On January 30, 2005, Iraq witnessed the first multiple elections in the country since five decades. Election which were the subject of sharp political debate, between those who view it …
In view of weakness of the street: On what does the opposition bet to achieve its objectives?
No doubt, the reform issue has imposed itself on the agenda of public opinion in Egypt, but this does not mean a promise to achieve any serious reform steps in …
Within the Context of Democratic Rotation of Power:Is Democracy an Option for the Future in Palestine?
The Palestinian Presidential Elections, which ended on January 9th with Mohammad Abbas “Abu Mazzen” of the Fath Movement as president, received wide attention. This election was a difficult test for …
Between Reform and Catastrophe: Has Time Run Out for Saving the Palestinian Issue?
In the past few months, particularly since mid-July, the occupied Palestinian territories have been a site for huge events and a complex internal crisis. There is a complete lack of …
?Why Did the Islamic State Fail in the Modern Age
Within the Ibn-Rashid Saloon, the Cairo Center for Human Rights Studies organized a symposium titled “Why Did the Islamic Nation Fail in the Modern Age?” Among those who participated were …
Torture in Egypt and Abu Ghreib
General Fouad Allam: Negative Incidences Happen, but Torture is not a Prevailing Phenomenon Activists, human rights activists, and politicians directed serious attacks against the policies of the Egyptian government and …
Would the Arab Order Respond to External Pressure After Failing to Present an Arab Vision for Reform?!
Jamal Abdul Gawad: Introduced reform cases at the Summit that constituted a radical change, even if presented for the sake of manipulation. Osama Saraya: The Egyptian intellectuals stood against change …
What is the Future of the Islamic Legislation “Shari’a”?
The question about the future of the Islamic legislation, or Shari’a in the Islamic world, whether it is Arab or not, is currently a strong issue, especially after the failure …
The Egyptian National Council for Human Rights Priorities and Civil Society Responsibilities
Within the framework of the declaration of the establishment of the Egyptian National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), which starts its meetings this week, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights …
Which Arab Charter on Human Rights
After being lately updated by the permanent committee for Human Rights, the Arab charter on human rights project has been the core of a symposium organized by the Cairo Institute …