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Organisation of the Islamic Conference: Improve and Strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:00:00 -0700

Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu
Secretary General
Organisation of the Islamic Conference
P.O. Box 178
Jeddah-21411
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dear Dr. Ihsanoglu,

Human Rights Watch is a nongovernmental organization that since 1978 has reported on violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in more than 70 countries around the world.

UAE: Meetings Should Address Migrant Workers’ Rights

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0800

When labor ministers from 22 Asian and Middle Eastern countries meet in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss Asian contract migrant workers, they should address widespread violations of migrant workers’ rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

Letter to Governments in Asia and the Middle East on International Migrants' Day

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800

We are writing on December 18, 2007, International Migrants’ Day, to call upon you to implement key reforms to respect and uphold migrants’ rights. On January 21-22, 2008, the United Arab Emirates will host the latest round of the “Colombo Process,” a series of regional consultative processes focused on Asian contract migrant workers.

Asian Migrant Workers Abandoned to Abuse

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800

Governments in Asia and the Middle East must take stronger action to fight rampant abuse against migrant workers, several migrants’ and human rights groups said in a joint letter on the eve of December 18, International Migrants’ Day.

U.S. State Department Trafficking Report Undercut by Lack of Analysis

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 10 Jun 2003 17:00:00 -0700

The U.S. State Department's third annual trafficking in persons report fails to meaningfully evaluate governments' efforts to combat trafficking in persons, Human Rights Watch said today.

Saudi Arabia/GCC States: Ratify Migrant Rights Treaty

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:00:00 -0700

Millions of migrants who work in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries lack real legal protection, Human Rights Watch said today.

Qatar: Prosecute Iraqi Official for War Crimes

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 05 Mar 2003 16:00:00 -0800

Qatar should arrest and prosecute Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, a visiting senior Iraqi official suspected of responsibility for crimes of genocide, mass murder and torture, Human Rights Watch urged today.

WTO Summit: Don't Undercut AIDS Drug Access

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 06 Nov 2001 16:00:00 -0800

Trade ministers at the upcoming WTO summit in Doha, Qatar should abandon threats of sanctions against countries trying to obtain medicines for health emergencies such as HIV/AIDS, Human Rights Watch said today. The WTO summit will take place from November 9 to 13.

U.S. Should Block Qatar Venue for WTO Meeting

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:00:00 -0800

By holding the meeting in Qatar, the WTO would send a chilling message to the international community regarding its respect for human rights and transparency. Freedom of assembly in Qatar is nonexistent, and the right to freedom of association is sharply circumscribed.

WTO Sends Wrong Message with Qatar Choice

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:00:00 -0800

Human Rights Watch called on the World Trade Organization's General Council to reverse the decision announced that the WTO will hold its next ministerial meeting in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar. The selection of
Qatar, reportedly made in an informal meeting earlier today, is slated to be confirmed when the General Council meets in Geneva on January 30.