The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from September 9-27 in Geneva, Switzerland. CIHRS’ advocacy centered …
As the United Nations Begins its Review of Egypt’s Human Rights Record, CIHRS is Launching a Campaign to Lift the Travel Bans on Egyptian Human Rights Defenders
Today Egypt will be subject to review under the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in Geneva. Scores of Egyptian human rights activists who have actively participated in gathering …
Egypt: Systematic torture is a state policy
Joint UN submission by rights groups exposes endemic torture and appalling conditions in Egypt’s prisons Harrowing testimonies of systematic torture continue being too frequently heard as the date for Egypt’s …
More than 100 Organisations Call for the Release of the UN Database of Businesses Engaged in Activities with Israeli Settlements
On 27 August 2019, 103 local, regional and international organizations called on the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Madam Michelle Bachelet, to release the UN database of …
CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 41st session
CIHRS Activities at the 41st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) engaged in the 41st session of the United Nations …
HRC40: Saudi Arabia faces historic censure, Egypt’s attempt to undermine UN counterterrorism & human rights mechanism thwarted
CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 40th session Saudi Arabia faces historic censure, Egypt’s attempt to undermine UN counterterrorism & human rights mechanism thwarted The Cairo Institute …
Ensure continued scrutiny of the human rights situation in Eritrea
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Excellency, We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are writing to urge you to support the …
CIHRS and NGOs from around the world call for action to address funding crises at United Nations human rights mechanisms
To: All Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva and New York Cc: UN Secretary General UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Chairpersons of the Human Rights Treaty Bodies …
Palestine | Three reasons why the European Union should support the United Nations Database on businesses activities related to Israeli settlements
The undersigned human rights organisations stress the utmost importance of European Union (EU) and Member States supporting the United Nations (UN) Database on businesses operating in Israeli settlements (the Database), …
Stand against impunity in Yemen prevails as UN renews war crimes investigations
In a significant stand against impunity for war crimes in Yemen, the 39th UN Human Rights Council voted on Friday September 28th to renew the mandate of the Group of …
CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 39th Session: UN renews historic investigations into Yemen war crimes despite Saudi threats
CIHRS at the United Nations Human Rights Council – 39th Session: UN renews historic investigations into Yemen war crimes despite Saudi threats The 39th session of the United Nations Human …
Over 750 human rights organizations from around the world welcome speech by new High Commissioner for Human Rights
Dear High Commissioner Bachelet, As local, national, regional, and international civil society organizations from every corner of the world, we offer warm congratulations on your appointment as United Nations (UN) …
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies at the United Nations | 38th Session of the Human Rights Council
بين 18 يونيه و6 يوليو 2018، انعقدت الدورة الـ38 لمجلس حقوق الإنسان بالأمم المتحدة في جنيف بسويسرا. ركزت الجلسة على القرارات المواضيعية، بما في ذلك تلك المتعلقة بحماية المجتمع المدني …
Oral intervention on Yemen at the UN Human Rights Council 38th Session
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies delivered an oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council 38th session held in Geneva in June, deteriorating situation in Yemen.UN Human …
Oral intervention at United Nations Human Rights Council’s 28th Special Session on deteriorating human rights situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory
UN Human Rights Council: Twenty-Eighth Session – Oral Intervention, Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies 18 May 2018Delivered by: Mona SabellaThank you Mr. President, It is clear from the last …