Category Archives: Reports
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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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
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
Gender Discrimination in Qatar’s Nationality Laws
Qatar’s discriminatory laws and practices against women have long been documented by Human Rights Watch [...]
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
Qatar’s Human Rights Review: Examining the Status of Non-Nationals before the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In recent years, Qatar has been under the international spotlight for various reasons, ranging from [...]
May
The Struggle for Rights: Stateless Palestinians in Kuwait
The quest for human rights is an ongoing battle, and one of the areas where [...]
May