The second training workshop on “International and Regional Mechanisms for Human Rights” has been held at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) for 8 days from the 28th …
“Sawaseya” chief editor discusses problems facing the human rights promotion in Egypt, with a group of Danish students
On April 9, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies received a visit from a Danish delegation, based upon an invitation from the Danish embassy in Cairo, the delegation constituted …
In a report submitted to the United Nations CIHRS calls for an end to the suppression of Human Rights defenders in the Arab region
Press Release Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), called upon the international community to exert effective efforts to urge Arab governments to duly reconsider their legislation, policy and practices …
At the closure of the CIHRS Course on the Use of International and Regional Mechanisms for the Protection of Human Rights: Verbal Interventions and Complaints on Freedom of Expression, Minority Rights and the Prohibition of Torture
The proceedings of the First Training Course held 20-26th of February was organized by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies )CIHRS(. The topic was “Capacity Building in the Sphere …
African human rights and civil society organizations intervention on Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council
To: African Heads of State Re: Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council As a diverse group of African human rights and civil society organizations, we look forward to a …
African human rights and civil society organizations intervention on Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council
To: African Heads of State Re: Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council As a diverse group of African human rights and civil society organizations, we look forward to a …
The Egyptian reaction to the European parliament resolution was stressful, irritated and devoid of rationality and objectivity euro-Egyptian partnership agreements have allowed for mutual intervention since the first day of their signature
Jurists and politicians unanimously agreed that Egyptian reactions concerning the recently released European Parliament report were emotive, stressful, and lacked rationality and objectivity. The report included downright condemnation of the …
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies’ (CIHRS) Report On the Consultative Meeting on Methods of Activating the Arab Charter of Human Rights (ACHR)
Upon entering into force, is there a chance for the Arab Charter of Human Rights (ACHR) to be activated? The deliberations in the consultative meeting held in Cairo on December …
Why is sectarian violence more frequent nowadays?
The American University in Cairo The School of Humanities and Social Sciences Cordially invites you to a debate on Why sectarian violence is more frequent nowadays. Organized by Mona Makram-EbeidMember of …
Letter to To EU-Egypt sub-committee for human rights, democracy, international and regional affairs
Cairo, January 16, 2008 To EU-Egypt sub-committee for human rights, democracy, international and regional affairs A letter by 32 NGOs With reference to your clear policy in support of NGOs’ …