The Organizations signing this statement are disillusioned by the Supreme Council of the Armed forces decision to ban international monitoring of the elections, this decision comes at a time when …
International Elections Monitoring Fearing Exposure and the Unknown
The Organizations signing this statement are disillusioned by the Supreme Council of the Armed forces decision to ban international monitoring of the elections, this decision comes at a time when Egypt is preparing to move forward with peaceful transition to …
“No” to the Treachery Act… “No” to the Release of Perpetrators: Towards an independent judicial committee to establish transitional justice in Egypt
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) welcomes the decision by Judge Hossam alGheryani, the president of the Supreme Judicial Council, to appoint a committee to discuss a new law to ensure financial and administrative independence of the judiciary in accordance with international standards. This decision is considered a step …
Bahey eldin Hassan declines post of Deputy Interior Minister for Human Rights
After some media outlets reported yesterday evening that Bahey eldin Hassan, the director of the Cairo Institutefor Human Rights, had been nominated for the post of Deputy Interior Minister for Human Rights, Hassanclarified that he declined the offer, preferring to play his role in the defense of human rights from his position …
In a letter to the Minister of Information CIHRS stresses that the ministry is temporary and that the public’s rights are its guiding charter
In a letter sent to the Minister of Information this morning, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) stressed the need to deal with the ministry as a temporary ministry, as …
In a letter to the Minister of Information, CIHRS stresses that the ministry is temporary and that the public’s rights are its guiding charter
Press statement In a letter sent to the Minister of Information this morning, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) stressed the need to deal with the …
A “Papyrus” from Egyptian Human Rights NGOs: The protection of fundamental rights within the new constitution
In light of the ongoing debate on the “January 25th” Constitutional process and its core provisions, the Cairo Institute for Human Right Studies (CIHRS) and several Egyptian human rights organizations …
A letter to the Prime Minister before heading to Bahrain, expressing concerns of Human Rights organizations to put an end to human rights violations in Bahrain
Paris- Cairo June 30th 2011 To the attention of H.E Essam SharrafPrime Minister of Egypt Excellency, In view of the official visit that you will pay to the …
“Democracy and elections” opening of a project that aims to bring together activists and journalists from all over Egypt.
The first training workshop, “Democracy and elections” opening of a project that aims to bring together activists and journalists from all over Egypt Training workshop has launched today …
Addressing the new Foreign Minister: CIHRS calls for respect of human rights and an end to supporting dictatorships and continued commitment to join the International Criminal Court
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is closely monitoring developments after Mohamed al-Urabi was appointed to replace Nabil al-Arabi as Foreign Minister, hoping that Egypt’s foreign policies will …