
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 [...]
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Bahrain Reports
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 [...]
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Uncategorized
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 [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
#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 [...]
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Assessing Human Rights Conditions in Jau Prison
Bahrain, a small island in the Gulf with a population of 1.5 million, is currently [...]
Feb
Qatar: Persistent violations of foreign labor rights
In December 2010, Qatar was selected to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, since [...]
Jan
Saudi Arabia: force disappearance of activists
The International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) defines “enforced [...]
Jan
Oman: Examining women’s rights and gender bias
Oman, a nation with a population of 2.6 million, is the oldest independent state in [...]
Jan
Bahrain’s Systemic Injustice Revealed in Mass Trial
13 people were sentenced to prison by a Bahraini court on December 6, 2023, following [...]
Dec
IGF 2024 in Saudi Arabia: Silencing Dissent and Human Rights Concerns
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an annual event organized by the United Nations, convening [...]
Dec
Manahel al-Otaibi: The Struggle for Freedom in Saudi Arabia
Manahel al-Otaibi’s nightmare began on November 16, 2022. A 29-year-old certified fitness instructor was detained [...]
Dec
The Lethal Consequences of Denying Medical Care in Bahrain’s Prisons
“When I look at the full picture, I can only conclude that it is a [...]
Nov
Bahrain’s Fight for Democracy: Exposing a Regime’s Brutal Suppression
Twelve years ago, Bahrainis definitively rewrote their story, challenging the centuries-old autocratic rule imposed by [...]
Nov
Women’s Rights in Yemen: A Cry for Equality and Justice
In the heart of conflict-ridden Yemen, characterized by pervasive violence and chaos that have profoundly [...]
Nov