(Geneva, September 21, 2021) – United Nations Human Rights Council member states, including Libya, should continue to support the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya by renewing its mandate during its …
Calls grow at UN to ensure international criminal investigation into atrocities in Yemen
View PostJoint Letter to the Human Rights Council calling for an International Investigative Mission into the Beirut Blast
To the Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Excellencies, We, the undersigned Lebanese and international organizations, individuals, survivors, and families of the …
Libya: Government of National Unity relies on Gaddafi’s arsenal of repressive laws to restrict civil society and block its role in the electoral process
View PostJoint Letter to the Human Rights Council calling for an International Investigative Mission into the Beirut Blast
To the Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Excellencies, We, the undersigned Lebanese and international organizations, individuals, survivors, and families of the …
Human rights call to the European Investment Bank for a new strategy that ensures the Bank’s promotion and preservation of human rights
Over 20 civil society organizations are sending a joint statement to the leadership of the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the importance of making human rights a true priority for …
Sudan: Human Rights Council should continue to support human rights in Sudan
Ahead of the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, 38 international, regional and local human rights organizations, including the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), sent …
Urgent human rights appeal regarding investigation of crimes committed in Afghanistan
Within the framework of the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which begins tomorrow 14 September and continues until 8 October, 50 human rights organizations around the …
States 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 …