CIHRS and the Libya Platform[1] Fear of the virus does not stop cycle of violence and impunity, leading to unspeakable civilian suffering International investigatory mechanism needed now more than ever …
American consulting firm must withdraw support from human rights-violating megaproject in Saudi Arabia
The Boston Consulting Group’s unlawful involvement in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM megaproject was the subject of an open letter endorsed by twelve human rights organizations, including the Cairo Institute for Human …
Yemen: Saudi/Emirati-led coalition culpable for its attacks on healthcare in Yemen
On 15 May 2020, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) joined a public appeal submitted by a group of non-governmental organizations working to protect human rights in situations …
Guaranteeing civil society participation at the resumed 43rd session and upcoming 44th session of the Human Rights Council.
Ambassador Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger, President of the United Nations Human Rights Council Madam President, The undersigned human rights organizations would like to thank you and your office for the measures …
Human Rights Organizations: Urgent Intervention Needed to Protect Four Journalists Sentenced to Death by Ansar Allah (Houthi) Armed Group in Yemen
Urgent Appeal to the UN Special Procedures On 25 May 2020, The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) and six Yemeni organizations submitted a joint urgent appeal addressed to …
Open Letter to the Egyptian Ministry of Justice
To His Excellency Omar Marwan, Egyptian Minister of Justice: We, the undersigned, call for an open and transparent investigation into the jailing and death of Shady Habash, a 24-year-old filmmaker …
Libya: Civil society letter to the UN high commissioner and human rights council president requesting to supplement UPR submissions due to Covid-19 pandemic
On 18 May 2020, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) joined the letter below urging the UN High Commissioner and the Human Rights Council President to re-open the …
Palestine: Israel’s Illegal Annexation of Occupied Palestinian Territory Must Be Countered by International Community
On Monday, 11 May 2020, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) and Al-Haq held a joint webinar entitled Countering Israel’s Impending Illegal Annexation of Occupied Palestinian Territory. The …
Egypt: Arbitrary detentions must end
Shady Habash, a 24-year-old Egyptian filmmaker detained since March 2018, died on Saturday, May 2nd in Cairo’s Tora Prison. His death highlights the alarming situation of prisoners of conscience – …
Syria: Forcible return to Turkey of Syrian refugees in Cyprus must end
On 15 May 2020, the administration of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) forcibly sent 100 Syrian refugees, including unaccompanied children, to Mersin, Turkey. They have been transferred …