Some Egyptian intellectuals and academics agree that the reasons behind the weakness of demonstrations in the Arab World protesting the American war on Iraq are not only due to government …
Iraqi Elections: A step towards democracy or dedication of sectarianism?
On January 30, 2005, Iraq witnessed the first multiple elections in the country since five decades. Election which were the subject of sharp political debate, between those who view it …
Peace Requires Justice: U.N. should Immediately refer Darfur to the ICC
The Darfur Consortium, is an umbrella group of more than forty mainly African civil society organizations, along with Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) and Human Rights First (formerly …
In view of weakness of the street: On what does the opposition bet to achieve its objectives?
No doubt, the reform issue has imposed itself on the agenda of public opinion in Egypt, but this does not mean a promise to achieve any serious reform steps in …
An Awarding Program for the students of Al-Khartoum University
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies hosted, together with the African Studies Office at the American University in Cairo, the scientific trip for the students of the Faculty of Economic …
Towards a democratic law for ending the one-party system
This book is considered as a shout to put an end to all the bounds on the formation of political parties and for practicing its activities; because parties were and …
Egyptian Journalists and democracy in the nineties
Translation revised and edited by: Magdie El Naiem Presented by: Dr. M. El Sied Saeed This book is the first detailed study covering the contribution of the Egyptian journalists in …
Within the Context of Democratic Rotation of Power:Is Democracy an Option for the Future in Palestine?
The Palestinian Presidential Elections, which ended on January 9th with Mohammad Abbas “Abu Mazzen” of the Fath Movement as president, received wide attention. This election was a difficult test for …
Rabat declaration: Toward equal partnership for democracy, human rights, fair peace and economy and social development
Rabat 8-9 December 2004. CIHRS 10th Regional Forum of the Human Rights Movement concluding statement Here
CIHRS 10th Regional Forum of the Human Rights Movement: What is the role of the Civil Society in the Forum for the Future?
The Forum of the civil society which was parallel to the “Forum for the Future” closed its proceedings in Rabat yesterday. It ended up with recommendations and a comprehensive document …