The Organizations signing this statement are disillusioned by the Supreme Council of the Armed forces decision to ban international monitoring of the elections, this decision comes at a time when …
“No” to the Treachery Act… “No” to the Release of Perpetrators: Towards an independent judicial committee to establish transitional justice in Egypt
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) welcomes the decision by Judge Hossam alGheryani, the president of the Supreme Judicial Council, to appoint a committee to discuss a new law to ensure financial and administrative independence of the judiciary in accordance with international standards. This decision is considered a step …
18th Human Rights Summer course for Egyptian university students
The activities of the18th Human Rights Summer course for Egyptian university students start today under the heading of “Egypt the Revolution… Our Rights Now.” The course is organized every …
In a letter to the Minister of Information CIHRS stresses that the ministry is temporary and that the public’s rights are its guiding charter
In a letter sent to the Minister of Information this morning, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) stressed the need to deal with the ministry as a temporary ministry, as …
In a letter to the Minister of Information, CIHRS stresses that the ministry is temporary and that the public’s rights are its guiding charter
Press statement In a letter sent to the Minister of Information this morning, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) stressed the need to deal with the …
A “Papyrus” from Egyptian Human Rights NGOs: The protection of fundamental rights within the new constitution
In light of the ongoing debate on the “January 25th” Constitutional process and its core provisions, the Cairo Institute for Human Right Studies (CIHRS) and several Egyptian human rights organizations …
“Democracy and elections” opening of a project that aims to bring together activists and journalists from all over Egypt.
The first training workshop, “Democracy and elections” opening of a project that aims to bring together activists and journalists from all over Egypt Training workshop has launched today …
Addressing the new Foreign Minister: CIHRS calls for respect of human rights and an end to supporting dictatorships and continued commitment to join the International Criminal Court
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is closely monitoring developments after Mohamed al-Urabi was appointed to replace Nabil al-Arabi as Foreign Minister, hoping that Egypt’s foreign policies will …
Addressing the new Foreign Minister: CIHRS calls for respect of human rights and an end to supporting dictatorships
Addressing the new Foreign Minister:CIHRS calls for respect of human rights and an end to supporting dictatorships and continued commitment to join the International Criminal Court Press release …
In defense of judicial independence
Transparent investigations and trials and avoiding double standards protect the courts and guarantee accountability The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is extremely concerned about judicial independence …