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 Greenwashing on Earth Day
Following International Mother Earth Day, environmental activities and sustainable practices become the focus of global [...]
May
Waleed Abu al-Khair: 10 years after his unlawful arrest
On 15 April 2014, Waleed Abu al-Khair, a Saudi human rights advocate, lawyer and founder [...]
May
Rape, abuse, isolation: unveiling the horrors of migrants women’ condition in Saudi Arabia
“He came and raped me. And he continued raping me over the coming months until [...]
May
The Long Quest for Justice: Two Decades Since Iraqi Detainee Abuse
Twenty one years have passed since the haunting images emerged from the infamous Abu Ghraib [...]
Apr
Dispatch: Examining Kuwait Electoral System
Introduction Kuwait is a country in West Asia that borders Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. [...]
Apr
Uncovering the Golden Facade: Inside the UAE’s Rise to Prominence in Gold Imports and the Dark Truths Behind it
In 1996, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was far from being a major gold-importing country. [...]
Apr
Microsoft’s Cloud Expansion in Saudi Arabia: Balancing Innovation with Human Rights Concerns
To improve digital innovation and economic diversification, Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have embarked on a [...]
Apr
The intersection between migrant workers’ abuses and the climate crisis in the United Arab Emirates
Purna, Til and Man Bahadur are the names of three South Asian men who migrated [...]
Apr
Censorship in Saudi Arabia – online media restrictions
In an era where digital platforms allow for unprecedented access to information, some nations are [...]
Apr
Kuwait’s Amnesty Scheme: a ploy to get rid of illegal migrants?
The Kuwaiti government has announced that from March 17 to June 17 illegal migrants, such [...]
Apr