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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CEDAW Reviews Kuwait’s Gender Equality Progress: Commendation and Calls for Reform
Kuwait recently underwent review from the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) [...]
Jun
Bahrain and Kuwait Human Rights Cooperation
On 9 May 2024, Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of [...]
Jun
Saudi Arabia’s Repressive Measures Post-2011: A Critical Examination of the Kingdom’s Approach to Political Dissent
Since the onset of the 2011 Arab uprisings, Saudi Arabia, like Qatar, has refrained from [...]
Jun
Universal Periodic Review of Bahrain
As a concerned stakeholder deeply committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, the [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
Women in Sports in Saudi Arabia
Women in Saudi Arabia experience widespread discrimination in Saudi politics, economy, and society. According to [...]
Jun
The Forgotten Front: Yemen’s Education Crisis Two Years into the Truce
In April 2022, the United Nations facilitated a truce in the Yemen conflict, marking the [...]
May
Bahrain: Joint Letter on Human Rights Situation to Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Re: Upcoming 56th Session of the Human Rights Council 30 May 2024 Your Excellencies, Ahead [...]
May
Gender Discrimination in Qatar’s Nationality Laws
Qatar’s discriminatory laws and practices against women have long been documented by Human Rights Watch [...]
May
The Saudi-Led Blockade in Yemen and their Dark War Crimes: A Human Rights Crisis
Introduction The European Center for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) is deeply concerned about the [...]
May