Category Archives: United Arab Emirates
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Climate Change and Human Rights
“Are we taking the steps needed to protect people from climate chaos, safeguard their futures [...]
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Oman Reports
Retrial of “Ghaith Spaces” Activists in Oman: A Blow to Freedom of Expression
On August 21, 2023, four internet activists, Ali bin Marhoon Abdullah Al-Ghafri, Maryam bint Youssef [...]
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Bahrain Reports
The Repression of the Shiite Community in Bahrain During the Ashura
Despite claims of respecting religious freedoms, the Shia community in Bahrain continues to face religious [...]
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Qatar Reports
Qatar’s Nationality Act: A Challenge to the Rights of Children and Women
The United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee’s latest findings on Qatar express grave concern over [...]
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Reports United Arab Emirates
The Arrests of Dr. Mohammed al-Roken’s Sons
In the United Arab Emirates, families face a real and serious threat to freedoms by [...]
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Climate Change and Human Rights
“Are we taking the steps needed to protect people from climate chaos, safeguard their futures [...]
Jul
The Arrests of Dr. Mohammed al-Roken’s Sons
In the United Arab Emirates, families face a real and serious threat to freedoms by [...]
Jul
The Truth Behind Mega-Projects in the Middle East: A Threat to Labour Rights
Introduction In recent years, some Gulf countries have begun to implement renewal projects that touch [...]
Jun
How the UAE Are Conducting a Constant Repression in the Al-Razeen Prison
In the United Arab Emirates, the repression of political dissidents is a serious problem. This [...]
Jun
Mega Projects, Massive Displacement: Forced Evictions in GCC Countries
Several Gulf countries are driving forward mega-projects as part of efforts to diversify their economies [...]
Jun
Art Censorship in the UAE
Art is a fundamental element of human expression. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux [...]
Apr
Arab Charter on Human Rights
This month, four member states of the Arab League had their representative confirmed to a [...]
Apr
Silencing Dissent Across Borders: The Extradition and Enforced Disappearance of Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has greatly invested in presenting itself as a progressive country, [...]
Apr
Undermining Justice: The UAE’s Struggle with Judicial Independence, Human Rights, and Unfair Trials
The rule of law in the UAE faces significant challenges in ensuring judicial independence, transparency, [...]
Dec
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 [...]
Nov