In June 30 the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) joined a joint statement between twenty international human rights organizations, calling on member states of the United Nations to …
Syria: Crisis of Detained and Disappeared Must be Addressed by UN Member States
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View PostA new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change must be established
During the 47th session of the United Nationss Human Rights Council currently being held at the Council’s headquarters in Geneva and scheduled to continue until July 15, the Cairo Institute …
United Nations must take multilateral action to address human rights crisis in Cameroon
On 29 June, 62 NGOs throughout the world, in a joint human rights letter, called on United Nations member states, to address the human rights situation in Cameroon, during the …
CIHRS and Partners Advocate for Palestinian Rights at 47th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
View PostThe Palestinian Authority’s Repression Undermines Struggle for Palestinian Rights
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) condemns the killing of Nizar Banat, an activist from Hebron and candidate in the recently canceled legislative elections, following his violent arrest. …
Algeria: UN member states must pressure Algerian government to end crackdown on fundamental freedoms
On Friday 18 June 2021, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) hosted a side event to the 47th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, titled “Democracy …
European bank challenged on human rights credentials
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has struggled to prevent the billions of euros it lends each year from supporting autocratic regimes, finds a new report from civil …
Libya: The kidnapping of a human rights defender raises concerns and threatens the credibility of scheduled elections
A joint letter to the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdel Hamid Dbeibah, and the Libyan Attorney General, Sideeg Al-Sour On the evening of 3 June 2021, …
Algeria: Criminalisation of Fundamental Freedoms Requires Urgent Response
View Post6 main recommendations to bring the Bank onto a sustainable path regarding human rights, climate, due diligence, transparency and accountability
24 civil society organizations around the world have sent an open letter on June 14, 2021 to governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) with 6 key recommendations to bring …
Lebanon: Independent investigation of Beirut port explosion by Human Rights Council is vital to ensuring redress and accountability
In a joint letter this morning 15 June 2021, member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council were called on to establish a yearlong independent and impartial …