(13 October 2021) Civil society organizations condemn and express their profound disappointment at the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (the Council) decision to discontinue the mandate of the Group of …
UN Human Rights Council must not abandon the people of Yemen: UN investigation into war crimes in Yemen under pressure from Saudi coalition
View PostCall on the United Nations Human Rights Council to ensure the renewal of the mandate of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen in the face of heightened pressure
On Thursday, 7 October 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) will vote on a resolution under agenda item 2 to renew the mandate of the UN Group of …
Violations against civilians, including journalists, human rights defenders and academics in Yemen
View PostUnited Nations urged to intervene to save dozens of Yemenis sentenced to death, in light of the recent execution of 9 defendants after flawed trial proceedings
On 24 September, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights (CIHRS) and Yemeni human rights organizations sent an urgent appeal calling on the special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights …
Rights groups launch new people-led campaign to hold Yemen’s peace spoilers to account
View PostCalls grow at UN to ensure international criminal investigation into atrocities in Yemen
View PostStates should support accountability for crimes under international law committed in Yemen at the 48th Session of the Human Rights Council
Joint Civil Society Letter Your Excellency, We write to you to urge your government to use the upcoming 48th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to: Establish …
Security Council and United Nations called on by human rights community to take urgent measures to protect human rights defenders and peacebuilders, especially in places of conflict
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) joined more than 350 human rights organizations around the world in an open letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, regarding …
G7 Leaders Should Turn Rhetoric into Action to Address Human Rights Crises in the Middle East and North Africa
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) sent an open letter to G7 leaders on June 10 setting out recommendations for how policies of G7 states can improve the …