Advocacy

For yelling during games, twelve Saudi Arabian football supporters might be fined three million riyals (£633,000) and go to jail for up to five years. Trial proceedings have begun after the Saudi Ministry of Sport charged Al Safa’s fans with expressions of sectarianism. Initially, after footage of fans singing during games went viral on social […]

The United Nations criticized Saudi Arabia for its record on human rights, which included the death sentence, prosecutions for exercising free speech, freedoms for women, and the reported slaughter of migrants at its border with Yemen. More than 50 measures in favor of women have already been enacted, according to the Saudi Arabian delegation at […]

For the first time, Saudi Arabia will have a written criminal code. The 116-page document, meant to remain confidential, was leaked to the public and seen by two legal firms and a member of the Bar Association. Its validity was certified by Saudi legal experts. The Quran and Sunnah (traditions and customs based on the […]

Saudi authorities killed hundreds of migrants at the Saudi-Yemen border in what may have amounted to crimes against humanity in 2023, despite spending billions of dollars to boost their reputation. Along with unjust trials and cruel detention procedures, the government often condemned people to death or decades in jail for their social media activities. The […]

A leaked draft of Saudi Arabia’s first written penal code exposes the hypocrisy behind Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s promises to portray his government as progressive and inclusive and falls dreadfully short of international human rights standards. Several Saudi legal experts have verified the legitimacy of the leaked draft criminal code, however Saudi Arabia’s authorities […]

The capital club Real Madrid has lodged a protest against the referee of Saturday’s encounter at El Sadar stadium for allegedly insulting their Brazilian player Vinicius Jr. in his match report. In light of the material that emerged in the media following Real Madrid’s press release, which portrays El Sadar in a racist light, Osasuna […]

Human rights are a contentious issue in Saudi Arabia. Several foreign groups and nations have accused and blamed the Saudi government, which upholds sharia law under the House of Saud’s ultimate control, of breaching several human rights throughout the kingdom. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authoritarian government is often listed as one of the “worst […]

Twelve of Israel’s most prominent human rights organizations have signed an open letter accusing the country of failing to comply with the international court of justice’s (ICJ) provisional ruling that it should facilitate access of humanitarian aid into Gaza. When the The Hague court delivered a preliminary verdict in response to South Africa’s lawsuit, which […]

The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry has cautioned that Syria is currently going through a surge of violence not witnessed before 2020. Parties to the conflict have attacked civilians and infrastructure on several frontlines in actions that most certainly qualify as war crimes, and an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe is driving Syrians into ever-deeper despair. The […]

Human rights attorneys and Palestinian Canadians are suing Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly for allegedly breaching Canada’s legal and international duties by exporting military hardware to Israel. The complaint requests that the Canadian government cease granting export licenses for military hardware and technology that is headed for Israel before a federal court. Canada is a […]

At least 112 Palestinians were fired at by Israeli authorities in Gaza while they were waiting for food handouts, leaving 760 others injured. As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 30,000, UN relief head Martin Griffiths remarks, “Life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed” in reference to the onslaught on aid seekers. At […]

Between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, which includes both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), which is composed of the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, there are now about 6.8 million Jewish Israelis and 6.8 million Palestinians living there. In the majority of this territory, Israel is […]

The World Court, commonly known as the International Court of Justice, convened its fourth day of hearings on Thursday regarding the legal ramifications of Israel’s actions and policies “in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” During the six-day proceedings, which address Israeli rule over the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip, dozens of nations are anticipated […]

Rights have been curtailed in a number of nations in recent years due to anti-feminist policies and discourse. UN Women reports a deepening of gender inequality. They project that it will take an additional 286 years to close the gender inequalities in women’s and girls’ legal rights worldwide. Governments need to pay attention to this […]

Human Rights stated that the Houthis had detained a judge in Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, most likely as a result of his remarks on X, the official Twitter platform, denouncing Houthi operations in the Red Sea. In the parts of Yemen under their authority, the Houthis, sometimes called Ansar Allah, intimidate, arrest, and imprison anybody […]

Saudi Arabia continues to widely violate fundamental human rights both inside and beyond of its borders, despite having endorsed several recommendations during its most recent Universal Periodic Review. The Saudi government has made significant reform announcements, such as those pertaining to women’s rights, but these initiatives are still insufficient, and advancement is hampered by the […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided funding for politically motivated killings in Yemen. After the UAE engaged American mercenaries in 2015, the training they received was utilized to train locals, which led to an increase in targeted assassinations. The results coincide with the Yemeni conflict’s resurgence in the worldwide media following attacks on ships […]

Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely examines the concerning relationship between the Wagner Group, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the illicit gold smuggling operations in Africa. This unholy alliance poses a significant threat to regional stability, exacerbates human rights abuses, and undermines efforts to combat illicit financial activities. The Washington Center for Human […]

Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely monitors the human rights situation in Iran and expresses deep concern over the recent resumption of ‘morality police’ patrols. The decision to enforce headscarves on women through street patrols has sparked shock and outrage among observers, who fear that this regressive step may exacerbate social unrest and further […]

Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights closely follows the human rights situation in Venezuela with deep concern. As the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights prepares to present his report on Venezuela, we emphasize the critical importance of implementing UN recommendations to ensure justice for the Venezuelan people. The report will shed light on the […]

Introduction:In recent years, China has intensified its crackdown on human rights lawyers, stifling the voices of those who advocate for justice and defend the fundamental rights of its citizens. The Washington Center for Human Rights expresses deep concern over this alarming trend and calls upon international bodies and world leaders to take decisive action to […]

Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights is issuing an impassioned plea to Secretary Blinken, urging him to prioritize and address critical human rights issues with the Saudi government. The United States, as a prominent advocate for human rights, has a moral obligation to confront these concerns and push for tangible change. This article will delve […]

Title: Unmasking the Unforgivable: The Horrors of Human Rights Violations in Tigray Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights is gravely concerned about the reports of widespread human rights violations that have emerged from the Tigray region since the outbreak of conflict in November 2020. Disturbing accounts of massacres, sexual violence, forced displacement, and other atrocities […]

Introduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights is deeply alarmed by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has unleashed a wave of severe human rights abuses on the country’s civilian population. From rampant civilian casualties to targeted attacks on schools and hospitals, the Yemeni people have endured unimaginable suffering. This fiery article aims to shed light […]