Israel’s military operation in Rafah, launched yesterday 12 February, has led to a new bloodbath with over 100 people killed, according to media reports. An immediate and unconditional ceasefire must …
Yemen: Open The Road campaign defends the rights and basic needs of civilians
On 17 January 2024, the formation of the Yemeni Coalition for Human Rights was announced by seven Yemeni organizations in partnership with the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies. A …
Algeria: Appeal hearing an opportunity to reinstate leading independent rights organization dissolved amid intensifying crackdown
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) calls on the authorities to overturn the decision to dissolve the oldest and most prominent human rights organization in Algeria, the Algerian League …
More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fuelling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life. We, the undersigned organisations, call …
Yemen: Seven organizations launch the Yemeni Coalition for Human Rights in partnership with CIHRS
The Yemeni Coalition for Human Rights has been launched by seven Yemeni organizations in partnership with Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), with the aim of strengthening international advocacy, …
YEMEN: US and UK airstrikes on Yemen raise concern for civilians
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is seriously concerned by the US and UK attacks on Yemen that started in the early hours of 12 January 2024. Under …
Palestine: ICJ Genocide Hearing an opportunity to prevent further Israeli atrocities in Gaza
The upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing on Israel’s violation of the Genocide Convention is welcomed by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS). Held today 11 January and …
Urgent Appeal for Justice: Condemning the Unjust Prosecution of Dozens of Emiratis in the UAE
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are deeply concerned by the new prosecutions brought by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities against more than 80 Emiratis, some of whom are …
Libya: Revoking Restrictive Decrees First Step Towards Freedom of Association
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) and the Libya Platform applaud the decision on 4 December 2023 by the Baydaa First Instance Civil Court in eastern Libya to …