The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) hails the courageous work of the many human rights defenders in the Arab region who were – and still are – one …
Joint Call by Civil Society for a Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council to consider the findings of the Syrian Commission of Inquiry and ensure accountability
Your Excellency, As civil society organizations from around the world we urgently call on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC) to convene a special session on Syria …
UN Human Rights Council Concludes its 18th Session: Arab Spring turns into “winter of discontent” at the United Nations . UN Rights Council shines spot-light on Middle East, but does not provide protection for democracy activists
In the shadow of brutal crackdowns and severe repressive attacks launched by entrenched autocrats against pro-democracy movements throughout the Arab world, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council began its …
The case of crimes against humanity and the need for justice Syria, Libya, and Yemen discussed at a side event to HRC 18
Yesterday, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), in cooperation with Haitham Maleh Foundation for the Defense of Syrian Human Rights Defenders, Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), …
“Day of Rage” UN Rights Council takes up situations in Libya, Sudan, Syria and Yemen
(Geneva- 19 September, 2011) Today, human rights defenders from throughout the Arab region converged on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (the Council), during its 18th Session, to respond …
Oral Intervention presented by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies in cooperation with the Haytham Maleh Foundation at the 18th Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
. Thank you Madame President, My name is Haithem Maleh. I am a Syrian lawyer who has worked for the realization of human rights in …
Silence Is Not an Option! Syrians cannot afford to wait!
Civil society organizations from across the Arab region call on the Arab League to suspend Syria’s membership rights as human rights violations continue A coalition of more than 170 local …
18th session of the UN Human Rights Council opens in Geneva. CIHRS presents human right situation in the region through a series of written and oral interventions and side events
Today, 12 September, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) inaugurates its 18th session in its Geneva headquarters, which is scheduled to continue until 30 September. This session is of particular …
ArticleName In an extraordinary session on rights violations in Syria, the UN Human Rights Council forms investigative committee to look into Crimes against Humanity
On 23 August 2011, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) decided with the approval of 33 member states to form an investigative committee on allegations of Crimes Against Humanity …
Over 40 NGOs express their support for granting the ECOSOC Status to Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression
Your Excellency, As civil society organizations from throughout the African and Arab regions and around the world, we are writing to you to express our strong support and …