Category Archives: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Unmuting Saudi Voices: A Call for Civic Freedom
The European Center for Democracy and Human Rights, along with the Americans for Democracy and [...]
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Oman Reports
Promotion and protection of women’s rights in Oman
Omani women have experienced a change in their status since 1970 when they were granted [...]
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Yemen Reports Saudi Arabia
The Impact of the Saudi-led Coalition Blockade on Human Rights in Yemen
Since the onset of the Yemeni conflict in March 2015, the Saudi-led coalition has enforced [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
The Goat Life: A Window into Migrant Worker Struggles and Saudi Arabia’s Kafala System
Netflix’s recent release, The Goat Life, has ignited a heated conversation surrounding the treatment of [...]
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Qatar Reports
Abdullah Ibhais: Another Case of Vengeful Imprisonment
In July 2021, Qatar approved new laws to regulate its first legislative elections, but these [...]
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GCC Countries and Migrant Workers: Background Facts
The presence of migrant workers in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), [...]
May
“My sister refused to give up on making life better for women in Saudi Arabia” – Linda AlHathloul
Not even a fortnight ago, on International Women’s Day, a group of UN experts urged [...]
Mar
Saudi Arabia: 184 executed in 2019, 35 more than 2018
Saudi Arabia executed 184 people last year, Reprieve announced, among which 88 Saudis, 90 foreigners, [...]
Jan
Saudi Arabia: The Dakar Rally does not cancel human rights abuses
“Dream. Dare. Live it.”, says the Dakar Rally manifest. The race, started on January 5th, [...]
Jan
Saudi Arabia: Desegregating restaurants’ entrances for women
On 8 December, authorities in Saudi Arabia recognised that restaurants should not keep segregated entrances [...]
Dec
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
Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions Lifted, But Women Still Face Limitations and Discrimination Under Guardianship System
As of 20 August 2019, recent amendments made to the Travel Documents Law have been [...]
Aug
Yemen: Saudi-UAE Coalition Targets Civilian Fishermen and Fails to Uphold UN Funding Pledge
Recent reports show that in addition to attacking and killing Yemeni fishermen, Saudi Arabia and [...]
Aug
Saudi Arabia: Human Rights Activists Being Held in Counterterrorism Reform Centers
Reports reveal that human rights defenders tried under Saudi Arabia’s counterterrorism law are also being [...]
Aug