In an urgent appeal this morning 25 March 2020, five regional and international human rights organizations called on the international community to pressure the Egyptian government to immediately release actress …
G20: Hundreds of civil society organisations pledge to avoid Saudi Arabia-led process
More than 220 civil society organizations from around the world have voiced their concerns over the G20 civil society engagement process hosted by and in Saudi Arabia in 2020. The …
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Time to Recognise and End Israeli Apartheid over the Palestinian People
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination also marks the 60th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre under apartheid in South Africa, on 21 March 1960. At Sharpeville, police …
Palestine: Over 75 Organizations Commend the UN High Commissioner for Publishing the Database of Businesses Involved in Illegal Israeli Settlements
In a letter sent on 17 March 2020, seventy-eight organizations commended United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and her Office for the publication of the UN …
Egypt: Government’s deceptive UPR engagement called out by CIHRS at Human Rights Council
The failure of the Egyptian government to uphold its obligations according to the constitution and international law was subject to wide criticism during the interactive dialogue on the adoption of …
Syria: Escalating “Humanitarian Horror” Must Be Countered by International Community
The resumption of hostilities in Idlib province and the threats of further escalation present grave risks for the civilian population. Since the beginning of February 2020, at least 100 civilians, …
Unprecedented human rights crackdown obligates EU to reevaluate relations with Egypt
President Michel European Council Rue de la Loi 175 B-1048 Bruxelles High Representative Borrell European Commission Rue de la Loi 200 1000 Bruxelles Commissionner Várhelyi European Commission Rue de la …
Open Letter from Over 50 NGOs and Individuals to the UAE authorities
UAE: Freedom of expression must be upheld at all times, not only tolerated during Hay Festival Abu Dhabi As the Hay Festival Abu Dhabi opens on 25-28 February 2020 in …
70 printed issues of Rowaq Arabi now available online
A vast research archive on human rights advocacy from 1996 until today In late 2018, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) launched the electronic journal Rowaq Arabi, a …
Palestine: CIHRS and Al-Haq welcome publication of UN Database on businesses involved in unlawful Israeli settlements
Yesterday’s publication of the UN database of businesses engaged in activities related to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is welcomed by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies …