5 days ago

    Freedom of assembly and peaceful protest in Oman

    A resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in 2013 (A/HRC/RES/24/5) says that “in accordance with the International Covenant…
    13/02/2025

    Omani Nationality Law 17/2025

    On February 2, 2025, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman issued a Royal Decree No. 17/2025, promulgating the new Omani…
    02/01/2025

    The Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Oman – 2024

    Human rights in Oman continue to face challenges arising from systemic incompatibilities between domestic legislation and international human rights standards.…
    09/12/2024

    On Human Rights Day, 10 December, we review the issues in Oman

      Each year, the international community commemorates 10 December as Human Rights Day, a date signifying the adoption of the…
    27/10/2024

    Women in the Judiciary:  Oman

    Oman frequently presents itself as a progressive leader in advancing women’s rights, positioning its accomplishments as distinct from those of…
    10/10/2024

    International Day of the Girl Child – 11 October

     Since 2012, October 11 has been globally recognised as the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, a day…
    13/09/2024

    International Day of Democracy – 15th September:

    Democracy is an effective means for the people to participate in shaping and making political decisions. As described by U.S.…
    03/09/2024

    Issues of unemployment and job layoffs in Oman.

    Unemployment and job loss are persistent and recurrent issues globally, particularly in the absence of a social system that provides…
    29/08/2024

    The Enforced Disappearance – Oman

    In April 2020 Oman agreed to join the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, which…
    22/08/2024

    Updates on the Case of the Dhofar Governorate Detainees

    The OCHRD condemns the sentences issued this week against the detainees involved in Taqah State case in the Dhofar Governorate.…

    Content

      International Day of the Girl Child – 11 October

       Since 2012, October 11 has been globally recognised as the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to raising awareness of…

      International Day of Democracy – 15th September:

      Democracy is an effective means for the people to participate in shaping and making political decisions. As described by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, it is…

      Issues of unemployment and job layoffs in Oman.

      Unemployment and job loss are persistent and recurrent issues globally, particularly in the absence of a social system that provides adequate support to those affected…

      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 the…

      Empowering Women in Society.

      Empowering women is one of the most crucial topics related to improving their status in society at large. However, in conservative societies, or those known…

      The Role of Technology in Combating Trafficking in Persons

        On July 30th, the international community marks the United Nations’ World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in Persons”, at the heart of which…

      The Significance of Freedom of Belief 

      Countries that lack religious freedoms or freedom of belief in general often experience tensions that result in harsh security measures against anyone who deviates from…

      International Day of Parliamentarism – 30 June

      On June 30, 1889, the Inter-Parliamentary Union was established, a date recognised in 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of…

      The Risk of Extinction of Indigenous Languages in Oman

      Oman, as a nation and people, is distinguished by a deep-rooted cultural diversity that stretches back through history. This diversity, stemming from various causes, has…

      International Domestic Workers Day – June 16th  

      Today, the world celebrates International Domestic Workers Day. The issue of domestic workers is getting increasing attention in view of the precarious situation of female…

      Women

        Women in the Judiciary:  Oman

        Oman frequently presents itself as a progressive leader in advancing women’s rights, positioning its accomplishments as distinct from those of…

        International Day of the Girl Child – 11 October

         Since 2012, October 11 has been globally recognised as the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, a day…

        Empowering Women in Society.

        Empowering women is one of the most crucial topics related to improving their status in society at large. However, in…

        Women in Oman

        The issue of promoting women’s rights in Oman is considered one of the challenges that has seen very slow progress…

        Feminism History and Women’s Rights in Oman

        The feminist movement has become a distinctive feature of the world today. Even countries with a long history of democracy…

        International Women’s Day

        March 8th is recognized as the International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s achievements in various fields such as economics and politics.…

        Violence against women

        Amnesty International lists several categories of violence against women, such as gender-based violence and sexual violence and harassment.[1] Gender-based violence is…

        Reports

          02/01/2025

          The Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Oman – 2024

          Human rights in Oman continue to face challenges arising from systemic incompatibilities between domestic legislation and international human rights standards.…
          08/04/2024

          Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Oman – 2020

          Welcome to the 2020 Annual Report from the Omani Centre for Human Rights.  What distinguishes it from the OCHR’s seven…
          22/02/2024

          UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW – SUBMISSION FOR OMAN – NGO Submission

          ABOUT OCHR-Oman 1. The Omani Centre for Human Rights (OCHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that monitors and documents human…
          15/02/2024

          The Annual Report of the Human Rights in Oman – 2013

          The Annual Report of the Human Rights in Oman – 2013 The first annual report on human rights violations in…
          15/02/2024

          The Annual Report of the Human Rights in Oman – 2014

            January 2: Human rights activist Khalfan Al-Badawi left the Sultanate of Oman due to increased harassment and threats against…
          15/02/2024

          Annual Report of Human Rights Situation in Oman – 2016

            January 14th (Muwatin): The online magazine “Muwatin” ceased publication, ensuring the safety of its editors and staff, according to…
          15/02/2024

          The Annual Report of the Human rights in Oman – 2017

            Do not allow anyone to make your rights not a priority.   Human rights violations, one of the most…
          15/02/2024

          The Annual Report of the Human Rights Violations in Oman – 2018

          Human Rights Violations in Oman – Annual Report 2018 Omani Centre for Human Rights DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT…
          15/02/2024

          The Annual Report of Human Rights in Oman – 2019

            1 January: The Omani police seized the equipment of a reporting team from private radio station Hala FM while…
          15/02/2024

          Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Oman (2021)

              Introduction   The Omani Centre for Human Rights (OCHR) presents its ninth annual report, reviewing human rights in…

          Legal Frame

            13/02/2025

            Omani Nationality Law 17/2025

            On February 2, 2025, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman issued a Royal Decree No. 17/2025, promulgating the new Omani…
            12/06/2024

            Oman Penal Code:  A bonfire of human rights

                The revised Omani Penal Code issued on January 14, 2018 contained a number of unpleasant shocks in terms…
            27/04/2024

            International Workers’ Day and Oman

            The legal status of migrant workers, expatriates, in Oman remains one of the most challenging issues, wherein non-Omani workers continue…
            08/04/2024

            Freedom of assembly and peaceful protest  

            A resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in 2013 (A/HRC/RES/24/5) says that “in accordance with the International Covenant…
            27/03/2024

            “The State of Emergency Law in Oman: Setback to Public and Individual Freedoms

            Emergency laws are among the most contentious legislations due to their potential for human rights violations during crises. They involve…
            22/03/2024

            Balancing Law and Human Rights: Principles of Criminal Investigation and Arrest

            Human rights are fundamental rights inherent to every individual, regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other factor. These…
            20/03/2024

            The decree outlining the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Development represents a setback for women and their rights

            On March 3, 2024, Royal Decree No. 14/2024 was issued, specifying the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Development. The…
            20/02/2024

            The Legal Frame of Oman

            Introduction: The Sultanate of Oman is one of the countries that remains distant from the global media spotlight, largely due…
            20/02/2024

            Oman’s Internal Security Service Law

            In March 2020 the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, published the Internal Security Service Law by means of Royal…
            15/02/2024

            Convention against Torture and the Practices of the Omani Internal Security Service

            Despite Oman’s announcement of ratifying the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in 2020,…
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