Category Archives: GCC Member States
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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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in Western Sports Teams
Introduction The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have notoriously been accused of sportswashing, a tactic [...]
Jul
Gender discrimination in the GCC country’s citizenship nationality laws
Summary How is citizenship passed to children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries? Do [...]
Jul
The Hidden Cost of Progress: Human Rights Violations of Migrant Workers in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become synonymous with rapid development and modern luxury, showcasing [...]
Jul
Examining Human Trafficking Concerns in Oman: The Case of Punjabi Women
In recent years, Oman has been the scene of a disturbing reality of exploitation and [...]
May
Oman: Examining women’s rights and gender bias
Oman, a nation with a population of 2.6 million, is the oldest independent state in [...]
Jan
Human Rights in Oman: Recent Developments and Ongoing Concerns
Introduction The state of human rights in Oman presents a complex picture. The nation has [...]
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
Uncovering whitewashing strategies in the Gulf
On Monday, April 24th, the European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR) organized a [...]
May
Joint Letter to Bahrain King: Free 400-day hunger striker Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace
King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh [...]
Aug
The Case of Abdulhadi Al Khawaja: The Persecution of Freedom in Bahrain
Abdulhadi Al Khawaja is a long time advocate for human rights in Bahrain and has [...]
Aug