In June 30 the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) joined a joint statement between twenty international human rights organizations, calling on member states of the United Nations to …
A new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change must be established
During the 47th session of the United Nationss Human Rights Council currently being held at the Council’s headquarters in Geneva and scheduled to continue until July 15, the Cairo Institute …
United Nations must take multilateral action to address human rights crisis in Cameroon
On 29 June, 62 NGOs throughout the world, in a joint human rights letter, called on United Nations member states, to address the human rights situation in Cameroon, during the …
European bank challenged on human rights credentials
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has struggled to prevent the billions of euros it lends each year from supporting autocratic regimes, finds a new report from civil …
6 main recommendations to bring the Bank onto a sustainable path regarding human rights, climate, due diligence, transparency and accountability
24 civil society organizations around the world have sent an open letter on June 14, 2021 to governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) with 6 key recommendations to bring …
Ethiopia: United Nations urged to take action on human rights crisis in Tigray
On 10 June, twelve regional and international human rights organizations, including the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, sent a joint letter to representatives of member states and observer states …
Joint NGO Letters on the 2021 UN Human Rights Council Elections
25th May 2021 To: Member States of the African Union Re: Africa Group candidates for UN Human Rights Council elections, 2021 Excellencies, We are writing to commend the African Union …
50 CSOs call on African Development Bank to properly consult stakeholders on implementation review of their Disclosure and Access to Information Policy
50 civil society organizations (CSOs) have signed an open letter calling on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to hold a genuine consultation of stakeholders on the implementation review of the …
Civil Society to United Nations: International community must take action against police brutality and systematic racism
In a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, over 270 civil society organizations from around the world, and 171 families of victims of …
Eritrea: Ensure mandate renewal of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, and investigation of human rights violations in Tigray
Over thirty human rights organizations called on United Nations member states to ensure that the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea is renewed during the upcoming Human …