Category Archives: Countries
Yemen Reports
Barriers to Freedom of Movement: The Impact of the Mahram System on Yemeni Women’s Rights
Discrimination against women in Yemen is pervasive and deeply rooted in both societal norms and [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Investment in Tennis: Sportswashing and Human Rights Concerns
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in global sports, using high-profile tournaments [...]
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Oman Reports
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 [...]
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Yemen Reports
Gender-Based Violence in Yemen: A Crisis Within a Crisis
In Yemen’s protracted conflict, another devastating crisis festers largely out of sight: the epidemic of [...]
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Qatar Reports
Qatar’s Discriminatory Citizenship Laws: How New Electoral Reforms Deny Rights to the Al Murra tribe
In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]
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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
Bahrain Land Reclamation
The Kingdom of Bahrain, a small archipelago situated in the Arabian Gulf, is composed of [...]
May
Ensuring Compliance with the Paris Principles: A Critical Review of the UAE National Human Rights Institution
The Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions, known as Paris Principles, [...]
May
Bahrain’s Pardons: A step forward, but questions remain
Bahrain’s recent decision to pardon 1,584 prisoners, many of whom were unjustly detained, has sparked [...]
May
Female Genital Mutilation in Yemen’s Cultural Landscape
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a hidden yet persisting reality in Yemen, deeply rooted within [...]
May