FOREIGN DONATIONS TO CLINTON FOUNDATION

CONTRADICT HILLARYS RHETORIC ON WOMENS RIGHTS

Today, Hillary Clinton will join Melinda Gates to release the No Ceilings Full Participation Report
on the progress of womens participation around the world. While Clinton has focused much of her
career, including her time at the State Department and at the Clinton Foundation, on advancing the
position of women in society, the latest scandal surrounding the Clinton Foundations foreign
donors stands in stark contrast to her rhetoric on womens rights. The Clinton Foundation has
accepted millions from foreign countries, such as Brunei, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, which Clintons
own State Department has criticized consistently for violating womens rights.
On March 9, 2015, Hillary Clinton Will Be Releasing The No Ceilings Full Participation
Report
On March 9, 2015, Hillary Clinton Will Be Releasing The No Ceilings Full Participation
Report. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gates Foundation Co-Chair Melinda
Gates and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will join global and community leaders for
the official release of the No Ceilings Full Participation Report on Monday, March 9, in New York
City. The event will coincide with the start of the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on
the Status of Women. (Clinton Foundation, UPDATED: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melinda Gates, And Chelsea Clinton Join International
And Community Leaders For Official Release Of The No Ceilings Full Participation Report On Status Of Women And Girls, Press Release, 3/5/15)

Foundation Donations From Foreign Governments Known For Their

Womens Rights Abuses
ALGERIA
The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Donations From The Algerian Government
As Of 2014, The Embassy Of Algeria Has Donated Between $250,001 And $500,000 To
The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/17/15)
Clinton Has Repeatedly Praised Algeria
In 2012, Clinton Again Recognized Algeria For Progress And Praised The Countrys
May 2012 Parliamentary Elections Overseen By International Monitors. CLINTON:
Algeria also has much to gain by embracing the changes that are taking place around it, and we have
seen some progress. The government held parliamentary elections in May and invited international
observers to monitor them for the first time. And it moved quickly last month to protect diplomatic
missions, including the U.S. Embassy, and to defuse tensions in the streets. But still, Algeria has a lot
of work to do to uphold universal rights and create space for civil society, a message I delivered at the
highest levels in person in February. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Remarks At The Center For Strategic And International
Studies, Washington, D.C., 10/12/12) Minute 22:50-23:35

In July 2011, Secretary Clinton Recognized Algerias National Day, Saying The Algerian
Government Initiated Comprehensive Reforms And That It Was An Important
Moment For Algerias Future. CLINTON: The United States and Algeria work closely together
on key regional and international issues and we have a long history of partnering to promote security
and stability in the Middle East and North Africa. Recently, the Algerian Government initiated

comprehensive reforms to address the democratic and economic aspirations of the Algerian people.
This is an important moment for Algerias future. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Algerian National Day, Press Release, 7/5/11)

Clinton Called Algeria A Friend And Partner Of The U.S. CLINTON: The United States is
committed to this relationship. As you work to improve democratic institutions and expand
opportunity, know that the United States is your partner and friend as we work together for a
brighter future. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Algerian National Day, Press Release, 7/5/11)

In November 2010, Secretary Clinton Recognized Algerias National Day, Saying That
The U.S. Was Committed To Working With The Country. Under President Bouteflikas
leadership, your country has emerged from years of turmoil to become a dynamic catalyst promoting
regional stability and security. The United States is committed to working with Algeria to achieve our
common aspiration of a safer world and a brighter future for our children. Our history of cooperation
and respect facilitates the growing economic investment and cultural exchange between Algeria and
the United States, and we look forward to further expanding our partnership. (Secretary Hillary Clinton,
Algerias National Day, Press Release, 11/1/10)

According To The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons
Tenure As Secretary Of State, Women In Algeria Were Subject To Discrimination And
Violence
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Algeria, Algerian Women Faced Violence And Discrimination. Women faced violence and
discrimination, and the government maintained restrictions on workers rights. (Country Reports On Human
Rights Practices For 2012: Algeria, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Algeria, Algerian Women Faced Violence And Discrimination. Women faced violence and
discrimination, and the government maintained restrictions on workers rights. (2011 Human Rights Report:
Algeria, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)

