Israel’s military operation in Rafah, launched yesterday 12 February, has led to a new bloodbath with over 100 people killed, according to media reports. An immediate and unconditional ceasefire must …
18 NGOs’ letter to HR/VP Borrell: EU should call for safety of journalists in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel
Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the Commission Dear High Representative Borrell, At least 83 journalists and media workers have …
More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fuelling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life. We, the undersigned organisations, call …
Palestine: ICJ Genocide Hearing an opportunity to prevent further Israeli atrocities in Gaza
The upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing on Israel’s violation of the Genocide Convention is welcomed by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS). Held today 11 January and …
Cross-Regional “Don’t Buy Into Occupation” Coalition Exposes Extensive European Financial Ties between European Financial Institutions and Companies Linked to Israel’s Illegal Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Brussels – Updated research reveals, for the third year in a row, billions worth of loans, underwriting, shares and bonds of 776 European banks, asset managers, insurance companies and pension …
The human rights setback on the Universal Declaration’s diamond jubilee
Message of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United …
Palestine: Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza is More Urgent than Ever
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is appalled by the disregard of international legal standards in the current conflict in Gaza. Over the past month, Israel has operated …
International and Arab failure to prevent the annihilation of the Palestinian people must end
A Joint Statement by 48 Human Rights Organizations from Eight Arab Countries The undersigned Arab human rights organizations call on permanent member states of the United Nations Security Council and …
Massacre of Palestinian civilians outcome of unconditional international support for Israeli war on Gaza
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is appalled by the bombing of Al Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, which has resulted in over 500 fatalities and …
54th Session of UNHRC: Positive steps on Sudan but silence persists towards victims in the MENA region
The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) concluded on 14 October 2023, coinciding with several major human rights developments in the Middle East and North Africa …