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 the Efficacy of EU-GCC Cooperation: A Critical Analysis
Introduction: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established in 1981 as an intergovernmental alliance, uniting [...]
Nov
The Impact of A Controversial Interpol President on Human Rights and Global Security
The election of Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi as the President of Interpol in 2021 has stirred [...]
Nov
From tweets to prisons: unraveling the crisis of freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia
Freedom of expression, a fundamental human right, is a cornerstone of democratic societies worldwide. It [...]
Oct
Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja: a decade of injustice in Bahrain
In a world filled with stories of courage and resilience, the tale of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, [...]
Oct
UAE hosting COP28 Raise a Multitude of Concerns
The Conference of the Parties (COP) stands as the highest decision-making authority within the United [...]
Oct
What progress has been achieved for Saudi women drivers?
For most of us in the Western world, driving is synonymous with freedom and independence. [...]
Oct
Migrant Rights in Qatar: Inaction After the World Cup
Introduction Background Information on Qatar’s FIFA World Cup Host When Qatar’s bid to host the [...]
Oct
Mid-year review of Saudi Arabia’s executions
Saudi Arabia is part of a long list of countries that still retain the death [...]
Oct
The Chain of Responsibility: Ending Bahrain’s Culture of Impunity
INTRODUCTION In February 2011, mass pro-democracy demonstrations swept across Bahrain. Tens of thousands of [...]
May
The Politics of Death: The Use of the Death Penalty in Saudi Arabia
Introduction Saudi Arabia is part of the regrettably long list of countries that still retain [...]
Apr