On 5 April, the longest session in the history of the United Nations Human Rights Council came to an end. Over a six-week period, UN member states debated and voted …
CIHRS 27th Regional Forum for the Human Rights Movement
‘Human Rights at a Crossroads’
On 13 and 14 April, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) convened the 27th Regional Forum for the Human Rights Movement, titled ‘Human Rights at a Crossroads’. The …
Salon Ibn Rushd: Entrenched authoritarianism in all countries of region has reaped defeatism among Arab populaces
On 22 February 2024, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) held a panel discussion as part of the monthly Salon Ibn Rushd, titled ‘Can Palestine be Liberated without …
Palestine: ICJ order on prevention of genocide spurned by Israel
In the month following the International Court of Justice’s order to prevent genocide, Israel continues to intensify its genocidal campaign of deliberate destruction and killing in Gaza. The ICJ’s decision, …
Palestine: Airstrikes on Rafah should prompt urgent action to stop genocidal campaign
Israel’s military operation in Rafah, launched yesterday 12 February, has led to a new bloodbath with over 100 people killed, according to media reports. An immediate and unconditional ceasefire must …
18 NGOs’ letter to HR/VP Borrell: EU should call for safety of journalists in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel
Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the Commission Dear High Representative Borrell, At least 83 journalists and media workers have …
More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fuelling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life. We, the undersigned organisations, call …
Palestine: ICJ Genocide Hearing an opportunity to prevent further Israeli atrocities in Gaza
The upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing on Israel’s violation of the Genocide Convention is welcomed by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS). Held today 11 January and …
Cross-Regional “Don’t Buy Into Occupation” Coalition Exposes Extensive European Financial Ties between European Financial Institutions and Companies Linked to Israel’s Illegal Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Brussels – Updated research reveals, for the third year in a row, billions worth of loans, underwriting, shares and bonds of 776 European banks, asset managers, insurance companies and pension …
The human rights setback on the Universal Declaration’s diamond jubilee
Message of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United …