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CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction The Washington Center for Human Rights has been monitoring the situation of foreign working women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for several years now. Unfortunately, we have found that despite efforts to curb the practice of modern slavery, it continues to be rampant in the UAE. This report is an attempt to shed […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsWashington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) is deeply concerned about the continued imprisonment of Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani, a prominent Saudi Arabian human rights activist. Dr. Al-Qahtani has been detained since 2012 without any formal charges or trial, in what can only be described as a blatant violation of his fundamental human rights. Dr. Al-Qahtani is […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsSocial media companies have become a vital part of modern-day communication, providing an avenue for people worldwide to connect, share ideas and communicate with one another. However, as social media companies continue to grow and expand their reach, the power they wield has become a cause for concern, particularly regarding human rights abuses. Governments, particularly […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe Washington Center for Human Rights is pleased to applaud the recent decision by Burkina Faso to pass a bill that aims to bring more accountability for security force abuses. This landmark decision is a significant step forward in promoting human rights and strengthening the rule of law in Burkina Faso. The new bill will […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsDear Danish and European Human Rights Organizations, We, Washington Center for Human Rights, are writing to you to raise our concerns about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appointing Dr. Thani Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi as President of COP28, scheduled to take place in 2023. The appointment of Dr. Al-Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country ProfileThe Washington Center for Human Rights is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the role played by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the conflict. We urge the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take action and release a warrant against the leaders of UAE and KSA for […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has released a warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, following years of mounting evidence of his involvement in gross human rights violations and war crimes committed in Ukraine and Syria. The Washington Center for Human Rights is pleased to announce its full support of the ICC’s decision, which demonstrates the […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe recent Tunisia-EU talks have brought to light the importance of privileging human rights over politics. The Washington Center for Human Rights believes that human rights should always be the top priority in any discussion or negotiation. While politics can often dictate the course of these discussions, it is important not to let human rights […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe Washington Center for Human Rights applauds FIFA’s decision not to make “Visit Saudi” a sponsor for the Women’s World Cup. This decision sends a strong message that human rights abuses and gender inequality will not be tolerated in the world of sports. Saudi Arabia has a long history of oppressing women and denying them […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsHuman rights organizations launch “SANID” campaign in solidarity with prisoners of conscience in the UAE On March 3, 2022, a coalition of international human rights organizations launched the “SANID” campaign in solidarity with prisoners of conscience in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The campaign aims to draw attention to the alarming number of individuals being […]