The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) expresses its deep concern regarding the wave of violence taking place in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) and Israel since 2 October. …
CIHRS congratulates the Tunisian people and the National Dialogue Quartet for the Nobel Peace Prize
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year for its crucial role in building a pluralistic …
Syria: Disclose Whereabouts of Detained Freedom of Expression Advocate, Release Bassel Khartabil, Held Unfairly since 2012
Syria’s authorities should immediately reveal the whereabouts of Bassel Khartabil, a software developer and defender of freedom of expression, 31 organizations said today. Syrian authorities transferred Khartabil, who has been …
CIHRS: Spiral of Violence in Libya is Natural Result of Impunity
During the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), which concluded yesterday, Friday, at the council’s headquarters in Geneva, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies spotlighted the …
NGOs Invite States to Sign UN Joint-Statement on Bahrain
The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy alongside 16 NGOs today voiced our support for the UN joint-statement on human rights in Bahrain. The joint-statement, delivered by Switzerland at the …
RE: Resolution on Yemen at the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Your Excellency, We, the undersigned organizations, write to urge your delegation to support the establishment by the UN Human Rights Council during its 30th session of an independent, international mechanism to …
President Obama Urged to Underscore Link Between Repression and Rising Violent Extremism During Leaders’ Summit
Human Rights First and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) today urged President Obama to press for firm commitments from governments taking part in the United Nations General …
The Moroccan government should halt all restrictions on civil society and stop harassment of human rights defenders
Today, Tuesday 22 September, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), jointly with the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, Frontline Defenders, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the Euro-Mediterranean …
A clear message of deterrence should be sent to all parties to end violence and resume the political process in Syria
Yesterday, Monday September 21, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) delivered an oral intervention concerning the continuing deterioration of the situation in Syria and the plight of civilians. …
Calls for Independent International Inquiry into Violations to Ensure Accountability and End Impunity
On the sidelines of the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, in collaboration with Amnesty International, the Gulf Center for Human …
The Challenges and Their Urgent Need for Protection
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, ARTICLE 19 and Cairo Institute of Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) held a well-attended side event focused on …
CIHRS Argues that Ensuring Accountability and Rebuilding Security Institutions are the Only Paths to Peace in Libya
The future of political transition in Libya remains uncertain as attempts towards national reconciliation to end the recent wave of armed hostilities face several hardships. Today, the Cairo Institute for …
Saudi Arabia: A Closed letter from Human Rights Organizations to the Saudi leadership
Sent on 16 July 2015 and no reply has been received as yet His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King …
Urgent Appeal: Release Prisoner of Conscience Dr Abduljalil al-Singace as Hunger Strike Reaches 160th Day
Dr Abduljalil al-Singace is a prisoner of conscience and a member of the Bahrain 13, a group of activists arrested by the Bahraini government for their role in peaceful protests …
UN Human Rights Council: Create Commission of Inquiry for Yemen
The undersigned organizations call on the United Nations Human Rights Council to create an international commission of inquiry to investigate alleged serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human …