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Middle Eastern Culture's Compatibility to Human Rights
Many individuals and groups have scrutinized the compatibility of the Middle Eastern Culture and Human Rights, a common group being the United Nations. When discussing the Middle Eastern Culture, the primary culture in discussion is Islam. The Islamic culture restricts many individuals from expressing their self-identity and limits citizens of the Middle Eastern region from personal autonomy. The questioning of compatibility among the Middle Eastern Culture and the Human Rights was derived from their poor actions of considering the safety and security. The Islamic culture is not compatible with the Human Rights, as the culture follows traditions that oppresses women's rights, restricts religious freedom and the freedom of speech. This is not an implementation of the Human Rights but rather a demonstration of Human Rights Violation. In viewing the compatibility of Human Rights, there are two major perspectives to view; the traditional Muslim leaders who believe Human Rights are a scapegoat for Western control of the Middle East, and those who believe Islam opposes the laws of modern Human Rights. Islamic countries tend to justify their rejection of International Human Rights Laws because they believe they need to uphold traditional Islamic principles. Therefore not allowing even the slightest consideration towards understanding Human Rights Laws. However, some Muslims could be viewed as contradicting their opinions since some Middle Eastern countries have already accepted these exact laws by joining the UN. Corrupt governments that stem from officials who are not publicly elected, do not care about Human Rights or the safety and security of the citizens. This causes the maltreatment of citizens and violations of Human Rights Laws. Many individuals argue Human Rights Laws are against Shari'ah Law, which is also known as an Islamic Law, but some beg to differ by stating that the Islamic Law contains common principles of Human Rights. To further view the issue of Human Rights in the Middle East, it is important to understand one of the main issues at hand, which is, they do not have national freedom as they remain under foreign occupation. There are many forces leaning towards democratic change although the push for democratic changes has resulted in a greater suppression of people's rights and many tampered elections. Nonetheless, it is important to note that individuals should continue to strive for democratic change since the promotion of democracy may be the key to an increase in Human Rights. One of the few Middle Eastern Pro Humans Rights organizations is known as the Arab Human Rights Committee, an organization that works to implement Human Rights in Middle Eastern countries and ensures the protection and security of citizens. The Arab Charter on Human Rights was entered into force in March 2008 and by the ending of September 2009 Ten Arab States accepted the charter, which are Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Homosexuality
The Iranian government is known to base all citizens' actions on their cultural beliefs and traditions, thus Human Rights to this country is irrelevant. Although Human Rights exists in Middle Eastern countries no citizen is able to fully express themselves if it does not coincide with Iranian culture, religion or tradition. Iran's Islamic Penal Code indicates any homosexual action will be criminalized and is punishable by law based on your sex and the type of sexual activity; an act which was passed in 2013. The punishments range from 100 lashes for sexual intercourse between two women to death penalty for mutual agreed sexual relations between two men, also other non-sexual acts such as touching and intimate kissing is punishable by up to seventy-four lashes. Furthermore, if an individual is suspected of being homosexual they will be forced to confess their same sex relations while being tortured. In many cases some political members are suspected of being homosexual even if they are not, or if an individuals’ actions appear to be homosexual they are categorized as one. Due to the significant amount of restrictions faced when trying to embrace ones’ sexual preference some citizens decide to leave their home country and immigrate to another so they can express their homosexuality freely. Although homosexuals are starting to come forward in places such as Kuwait and Lebanon specifically in Lebanon, homosexuals are given much more freedom and enjoy the homosexual life at night.