Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses vs. diplomatic push in the Middle East CategoriesCountry Profile

Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses vs. diplomatic push in the Middle East

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) condemned all atrocities against Palestinians, including the murder of tens of thousands of people in the Gaza Strip, most of which were women and children. Recently, at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers were killed by Saudi Arabian authorities at the Yemen-Saudi border; these killings may qualify […]

The Harsh Reality of Women's Rights Under Sharia Law in Saudi Arabia and Beyond CategoriesCountry Profile

The Harsh Reality of Women’s Rights Under Sharia Law in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

In several countries governed by Sharia law, the lives of women are marked by systemic oppression, restrictions on personal freedoms, and denial of basic human rights. While the interpretation and implementation of Sharia law may vary across nations, its impact on women remains predominantly negative in many regions. Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan represent stark […]

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sportswashing’ and the Ongoing Repression of Women’s Rights CategoriesCountry Profile

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sportswashing’ and the Ongoing Repression of Women’s Rights

In a remarkable display of sports diplomacy, Riyadh is hosting the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, heralded as the “crown jewel” of women’s tennis for 2024. The tournament is touted as a major breakthrough for women’s sport in the Kingdom, marking the first professional women’s tennis event held in Saudi Arabia as part of a […]

Sportswashing and human rights Players oppose the FIFA partnership with Saudi Arabia CategoriesCountry Profile

Sportswashing and human rights: Players oppose the FIFA partnership with Saudi Arabia

More than 100 female footballers do not want ‌Saudi Arabia to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. For this purpose, they have signed a letter asking FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco. The players claimed that Saudi Arabia is involved in serious human rights violations, particularly against women.  […]