According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Algeria, Algerian Women Faced Violence And Discrimination. Women faced violence and
discrimination, and the government maintained restrictions on workers' rights. (2010 Human Rights Report:
Algeria, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Algeria, Algerian Women Faced Violence And Discrimination. Additionally, there were
limitations on religious freedom, problems with security-based restrictions on movement, corruption
and lack of government transparency, discrimination and violence against women, and restrictions on
workers' rights. (2009 Human Rights Report: Algeria, U.S. State Department, 3/11/10)

BRUNEI
The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Large Contributions From The Brunei
Government
As Of 2014, The Government Of Brunei Darussalam Has Donated Between $1,000,000
And $5,000,000 To The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
2014 International Day Of Action
On June 27, 2014, Human Rights And Labor Activists In 13 Cities Around The World
Held An International Day Of Action Pressing The Sultan Of Brunei To Repeal Laws
That Discriminated Against Gays And Women. Human rights and labor activists in 13 cities
on four continents will hold an international day of action on June 27 to press for the Sultan of

Brunei to repeal laws that discriminate against gays and women. The protests, which are being
organized by LGBT groups and international labor unions, are planned in every country where the
Sultan's Dorchester Collection owns hotels: in London, at the Dorchester and 45 Park; in Geneva at Le
Richemond; in Milan at the Hotel Principe de Savoia; in Rome at the Hotel Eden; in Paris at Le
Meurice and in Beverly Hills at the Will Rogers Memorial park across the street from the Beverly Hills
Hotel. (Tina Daunt, Activists Set Worldwide Day Of Protest Against Sultan Of Brunei, The Hollywood Reporter, 6/24/14)

In 2014, The Sultan Of Brunei Legalized Harsh Punishments For Same-Sex Couples
Looking To Marry, Including Stoning To Death. New Laws In Brunei Also Make Is
Legal To Rape A Wife If She Is Over The Age Of 13. (Stars Step Up Protest Against Anti-Gay Owner Of
Beverly Hills Hotel, CBS News, 2/6/15)

Clinton Has Repeatedly Praised Brunei

During A 2012 Trip To Brunei, Clinton Called Brunei A Dynamic Center Of Trade And
A Burgeoning Country In A Geopolitically Important Region. CLINTON: Brunei may be
a small country in size and population, but what happens here has both regional and global
importance. It has emerged as a dynamic center of trade, a burgeoning country in a geopolitically
critical region, and youre helping us make those ties between us even stronger. (Secretary Hillary Clinton,
Remarks With Staff And Families Of Embassy Bandar Seri Bagawan, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, 9/7/12)

In February 2011, Clinton Said The U.S. Was Bruneis Close Partner And Friend. The
United States looks forward to continuing our close partnership and cooperation. As you celebrate 27
years of independence, know that the United States is a committed partner and friend. I wish Brunei
Darussalam a safe and happy National Day celebration and continued peace and prosperity in the
coming year. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Brunei Darussalam Independence Day, Press Statement, 2/22/11)
Clinton Talked About How Her Husband And Daughter Praised How Friendly, Green,
And Hospitable Brunei Was After Their 2000 Trip. CLINTON: We are building a very strong
friendship and partnership between us and Brunei. Twelve years ago, my husband and daughter
represented the United States at the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting here in Brunei, and they could
not stop talking about how friendly the people were, how green it was, how graciously hospitable
everyone was, what a fabulous time they had with the Sultan and his family. And it was like family
lore the way my husband talked about his time here. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Remarks With Staff And Families Of
Embassy Bandar Seri Bagawan, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei, 9/7/12)

According The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons Tenure
As Secretary Of State, Women In Brunei Faced Discrimination
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Brunei, Discrimination Against Women Was A Human Rights Concern In Brunei. The
following human rights problems were also reported: inability of citizens to change their government,
trafficking in persons, and discrimination against women. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012:
Brunei, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Brunei, Discrimination Against Women Was Reported. The following human rights
problems were also reported: inability of citizens to change their government, trafficking in persons,
and discrimination against women. (2011 Human Rights Report: Brunei, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)
According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Brunei, Discrimination Against Women, Restriction Of Civil Liberties, And Human
Trafficking Were Reported In 2010. The following human rights problems were reported:
inability of citizens to change their government; limits on freedom of speech, press, assembly, and
association; restrictions on religious freedom; discrimination against women; trafficking in persons;

restricted labor rights; and exploitation of foreign workers. (2010 Human Rights Report: Brunei Darussalam, U.S.
State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Brunei, Discrimination Against Women, Restrictions On Civil Liberties, Arbitrary
Detention And The Inability Of Citizens To Change Their Government Were The Human
Rights Problems Reported In 2009. The following human rights problems were reported:
inability of citizens to change their government; arbitrary detention; limits on freedom of speech,
press, assembly, and association; restrictions on religious freedom; discrimination against women;
restricted labor rights; and exploitation of foreign workers. (2009 Human Rights Report: Brunei Darussalam, U.S.
State Department, 3/11/10)

