In recent months, security institutions and armed groups throughout Libya have led a virulent campaign against freedom of expression and association, specifically targeting independent civil society and free thought. Groups …
Israel’s apartheid, use of counterterrorism laws against human rights defenders, top CIHRS’ agenda at the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Throughout the course of over a month, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) took part in the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC), …
Open Letter: Social media companies must take urgent action to protect Libyan human rights defenders
Respected Chairpersons and Staff at Facebook, Twitter and Telegram, Front Line Defenders, an international human right organisation which works to provide hands-on practical support to human rights defenders at risk …
Libya: Terrorization of civil society on moral and religious grounds highlights impunity of radical armed groups
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) calls on Libya’s Presidential Council and the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to immediately stop vilifying and inciting …
49th UN Human Rights Council: CIHRS and partners prepare advocacy on MENA region
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View PostCivil society appeal to the Italian government, the UNHCR and the IOM for the Immediate withdrawal of the Italy-Libya Memorandum
On February 2, 2022, the day marking the fifth anniversary of the Memorandum, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) – together with the Association for Judicial Studies on …
A Message from Civil Society in the Arab Region to the Summit for Democracy
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View PostLibya: New cybercrime law must be rescinded
The undersigned organizations call upon the Libyan authorities to rescind the cybercrime law recently adopted by the Libya’s House of Representatives. The law would severely restrict freedom of expression, curtail …