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CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsThe Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) examines the 43rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Statement on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as outlined in the speech provided by the UK government. The WCHR expresses deep concern regarding the UAE’s failure to meet basic human rights requirements, as detailed in the statement. This comprehensive analysis aims […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country ProfileThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a popular destination for expatriate workers from all over the world. It offers high salaries, tax-free income, and a luxurious lifestyle that attracts thousands of people every year. However, behind the glitz and glamour lies a dark reality of exploitation, abuse, and violation of basic human rights. Migrant workers, […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) is deeply concerned about the continued human rights violations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The recent joint statement by Human Rights Watch and other organizations highlights the severity of the situation, with reports of arbitrary detention, restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and assembly, and […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been criticized by human rights organizations for its poor human rights record. The country has a history of arbitrarily detaining individuals, restricting freedom of expression, and using torture and other forms of ill-treatment. Discriminatory laws also target women, migrant workers, and the LGBTQ+ community. The recent joint statement […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsRecently, there have been reports of African workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) being arrested and deported en masse. The Washington Center for Human Rights is deeply concerned about these developments, which appear to be part of a broader pattern of discrimination and mistreatment of migrant workers in the UAE. According to media reports, […]