When the Muslim Brotherhood was counted among the opposition, before the 25 January revolution, the group took part in several discussions with civil political forces and human rights organizations, both …
The Minister of Interior meets with Human Rights Organizations
Yesterday, Tuesday, September 26, 2012, the Minister of Interior, General Ahmed Gamal Al Din, met with several representatives of human rights organizations to discuss their evaluation of the security situation …
CIHRS in Assiut: Promotion of Local Participation through 11 Human Rights advocacy Campaigns
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies held a five-day training workshop on “The Promotion of local participation in the defense of human rights” in Assiut. The workshop which extended …
Social Justice in Egypt’s Constitution A Lecture by CIHRS in Assiut
In light of escalating protests demanding economic and social policies that take into account social justice, the constituent assembly is close to finalizing the draft constitution, to be put to …
Evaluating the media performance during the 2011 parliamentary elections
An analytical study of the performance of 20 media outlets over the 3-month period during which the elections were held Freedom and independence of the media is a cornerstone of …
CIHRS Concludes the 19th Training Course for Students with “Six” Youth Campaigns for Raising Awareness on Human Rights
Over fifteen days, participants of the 19th training course for University Students, held by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) addressed various human rights themes and dilemmas, including The …
EBRD Country Assessment and Operational Priorities for Egypt
Dear Sir Suma Chakrabarti, The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, and Human Rights Watch thank the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) …
Eight rights groups file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor on the arrest of Albert Saber Ayyad and his family’s expulsion from their home
Today eight advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor against the Minister of Interior and several police personnel with the Marg police station regarding the arrest of Albert …
Freedom of Media and Creativity Between the President’s Promises and Practices
President Mohammad Morsi promised not to break a pen, close down a newspaper or channel during his tenure. In “Our Right in 100 days” Campaign, we urged him to immediately …
Al-Bashir’s Expected Visit to Cairo, a Blunt Betrayal to the Victims of the Egyptian Revolution
Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir is expected to arrive in Cairo today, 16 September 2012, in his first visit to Egypt since the election of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. The Cairo …