What is the future of the Muslim Brotherhood after the ouster of Mohammed Morsi? This is the question raised by the challenges which have followed the swift downfall of the …
CIHRS issues new edition of “Independence of the University”
This morning, March 27, 2014, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) issued a new edition of “Independence of the University,” a booklet first released by CIHRS in 2007. …
Four years after Egypt’s first UPR:
The Forum of Independent Egyptian Human Rights NGOs Submits Its Report on Human Rights in Egypt to the UN’s Universal Periodic Review
The Forum of Independent Egyptian Human Rights NGOs, which is made up of 19 rights organizations, presented to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights its report on …
CIHRS publishes new book: Deliverance or Destruction? Syria at a Crossroads
The countries of the “Arab Spring” have experienced political and social upheavals that vary in scope, in terms of their impact on the democratic transitions in these countries, and in …
To counter the misinformation of the public:
CIHRS reissues the book Humanism in Arab Thought
Contemporary consciousness is shaped by our intellectual history. That history is teeming with diverse trends and schools of thought, some positive and some negative, many of which have now been …
As Arab League seeks increased role in the region: CIHRS issues new edition of its book on the role of the Arab League in protecting human rights
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies has issued a revised edition of its book No Protection for Anyone: The Role of the Arab League in Protecting Human Rights,” first …
CITIZENSHIP IN POST-AWAKENING EGYPT POWER SHIFTS AND CONFLICTING PERCEPTIONS
This report links Egypt’s shifting political phases to debates more specifically about citizenship rights. It offers a general overview of Egypt’s recent political trajectory, before unpacking the various dimensions of …
Report monitoring the referendum coverage of 20 media outlets CIHRS:
Media joins the chorus of public mobilization
On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies issued its second interim report on the performance of 20 media outlets during coverage of the referendum on …
New CIHRS report: Opportunities remain for cooperation between civil society and the League of Arab States
On Monday, October 28, 2013, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) issued a new thematic report on the mechanisms of cooperation between Arab civil society and the League …