KUWAIT
The Clinton Foundation Has Received Large Donations From The Kuwaiti Government
As Of 2014, The State Of Kuwait Had Donated Between $5,000,000 And $10,000,000
To The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
Clint Has Repeatedly Praised Kuwait
In 2012, Clinton Praised Kuwaits Democratic Traditions And Institutions And The
Countrys Foundation Of Respect For Human Dignity. The United States shares a long
history of friendship and cooperation with Kuwait, rooted in shared values, democratic traditions and
institutions and built on a foundation of respect for human dignity and the pursuit of a more peaceful
and prosperous world. Your recent parliamentary elections are a testament to Kuwaits democratic
traditions and proud history. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Kuwaits National Day, Press Release, 2/24/14)
In 2006, Clinton Praised Kuwaits Progress On Womens Right To Vote. CLINTON:
Elsewhere, women have gained the right to vote in Kuwait, in Bahrain. Morocco has given women
equal rights in family law, and women of every faith and ethnicity have braved frightening conditions
in Iraq to be leaders, activists, candidates, teachers. (Sen. Hillary Clinton, Speech At Princeton University, Princeton, NJ,
1/18/16) Minute 19:23-19:42

In 2005, Clinton Said She Went To Kuwait And Returned Home With Hopefulness.
CLINTON: But we know that the goal, the important, essential goal, of a democratizing Middle East
is complex and it is not without risks. A few months ago I went for the second time to Iraq and Kuwait
and Afghanistan and Pakistan, and I returned home with hopefulness about what I had seen and
learned, but also with a sense of caution about how we should proceed. (Sen. Hillary Clinton, Remarks At The
2005 AIPAC National Convention, Washington, DC, 5/24/05) Minute 17:35-18:15

According To The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons
Tenure As Secretary Of State, Women In Kuwait Were Denied Equal Rights And Face
Social And Legal Discrimination
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Kuwait, Freedom Of The Press Was Restricted And Women Faced Social And Legal
Discrimination. Other human rights problems included reports of security force members
abusing prisoners; restrictions on freedom of movement for certain groups, including foreign workers
and Bidoon; and limitations on freedoms of press, association, and religion. Women and Bidoon faced
social and legal discrimination. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012: Kuwait, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)
According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Kuwait, Women Were Not Given Equal Rights. Bidoon faced social and legal discrimination,
and women did not enjoy equal rights. (2011 Human Rights Report: Kuwait, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)

According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Kuwait, Women Were Not Given Equal Rights. Women did not enjoy equal rights. Worker
rights were limited, and expatriate workers were subject to severe limitations of rights and
discrimination as well, especially in the domestic and unskilled service sectors. (2010 Human Rights Report:
Kuwait, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Kuwait, Although Some Progress Was Made, Women Were Not Given Equal Rights.
Women did not enjoy equal rights, although some advances were made. Expatriate workers faced
difficult conditions in the domestic and unskilled service sectors. (2009 Human Rights Report: Kuwait, U.S. State
Department, 3/11/10)

OMAN
The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Large Donations From The Omani Government
As Of 2014, The Sultanate of Oman Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000
To The Clinton Foundation, Making A New Donation In 2014. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
Clinton Has Repeatedly Praised Oman
During A 2011 Town Hall Meeting In Oman, Clinton Said That Oman Has Made More
Progress Than Any Other Nation In The World In The Last 40 Years. CLINTON: But I,
first and foremost, wish to underscore the point that because of His Majestys vision 40 years ago,
Oman has made more progress than any other nation in the world in the last 40 years. According to
the United Nations statistics, I am now in the country that has shown greater progress. (Secretary Hillary
Clinton, Remarks At Townhall With Omani Civil Society, Muscat, Oman, 1/12/11)

Clinton Praised Omans Human Progress And Told The Audience In Oman That
America Values Oman As A Friend And Partner. And in addition to the improvements
in the lives of the Omani people, Oman stands out as a nation that has achieved not only stability
at home, but peace with your neighbors and the kind of human progress that is especially
important. America values your country and the people of Oman as a friend and partner. (Secretary
Hillary Clinton, Remarks At Townhall With Omani Civil Society, Muscat, Oman, 1/12/11)

