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When Nations Are Ready for Democracy?
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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The Enforced Disappearance – Oman
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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Free Societies – Oman
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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Oman – Democracy and the Rule of Law
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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Human Rights Abuses in Oman’s Secret Detention Centres: The Unseen Brutality of the Internal…
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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Principles for Investigating and Arresting Suspects: Balancing Law and Human Rights in Oman
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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10 December – Human Rights Day: “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All’
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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20 November: World Children’s Day – Practices and Laws that violate children’s rights in…
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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Freedom of Thought, Belief and Religion in Oman is in Danger: 22 August |International Day…
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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For freedom of religion and belief: Repeal Article 269!
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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