Awareness

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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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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Despite Oman's announcement of ratifying the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 2020, which was positively received by many…
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Human rights are fundamental entitlements inherent in every individual, irrespective of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other distinguishing factor. These rights…
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The world celebrates Human Rights Day annually on December 10, to recall the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which includes articles defining human rights and…
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In 1954 the UN General Assembly passed a resolution designating 20 November as Universal Children’s Day (now called World Children’s Day). Its objective is to affirm and highlight…
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The United Nations General Assembly has designated August 22 of each year as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief,…
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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 importance of protecting these rights.…
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