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CIHRS at the 42nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from September 9-27 in Geneva, Switzerland. CIHRS’ advocacy centered …

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As the United Nations Begins its Review of Egypt’s Human Rights Record, CIHRS is Launching a Campaign to Lift the Travel Bans on Egyptian Human Rights Defenders

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Today Egypt will be subject to review under the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in Geneva.  Scores of Egyptian human rights activists who have actively participated in gathering …

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Egypt: Systematic torture is a state policy

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Joint UN submission by rights groups exposes endemic torture and appalling conditions in Egypt’s prisons Harrowing testimonies of systematic torture continue being too frequently heard as the date for Egypt’s …

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CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 41st session

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CIHRS Activities at the 41st Session of the United Nations Human Rights CouncilThe Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 41st session of the United Nations Human …

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HRC40: Saudi Arabia faces historic censure, Egypt’s attempt to undermine UN counterterrorism & human rights mechanism thwarted

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CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 40th session Saudi Arabia faces historic censure, Egypt’s attempt to undermine UN counterterrorism & human rights mechanism thwarted The Cairo Institute …