The undersigned human rights organisations condemn the Egyptian government’s response to a letter from seven Special Rapporteurs of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the situation of Egyptian Baha’is. The …
Implications of the Emerging Role of Israel and Associated Business Sectors for the ADB, including European Constituencies
Dear ADB President Masato Kanda, As representatives of civil society organizations we acknowledge that there is a long-standing history of engagement between civil society and ADB member constituencies as well …
More than 200 Organisations: Inhumane Deportation Rules Should be Rejected
On 11 March 2025, the European Commission presented a new proposal for a Return Regulation to replace the current Return Directive. Behind the euphemistic name, the proposal outlines coercive, traumatising, …
New international joint campaign to stop foreign complicity in Israel’s illegal settlement project: Stop Trade with Settlements
Download the report as a PDF fileRead the reportCampaign focuses on companies that trade, or have until recently traded, with Israeli settlements JCB (UK), Barclays Bank (UK), Siemens (Germany), Carrefour …
Urgent Appeal on Critical Health of Egyptian Lawyer and Human Rights Defender Hoda Abdel-Moneim
The undersigned human rights organizations are deeply concerned over the severe deterioration in the health of lawyer and human rights defender Hoda Abdel-Moneim, 66 years old, who has been in …
Vote Yes to Human Rights, Say No to Oppression
Electing the Egyptian government to the Human Rights Council will reward brutal repression and undermine the international human rights system We, the undersigned civil society organizations, urge all UN member …
Organizations Reject European Parliament Debate Exploiting Women’s Rights to Promote Anti-Migrant Hate
This Wednesday,10 September, during the European Parliament Plenary, a “debate” titled ”After 10 years, time to end mass migration now – protect our women and children” will be held in …
NGOs urge participants to withdraw from “World Summit on Counter-Terrorism” in Israel amid genocide in Gaza
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, strongly urge all participants to withdraw from the upcoming World Summit on Counter-Terrorism organised by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), a research institute …
Egypt’s Diplomatic Missions Weaponized as Transnational Repression Tool
We strongly condemn the unprecedented weaponization of Egyptian diplomatic missions as tools of transnational repression against peaceful protesters abroad. A recently leaked recording of Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty shows him …
The 60th Session of the Human Rights Council
UN Member States Must Reinvigorate Efforts to Protect Civilians and Uphold International Law in Yemen
Your Excellencies, As the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) prepares to convene its 60th session, we, Yemeni and international civil society organizations, write to urge you and your government …
Yemen: Civilians Suffer Amid Houthi Raids on UN Agencies and Israeli Airstrikes
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) condemns the raids conducted by Ansar Allah (Houthis) on the offices of United Nations agencies in Sana’a and Hudaydah on 31 August …
Egypt: On his 25th birthday, rights organizations renew demand for disclosure of fate of Ahmed Hassan Mustafa, forcibly disappeared for over six years
The undersigned human rights organizations are gravely concerned by the prolonged enforced disappearance of student Ahmed Hassan Mustafa, who turns 25 on 1 September 2025. Ahmed Hassan Mustafa has been …
Yemen: Enforced Disappearance: A Crime Awaiting Justice
Justice for Victims Begins with Truth, Ends with Peace
Enforced disappearance in Yemen is a worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis. It has become a deliberate tool to intimidate opponents, silence critical voices, and spread fear within society, operating …
Egyptian Authorities Should Stop Targeting Minors Over Online Gaming Activity
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the Egyptian security services’ targeting of minors for their digital activity through online gaming platforms. This alarming practice has resulted in children being arbitrarily …
Libya: Current Crackdown Indicates Broader Entrenchment of Institutional Repression under Religious and National Security Pretexts
Download the report as a PDF fileThe Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) has exposed the deleterious closure of pace for independent civil society in Libya since the country’s …