On November 18, 2010, Two Days Before Omans National Day, Clintons State
Department Praised Americas Historic Friendship With Oman And Omans
Remarkable Gains. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I
congratulate the people of Oman on your 40th National Day this November 18. The historic friendship
between Oman and the United States continues to flourish through our partnership to promote free
trade, conserve the environment, expand educational opportunities to more people, and to cooperate
on many other issues. Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman has made
remarkable gains. (State Department, Sultanate Of Omans National Day, Press Release, 11/16/10)

Clintons State Department Praised Omans Greater Economic Opportunity,

Improved Education And Healthcare Facilities. In the last 40 years, the Omani people
have known greater economic opportunity, improved education and healthcare facilities, and a
brighter future. We are proud to work closely with Oman to help build a more secure, more
peaceful, and more prosperous future for our world. (State Department, Sultanate Of Omans National Day, Press
Release, 11/16/10)

According To The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons
Tenure As Secretary Of State, Discrimination Against Women And Domestic Violence
Were Common In Oman
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Oman, Human Rights Violations Reported Included Political And Economic
Discrimination Of Women And Restriction Of Freedom Of Speech And Assembly. The
principal human rights problems were the inability of citizens to change their government, limits on
freedom of speech and assembly, and discrimination against women, including political and economic
exclusion based on cultural norms. Thirty-two individuals were convicted on charges of libel against
the sultan during the year, receiving prison sentences from six to 18 months and fines of 500 to 1,000
Omani rials (approximately $1,300 to $2,600). Another 12 individuals were convicted on charges of
illegal assembly (assembly without a permit) while peacefully protesting some of the libel convictions.
The protesters each received a prison sentence of one year and a 1,000 rial fine (approximately
$2,600). (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012: Oman, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)
According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Oman, Human Rights Violations Reported Were Discrimination Against Women,
Limitation Of Freedom Of Speech, And An Inability To Change The Government. The
principal human rights problems were the inability of citizens to change their government, limits on
freedom of speech, and societal mores that discriminate against women. (2011 Human Rights Report: Oman,
U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)

Other Human Rights Concerns In The 2011 Report Included Restriction Of The
Freedom Of Press And Assembly, Domestic Violence And Forced Labor For
Expatriate Workers. Other ongoing human rights concerns included restrictions on freedoms
of press and association, instances of domestic violence, isolated reports that some employers
placed expatriate laborers in conditions of forced labor or abuse, and lack of independent
inspections of prisons and detention centers. (2011 Human Rights Report: Oman, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)

According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Oman, Women Faced Violence And Societal Discrimination. Women faced societal
discrimination, and instances of domestic violence were reported. There were also isolated reports
that some employers placed expatriate laborers in situations indicative of forced labor or abuse. (2010
Human Rights Report: Oman, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Oman, Women Faced Violence And Discrimination. Instances of discrimination and
domestic violence toward women were reported. There were also isolated reports some employers
placed expatriate laborers in situations indicative of forced labor or abuse. (2009 Human Rights Report: Oman,
U.S. State Department, 3/11/10)

QATAR
The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Large Donations From The Qatari Government
And A Qatari Organization
As Of 2014, The State Of Qatar Had Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000 To
The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Has Donated Between $250,000 And
$500,000 To The Clinton Foundation, Making A New Donation In 2014. (Clinton Foundation,
Accessed 2/26/15)

Clinton Has Repeatedly Praised Qatar

In December 2010, Clinton Said She Was Honored To Witness Qatars Growing
Presence On The Global Stage. The relationship between our nations has grown stronger and
more dynamic over the past few years as Qatar and the United States work together to build a future
that is more peaceful, more prosperous, and more secure for all our people. As partners, we have
increased trade, promoted educational and cultural exchanges, and enhanced scientific and
technological cooperation between our countries. I was honored to visit Doha earlier this year for the
U.S.-Islamic World Forum to deepen the understanding between the United States and Muslimmajority nations, and to witness Qatars rising presence on the global stage. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Qatars
National Day, Press Release, 12/17/10)

Clinton Praised Qatars Investment In Education And Called Qatars Successful Bid
For The 2022 World Cup A Further Testament To Qatars Bright Future. Under the
leadership of His Highness Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar has become an international
leader in areas from investing in educational infrastructure to increasing agricultural productivity
in arid regions. Your successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup is a further testament to Qatars
bright future. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Qatars National Day, Press Release, 12/17/10)

