On 16 March 2021, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), together with Palestinian, Syrian and Yemeni human rights organisations, sent a letter to the Permanent Mission of Ireland …
CIHRS Tenth Annual Report: New aspects of human rights crises during the Covid-19 pandemic
“The human rights situation in the Arab region, which has already been deteriorating for years, is deteriorating even more rapidly with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially afflicting economic …
Most significant appeals of CIHRS to the HRC before its 46th session: Redress for victims and their families and accountability for perpetrators in Syria and Yemen
As the United Nations Human Rights Council prepares for its 46th session, scheduled for 22 February to 23 March 2021, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) submitted two …
New Book by CIHRS: Prospects for Reform in the Arab Region in Post COVID-19 Realities
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) has released a new book on 19 February 2021 titled “Prospects for Reform in the Arab Region in Post COVID-19 Realities.” The …
Yemen | Human Rights Organizations: UN Security Council Must Prioritize Accountability and Redress
During the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Yemen on 18 February 2021, CIHRS and Mwatana for Human Rights, along with twelve other human rights organizations, called on member …
Yemen: Biden called on to cancel $ 36.5 billion in U.S. military support to warring parties
47 civil society organizations and 35 arms control and human rights experts have sent a public letter to U.S. President Biden on arms control and human rights protection in Yemen, commending his …
Yemen: European Parliament Adopts Resolution, Calls on EU and Member States to Address Accountability Gap
On Thursday, 11 February 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen by a large majority of 638 votes for, 12 against and …
CIHRS Issues Recommendations for Biden-Harris Administration on Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa
Today the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) sent recommendations to the Biden-Harris administration in the United States on promoting and protecting human rights in the Middle East and …
Yemen: Joint Letter Calling on Congress to Help End the Conflict
On 03 December 2020, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) along with 29 international human rights and humanitarian organizations, submitted a joint letter calling on Congress to help …
UAE: International Coalition of NGOs Calls on the United States to Immediately Halt Proposed Arms Sales to the UAE
We the undersigned non-governmental organizations write in opposition to the United States government’s plans to sell more than $23 billion in advanced weapons systems and munitions to the United Arab …