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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Saudi Arabia: Desegregating restaurants’ entrances for women
On 8 December, authorities in Saudi Arabia recognised that restaurants should not keep segregated entrances [...]
Dec
Bahrain: MEP Phil Bennion (Renew Europe) Issues Written Question on Case of Hajer Mansoor
On November 12, 2019 (updated 27 November 2019) MEP Phil Bennion, from the Renew Europe [...]
Nov
UN human rights experts address 10 cases of denial of medical care
On 18 September 2019 the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD); the Special Rapporteur [...]
Nov
Bahrain: 52 MEPs Send Letter to EU Ambassador in Riyadh on Medical Neglect in Bahrain
This morning, 21 November, a Joint letter on the medical treatment of prisoners in Bahrain, [...]
Nov
Kuwait: Slaves Bought and Sold on Social Media and Phone Applications
A BBC Arabic investigation over online human trafficking in Kuwait has shown that selling girls [...]
Nov
UAE: HIV treatment in prison negated to non-nationals
The United Arab Emirates tests prisoners for HIV but does not treat all of them: [...]
Nov
Saudi Arabia: Arrest and Persecution Against Entertainment Policy Critics
In Saudi Arabia, authorities continue to prosecute individuals that criticize the General Authority for Entertainment. [...]
Oct
Saudi Arabia: Guardianship System Proves Stronger than Women’s Travel Restriction Reform
Women are now allowed to obtain a passport, but the guardianship system still restricts women’s [...]
Oct
Upcoming Event: Solidarity Stand for Ahmed Mansoor
EN Ahmed Mansoor, a prominent Emirati human rights defender, is serving a ten-year prison sentence [...]
Oct
Qatar: From Russia to the Gulf, the World Cup at its Worst
FIFA’s top official has attempted to brush off questions related to human rights abuses taking [...]
Oct