In December 2009, Clinton Called The U.S.-Qatar Relationship A Model Of A New

Beginning Based On Mutual Respect And Mutual Interest. The friendship between the
Qatari and American people is a model of the "New Beginning" based on mutual respect and mutual
interest that President Obama called for in Cairo. Our partnership enhances the stability of the region
and the prosperity of all our people. We are working together on regional and global challenges,
including the search for peace in Darfur and efforts to end hunger, poverty and disease. (Secretary Hillary
Clinton, Qatar National Day, December 18, 2009, Press Release, 12/16/09)

Clinton Called Qatars National Day An Occasion To Honor Qatars Development.

This is an occasion to honor Qatar's heritage and its accomplishments, including contributions
towards education, science, and development. Let me reaffirm the commitment of the United
States to working together to broaden and deepen our partnership, and offer my warmest wishes
to the Qatari people. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Qatar National Day, December 18, 2009, Press Release, 12/16/09)

According To The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons
Tenure As Secretary Of State, Women In Qatar Faced Legal, Institutional, And Cultural
Discrimination
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Qatar, Legal, Institutional, And Cultural Discrimination Limited Womens
Participation In Society. Legal, institutional, and cultural discrimination against women limited
their participation in society. The noncitizen Bidoon (stateless persons) who resided in the country
with an unresolved legal status experienced social discrimination. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For
2012: Qatar, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Qatar, Legal, Institutional, And Cultural Discrimination Against Women Restricted
Their Participation In Society. Legal, institutional, and cultural discrimination against women
limited their participation in society. (2011 Human Rights Report: Qatar, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)
According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Qatar, Legal, Institutional, And Cultural Discrimination Against Women Restricted
Their Participation In Qatari Society. Legal, institutional, and cultural discrimination against
women limited their participation in society. The unresolved legal status of Bidoons (stateless
persons with residency ties) resulted in discrimination against these noncitizens. Authorities severely

restricted worker rights, especially for foreign laborers and domestic servants. (2010 Human Rights Report:
Qatar, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Qatar, Legal, Institutional, And Cultural Discrimination Restricted Womens
Participation In Society. Legal, institutional, and cultural discrimination against women limited
their participation in society. The unresolved legal status of Bidoons (stateless persons with
residency ties) resulted in discrimination against these noncitizens. Authorities severely restricted
worker rights, especially for foreign laborers and domestic servants. (2009 Human Rights Report: Qatar, U.S.
State Department, 3/11/10)

SAUDI ARABIA
The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Large Donations From The Saudi Government,
Saudi Organizations, And Saudi Individuals
As Of 2014, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Has Donated Between $10,000,000 And
$25,000,000 To The Clinton Foundation, Making A New Donation In 2014. (Clinton
Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)

As Of 2014, Friends Of Saudi Arabia Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000
To The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, Sheikh Mohammed H. Al-Amoudi Has Donated Between $5,000,000 And
$10,000,000 To The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, Nasser Al-Rashid Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000 To
The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, Walid Juffali Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000 To The
Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
Women In Saudi Arabia Have Been Arrested For Violating The Ban On Driving
In December 2014, Two Women Were Arrested And Referred To A Terrorism Court For
Driving In Saudi Arabia. Two Saudi women detained for nearly a month for defying a ban on
females driving were referred to a court established to try terrorism cases on Thursday, according to
friends of the defendants. Activists said it was the first time female drivers have been referred to the
specialised criminal court in Riyadh, and that their detention is the longest of female drivers in Saudi
history. (Two Women Referred To Terror Court For Driving In Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press, 12/25/14)
Clinton Has Repeatedly Praised Saudi Arabia
In April 2012, Clinton Said She Considers Saudi Arabia A Close And Strategic Partner
On Many Critical Issues. CLINTON: We consider the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a close and
strategic partner in many of the critical issues facing our world today. And I look forward to our visit.
(Secretary Hillary Clinton, Remarks With Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Washington, DC, 4/12/12)
Minute 0:45-0:59

In A November 2011 Speech At The National Democratic Institute, Clinton Said Saudi
Arabia Was Key To Stability And Peace. CLINTON: We also have candid conversations with
others in the neighborhood, like Saudi Arabiaa country that is key to stability and peace about our
view that democratic advancement is not just possible but a necessary part of preparing for the
future. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Remarks At The National Democratic Institutes 2011 Democracy Awards Dinner, Washington, DC,
11/7/11) Minute 18:29-18:49

