Category: OHRC News

The OHRC received the distressing news with profound sadness regarding the loss of several children due to their drifting and drowning in the valleys of the North Sharqiyah Governorate, amidst the effects of the exceptional weather conditions prevailing in the...

The OHRC and the Children First Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing awareness and education regarding children’s rights and those working with children across all sectors.   The MoU was signed by Her Highness Dr....

Video Conference with Asia Pacific Forum (APF) on Respecting and Supporting the Rights of Individuals with Autism: A National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Perspective ​ The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) convened the symposium titled “Respecting and Supporting the Rights...

The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) inaugurated its specialized library dedicated to human rights matters. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prof. Rashid bin Hamad Al-Balushi, the OHRC Chairperson, along with several of its members, the Secretary of the Technical...

H.E. Dr. Mahad bin Said Baouin, Minister of Labor, convened a meeting with Prof. Rashid bin Hamad Al-Balushi, Chairperson of the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC), along with its members. Various topics were discussed during the meeting, including matters concerning...

Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) observed the documentary film and report broadcast by BBC Africa regarding female workers from the Republic of Malawi who were allegedly subjected to human trafficking according to the network’s report. Consequently, the OHRC expresses concerns...

A delegation from the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC), led by Prof. Rashid bin Hamad Al-Balushi, OHRC Chairperson , visited the Royal Hospital to familiarize themselves with the services offered to patients and visitors.   During the visit, the delegation...

Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al-Balushi, Chairman of the OHRC, held a meeting with Gillian Ochsenheim, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the United Kingdom accredited to the Sultanate of Oman.   the OHRC introduced its terms of reference, system,...

Several medical officers from the armed forces of the Royal Army of Oman conducted a visit to the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC). Throughout the visit, the officers familiarized themselves with the OHRC, its operational mechanism, and its role to...

The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) convened a meeting with several civil society organizations in the presence of Prof. Rashid bin Hamad Al-Balushi, OHRC Chairperson , Her Highness Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al Said, President of the Children First Association...