Marking the fourth anniversary of Algeria’s prodemocracy movement Hirak, activists and representatives of nongovernmental organizations gathered in Paris on 21 February for a press conference titled ‘On the Human Rights …
Egypt in Crisis: Following COP27 NGOs call for urgent action by the United Nations to address the worsening crisis in Egypt
In an open letter, Egyptian and international civil society organizations have called on the UN Human Rights Council (the Council) to adopt a resolution on the human rights crisis in …
Ukraine: Justice for the most serious crimes will promote international peace and security
24 February marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To date, FIDH member organisations in Ukraine, the Center for Civil Liberties, and the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, …
Hassan al-Rabea’s extradition constitutes a grave violation of Morocco’s international obligations
To the Prime Minister of Morocco, Mr. Akhannouch: We, the undersigned human rights organisations, write to express our grave concern for the fate of Saudi national Hassan al-Rabea and seek …
Joint NGO Letter to the European Parliament on Decision to Shrink “Urgency” Resolutions on Human Rights
Dear President Metsola, Dear Presidents of the political groups of the European Parliament, We are writing to follow up on our December 20 letter, where we raised concerns about proposals to …
Free Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace after a year and half of hunger strike
King of Bahrain, Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Your Majesties, We, the undersigned, write to you once more concerning …
59 Human Rights Organizations call on the European Parliament to Continue its Commitment to Supporting Human Rights and Confronting Violations
Dear President Metsola, Dear Presidents of the political groups of the European Parliament, We are writing to express our greatest concerns over recent debates and proposals to freeze all activities of …
66 local, regional and international civil society organizations condemn the ban on Yosra Frawes from entering Algerian territory and her arbitrary deportation
This morning, August 14, 66 local, regional and international civil society organizations sent a letter to each of Mr. Ayman Ben Abdelrahman – Prime Minister, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra – Minister …
We call for immediate release and demand Israel rescind the decision to revoke his Jerusalem residency based on “secret evidence”
We, the undersigned organizations, unions, and institutions, condemn and reject the arbitrary measures taken by the Israeli occupation forces against human rights defender and lawyer at Addameer, violating its obligations …
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights must condemn atrocities committed against migrants in Libya
The undersigned human rights organizations deeply regret the lack of spaces for communication, including participation and expression of opinions, between Libyan civil society and human rights organizations and the African …