On September 23, 2009, Saudi Arabias National Day, Clintons Called Saudi Arabia A
Close Friend And Ally. CLINTON: On behalf of the people of the United States and President

Obama, I would like to congratulate the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz al Saud, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of your national day. The United
States values Saudi Arabia as a close friend and ally. Ever since King Abdulaziz and President
Franklin Roosevelt first met aboard the U.S.S. Quincy in 1945, our two nations have been united in a
durable and dynamic partnership that is based on mutual respect and mutual interest. Over the years,
our friendship has deepened and enhanced the security and prosperity of both our countries. (Secretary
Hillary Clinton, Remarks On Saudi National Day, Washington, DC, 9/23/09)

Clinton Praised Saudi Arabian King Abdullahs Support For Knowledge-Based

Education, His Expansion Of Opportunity For Women, And His Promotion Of The
Principles Of Moderation, Tolerance, And Mutual Respect. CLINTON: On this
historic occasion, I want to salute King Abdullah for his leadership on key regional and global
challenges, from championing the Arab Peace Initiative to working to respond to the international
economic crisis. King Abdullah has extended the hand of friendship to people of other faiths. He
has provided leadership in developing and strengthening the Kingdoms institutions, working to
diversify the economy, support knowledge-based education, and expand opportunity for women.
And he has established a powerful dialogue that seeks to promote the principles of moderation,
tolerance, and mutual respect core values that we all share. These bold steps put Saudi Arabia on
a path towards a stronger, more prosperous, and more secure future. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Remarks On
Saudi National Day, Washington, DC, 9/23/09)

According To The State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons Tenure
As Secretary Of State, Women In Saudi Arabia Faced Legal, Institutional, And Cultural
Discrimination
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Qatar, In 2011 National Elections In Saudi Arabia, Women Were Not Candidates And
Did Not Vote. In September 2011 the country held elections on a nonparty basis for half of the
1,632 seats on the 285 municipal councils around the country. Independent polling station observers
identified no irregularities with the election; however, women were not candidates and did not vote.
Security forces reported to civilian authorities. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012: Saudi Arabia, U.S.
State Department, 4/19/13)

The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For Saudi Arabia
Reported Violence Against Women And Discrimination Based On Gender, Religion And
Race. Violence against women, trafficking in persons, and discrimination based on gender, religion,
sect, race, and ethnicity were common. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012: Saudi Arabia, U.S. State
Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2012 Report, Human Rights Problems In Saudi Arabia Included A
Lack Of Equal Rights For Women, Children, And Expatriate Workers. The most
important human rights problems reported included citizens lack of the right and legal means to
change their government; pervasive restrictions on universal rights such as freedom of expression,
including on the Internet, and freedom of assembly, association, movement, and religion; and a
lack of equal rights for women, children, and expatriate workers. (Country Reports On Human Rights Practices
For 2012: Saudi Arabia, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Saudi Arabia, The Most Pervasive Human Rights Problem Included A Lack Of Equal
Rights For Women And Children. The most important human rights problems reported
included citizens lack of the right and legal means to change their government; pervasive restrictions
on universal rights such as freedom of expression, including on the Internet, and freedom of
assembly, association, movement, and religion; and a lack of equal rights for women and children, as
well as for workers. (2011 Human Rights Report: Saudi Arabia, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)

According To The 2011 Report, Violence Against Women And Gender Discrimination
Were Common. Violence against women, trafficking in persons, and discrimination on the
basis of gender, religion, sect, race, and ethnicity were common. (2011 Human Rights Report: Saudi Arabia, U.S.
State Department, 5/24/12)

According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Saudi Arabia, Violence Against Women And Lack Of Equal Rights For Women Were
Common. Violence against women and a lack of equal rights for women, violations of the rights of
children, trafficking in persons, and discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, sect, and ethnicity
were common. The lack of workers' rights, including the employment sponsorship system, remained a
severe problem. (2010 Human Rights Report: Saudi Arabia, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)
According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
Saudi Arabia, Women In Saudi Arabia Faced Violence And Discrimination. Violence
against women, violations of the rights of children, and discrimination on the basis of gender,
religion, sect, and ethnicity were common. The employment sponsorship system limited the rights of
foreign workers and remained a severe problem. (2009 Human Rights Report: Saudi Arabia, U.S. State Department,
3/11/10)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Clinton Foundation Has Accepted Large Donations From The Emirati Government,
Emirati Corporations, And Individuals
As Of 2014, The United Arab Emirates Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And
$5,000,000 To The Clinton Foundation, Making A New Donation In 2014. (Clinton Foundation,
Accessed 2/26/15)

