OCHR-Oman

Climate change pertains to enduring alterations in global or regional climate patterns, predominantly induced by human activities, specifically the release of greenhouse gases…
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Despite the existence of the Omani Council, which consists of two chambers: the upper and lower chambers, with the upper chamber representing the State Council whose members are…
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In April 2020 Oman agreed to join the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, which defines “enforced disappearance” as…
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Oman has witnessed currently a series of arrests and summons targeting several citizens due to their criticism of corruption and the government, as well as the perceived lack of…
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Advanced societies with strong democratic representation, protected individual freedoms, and thriving human rights prioritize freedom and the rule of law over customs,…
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The United Nations maintains the basic principle that democracy and human rights are linked. The Office of the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says that respect for…
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According to the information received by the OCHR, those who were excluded were not officially contacted by the responsible authority for the elections, the Ministry of Interior,…
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Share In 1993, the UN General Assembly issued a Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, which it defined as “any act of gender-based violence that results in,…
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Articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out the meaning of freedom of religion and belief and explain the need to protect these rights. The…
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On May 3rd, we celebrate World Press Day, a time to recognize the crucial role of the media in our society and the difficulties faced by journalists as they seek to uncover the…
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