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Oman and the EU
The Sultanate of Oman is a monarchy where the chief of State and government is Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said who has been in power since July 1970. Legislation is in the form of royal decree issued by the Sultan. The Council of Oman is an advisory council made up of the 84-member Majlis al-Shura (Consulatitve Council) elected by universal suffrage and the Majlis al-Dawla (State Council) which is appointed by the Sultan. Political parties are not allowed.
In celebration of Europe month in KSA and the Gulf region, the delegation in cooperation with member States in the region has organized several events both in KSA and the region.
Proposals must be submitted: a) either by post or by courier not later than 16:00 on 14 March 2019 to the address indicated hereunder. b) or delivered by hand not later than 16.00 on 14 March 2019 to the address indicated hereunder.
The Prize honours local civil society organisations, public or private institutions, as well as individuals for their efforts in promoting general awareness of human rights and the rights of vulnerable groups in the GCC region.
The European Union Delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar announces the launch of the tenth Edition of the Chaillot Prize for the Promotion of Human Rights in the GCC Region.
In 2017 every 2 seconds one person was forced to flee their home due to war, persecution or violence. With millions of people in need on a record high the European Union continues its work with partners around the world to address the humanitarian challenges and to provide long-term support. Last year, €2 billion of the EU's humanitarian budget was allocated to help displaced people and host communities in 49 countries. And EU Member States have granted protection to more than 538 000 people.
