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CategoriesCountry ProfileHuman Rights Watch claimed in a study today that the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has enabled and profited from violations of human rights. “The Man Who Bought the World: Rights Abuses,” a 95-page report According to a study “Linked to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Its Chairman, Mohammad bin […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileIn a few months, Saudi Arabia is expected to secure the 2034 FIFA World Cup since they are the only bidder. The country’s treatment of LGBTQ people is very worrying. Despite these concerns, the nation is continuously ignoring it, similar to what Qatar did for the 2022 World Cup. This indicates that the nation is […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileIn today’s modern age, artificial intelligence is growing very fast. Many nations, including Saudi Arabia, plan to use AI to boost its economy. With its decision of KSA, there are many concerns raised about its true impact. Artificial intelligence provides an advantage to many large corporations. With it, growing businesses can analyze consumer behavior and […]
CategoriesAdvocacyAl-Muqawama al-Islamiya fi Bilad al-Haramain, also known as the Islamic Resistance in the Land of the Two Mosques, or MIBH is a new front group that has claimed responsibility for drone attacks against Israel in recent weeks. Given that Saudi Arabia is home to two of the holiest mosques in Islam, al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca […]
CategoriesStatementsThe Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the widespread and persistent issue of human trafficking, particularly its impact on vulnerable populations such as women and children. The case of Morena, a survivor of horrific exploitation, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive action to address contemporary forms of slavery that trap millions of […]
CategoriesStatementsThe Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses grave concern over Saudi Arabia’s failure to adequately address women’s rights issues despite international scrutiny. The most recent review by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) highlighted numerous violations of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, with critical recommendations for reform that the government […]
CategoriesStatementsThe Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing human rights violations associated with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project. NEOM, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is marketed as a futuristic urban area powered by renewable energy. However, the reality of this project is marked by severe abuses, including […]
CategoriesUncategorizedOne of the main topics of the yearly forum on digital public policy is improving human rights in the digital age. The event will be held on December 15–19, 2024. The groups pointed out that Saudi Arabia was lying by hosting the event while still doing things like locking people up, disappearing by force, and […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileSince the start of 2024, Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 foreigners, according to Agence France Presse (AFP). A human rights organization said that the number, which is based on official announcements, sets a new record. A Yemeni national was put to death on Saturday after being convicted of narcotics smuggling, according to the Saudi […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileOn August 21, 2024, the representative of the Taliban, Badruddin, officially presented himself for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is crucial because he is the second diplomat to be recognized by another nation. Earlier this year, China accepted their envoy. China organized the grand ceremony as compared to the United Arab Emirates. […]