Oman
Oman’s overly broad laws restrict the rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association. The authorities target peaceful activists, pro-reform bloggers, and government critics using short term arrests and detentions and other forms of harassment. Although the law states that all citizens are equal and bans gender-based discrimination, women face discrimination under the law in matters of divorce, inheritance, child custody and legal guardianship. Oman’s kafala (sponsorship) immigrant labor system and lack of labor law protections leaves the country’s more than 140,000 migrant domestic workers exposed to abuse and exploitation by employers.

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Children's RightsWe write in advance of the 88th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and its review of the Sultanate of Oman’s compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
November 30, 2020
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LGBT RightsHuman Rights Watch Letter Re: Arrests and Convictions Under Oman’s 2018 Penal Code
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Children's RightsSubmission to the Universal Periodic Review of Oman by Human Rights Watch in July 2020.
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UAE: Omani Sentenced to Life in Tainted Trial
Allegations of Torture, Due Process Violations, Inadequate Health Care
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Oman: Protect Migrant Workers During Pandemic
Promising Commitments; Proper Implementation, Additional Measures Needed
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Gulf States: Ease Immigration Detention in Pandemic
Unwarranted Amid Health Risks, Global Travel Restrictions
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‘No Longer Alone’: LGBT Voices from the Middle East, North Africa
Videos, Report Highlight Issues of Identity, Activism
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