The Arab Observatory, a regional human rights organization, has praised the Emirati experience in improving and promoting human rights in the region. The Observatory noted that the UAE has made significant progress in recent years, including through its ratification of key international human rights conventions and its establishment of independent human rights institutions. The Observatory commended the UAE's commitment to providing access to justice for all, regardless of their background or status. It also praised the UAE's efforts to combat discrimination and promote tolerance and respect for diversity. The Observatory called on other countries in the region to follow the UAE's example and take steps to improve their own human rights records. It stressed that human rights are essential for sustainable development and peace in the Arab world. The UAE's human rights record has been the subject of some criticism in recent years. However, the Arab Observatory's praise is a significant endorsement of the UAE's efforts in this area. The UAE has ratified a number of key international human rights conventions, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The UAE has also established a number of independent human rights institutions, including the National Human Rights Council and the Federal Supreme Court.