On 2-3 September 2022, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) convened its 26th Regional Forum for the Human Rights Movement in Brussels, Belgium. Fifty human rights defenders and …
Libya: CIHRS welcomes ruling suspending executive interference in NGOs and calls on legislature to quickly adopt law guaranteeing freedom of association
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UN Human Rights Council concludes 50th Session:
UN Human Rights Council: Libyan government moves to end UN investigation into war crimes in the country despite ongoing atrocities
View PostLibya: Supporting the extension of UN Fact-Finding Mission mandate and international community efforts to uphold justice
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) organized a webinar on the sidelines of the activities of the 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on …
18 human rights organizations call for renewal of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Libya
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View PostLibya: Authorities in East and West Unite in Imposing Crackdown on Civil and Political Freedoms
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 …