As Of 2014, Abraaj Holdings Has Donated Between $500,000 And $1,000,000 To The
Clinton Foundation, Making A New Donation In 2014. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, The Dubai Foundation Has Donated Between $1,000,000 And $5,000,000
To The Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, The Zayad Family Has Donated Between $500,000 And $1,000,000 To The
Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
As Of 2014, Abbas Al-Yousef Has Donated Between $250,000 And $500,000 To The
Clinton Foundation. (Clinton Foundation, Accessed 2/26/15)
Clinton Has Praised The U.A.E.s Leadership
In 2011, Clinton Praised The U.A.E.s Leadership In Hosting The Libya Contact Group
Meeting. CLINTON: Well, this is the end of a very productive day here in Abu Dhabi. I want to
thank the United Arab Emirates for hosting us and to the UAE and Italy for co-chairing this meeting
of the Libya Contact Group. The UAEs leadership on full display here in Abu Dhabi has been critical
to this mission from the very beginning. (Secretary Hillary Clinton, Press Availability In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6/9/11) Minute 0:00-0:33

A Norwegian Woman In Dubai Was Given A 16-Month Prison Sentence After Reporting
A Rape
A Norwegian Woman Was Given A 16-Month Prison Sentence After Reporting A Rape
In Dubai. Norwegian interior designer Marte Deborah Dalelv has spoken out after being handed a
16-month prison sentence in Dubai -- after she went to police to report she had been raped by a
colleague. The 24-year-old was convicted and sentenced on charges of having unlawful sex, making a

false statement and illegal consumption of alcohol. (Nicola Goulding And Phil O'Sullivan, Norwegian woman: I was raped in
Dubai, now I face prison sentence, CNN, 7/21/13

According To The U.S. State Department Human Rights Reports Covering Clintons
Tenure As Secretary Of State, Emirati Women Faced Legal And Societal Discrimination
And Domestic Violence, Sometimes Enabled By Police
According To The 2012 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
The United Arab Emirates, Domestic Abuse And Violence Were Human Rights
Problems While Women Faced Legal And Societal Discriminations. Domestic abuse and
violence against women remained problems; however, police and social workers began to address the
problems in close coordination, with the presence of social workers at police stations to communicate
in private with victims of violence. The government also conducted programs to raise awareness of
these problems throughout the year. Women and noncitizens faced legal and societal discrimination.
(Country Reports On Human Rights Practices For 2012: United Arab Emirates, U.S. State Department, 4/19/13)

According To The 2011 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
The United Arab Emirates, Domestic Abuse Of Women Continued While Women Faced
Legal And Societal Discrimination. Domestic abuse of women remained a problem; however,
police and social workers addressed the issue in close coordination, with the presence of social
workers at police stations to communicate in private with victims of violence. Women and noncitizens
faced legal and societal discrimination. (2011 Human Rights Report: United Arab Emirates, U.S. State Department, 5/24/12)
According To The 2010 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
The United Arab Emirates, Domestic Abuse Against Women, Sometimes Enabled By
The Police, And Legal And Societal Discrimination Against Women Were Reported.
Domestic abuse of women remained a problem, and there were allegations that police sometimes
enabled domestic abuse. Legal and societal discrimination against women and noncitizens was
pervasive. Trafficking in persons continued, the government severely restricted the rights of foreign
workers, and abuse of foreign domestic servants remained problematic. (2010 Human Rights Report: United Arab
Emirates, U.S. State Department, 4/8/11)

According To The 2009 U.S. State Department Report On Human Rights Practices For
The United Arab Emirates, Domestic Abuse Against Women, Sometimes Enabled By
The Police, And Legal And Societal Discrimination Against Women Were Reported.
Domestic abuse of women remained a problem, and there were allegations that police sometimes
enabled domestic abuse. Legal and societal discrimination against women and noncitizens was
pervasive. Trafficking in persons continued, the government severely restricted the rights of foreign
workers, and abuse of foreign domestic servants was common. (2009 Human Rights Report: United Arab Emirates,
U.S. State Department, 3/11/10)