SARAWAK OFFICE OVERVIEW In 2020, the Sarawak Office focused on raising human rights awareness and engaging with NGOs. During the MCO, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarawak Office carried out its activities online. Sarawak Office also investigated alleged violations of human rights in the state. The question of citizenship was a primary concern in the complaints. 1. RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS In 2020, the Sarawak Office received 46 human rights complaints. We resolved three complaints. The remaining 43 are awaiting appropriate action by the relevant parties. The breakdown of complaints is shown in Table 10. Table 10: Human Rights Complaints Received by the Sarawak Office NO. OF NO. SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT CASES 1. Human dignity 1 2. Equality/discrimination (based on race, religion, 2 gender, disability, political affiliation etc.) 3. Right to life 1 4. Liberty and security of person 1 5. Cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or 2 punishment 6. Right to nationality 9 7. Right to own property 5 8. Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion 7 9. Right to work/employment and migrant workers’ 6 rights 10. Right to an adequate standard of living (food, 3 clothing, housing, healthcare) 84 ANNUAL REPORT 2020