On 10 November 2019, The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) delivered a Joint Parallel Report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) with …
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies and Palestinian Organizations Appeal to UN Over Imminent Deportation of Activist Omar Barghouti
On 6 November 2019, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) along with Palestinian organizations Al-Haq, BADIL, and the Community Action Center at Al-Quds University sent a joint urgent …
A Question of UN Credibility: Releasing the Settlements Database
by Nada Awad, Maha Abdullah Hundreds of Palestinian, regional, and international organizations have called on the previous and current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to release the UN database of companies engaged in …
15 Youth leaders from 7 countries complete CIHRS’ third annual Young Leaders of Civil Society Program in Tunisia
In November 2019, the Human Rights Education Program at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies held its third annual Young Leaders of Civil Society Program (YLCSP), a training symposium …
CIHRS at the 42nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from September 9-27 in Geneva, Switzerland. CIHRS’ advocacy centered …
Palestine: Omar Barghouti at Imminent Risk of Deportation as Israeli Interior Minister Initiates Proceedings to Punitively Revoke his Residency Status
“I plan to act quickly to revoke Omar Barghouti’s resident status in Israel” Arye Deri, Israel’s Interior Minister, 6 October 2019 On 6 October 2019, Israeli Interior Minister Arye Deri …
In a letter to members of the US House of Representatives: Human Rights Organizations Urge Members to Take Action against Israel’s Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Dear Representative, We are a group of Palestinian, regional, and international human rights organizations, and we write to thank you for your leadership in advocating for Palestinian human rights. We …
MANIFESTO OF THE BRAZILIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE CANDIDATURE OF BRAZIL TO THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Brazil has strongly supported Palestinians and their pursuit of independence and justice. However, following the election of the new government, led by President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian policy with regard to …
9 Organizations Call for Immediate Release of UN Database on Settlement Business Activities
Geneva, Switzerland – The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies and eight additional human rights organizations issued a statement expressing their serious concern and disappointment regarding the decision by the …
JOINT SUBMISSION TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR THE LIST OF THEMES ON ISRAEL’S SEVENTEENTH TO NINETEENTH PERIODIC REPORTS
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) delivered a joint submission to the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) with Al-Haq, BADIL Resource Center …
More than 100 Organisations Call for the Release of the UN Database of Businesses Engaged in Activities with Israeli Settlements
On 27 August 2019, 103 local, regional and international organizations called on the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Madam Michelle Bachelet, to release the UN database of …
CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 41st session
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from 24 June to 12 July 2019 in Geneva, …
Israeli Authorities Attempt to Forcibly Deport Palestinian Photojournalist from Jerusalem to Jordan
During the night of 21-22 July 2019, the Israeli authorities attempted to deport Palestinian photojournalist Mustafa al-Kharouf, from Givon Prison near the city of Ramleh in Israel to Jordan, a …
HRC40: Saudi Arabia faces historic censure, Egypt’s attempt to undermine UN counterterrorism & human rights mechanism thwarted
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 40th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from February 25th to March 22nd 2019 in Geneva, …
US Pressure to Deny Palestinian Rights in “Deal of the Century” Bahrain Workshop Must be Rejected
We, the undersigned, express our grave concern regarding the US-led “Peace to Prosperity” workshop in Bahrain, which poses a significant threat to the Palestinian right to self-determination, justice, and equality. …