Category Archives: GCC Member States
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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United Arab Emirates Reports
The Verdict of the UAE84 Unlawful Trial: Another Wrongful Sentencing
On 10 July 2024, the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 69 defendants to [...]
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Bahrain
Elderly HRDs face abuse and human rights violations in Bahrain
On 13th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council [...]
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Bahrain
On 12th September 2024, ECDHR and other NGOs delivered an intervention at the United Nation [...]
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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