Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
CIHRS: Why we’re pushing back against the Egyptian president’s constitutional coup
This has been a grim month for Egyptians who seek a better life and believe in dignity and freedom.
Egypt: Reprisal against award-winning actors for speaking out against repression
The authorities have unleashed a systematic media demonization campaign against Amr Waked and Khaled Abol Naga for participating in “Egypt Advocacy Day”.
Over 50 human rights groups call for immediate release of Saudi rights defenders
Not only are these women activists facing prosecution without due process, they’ve also subjected them to severe torture, including by sexual violence and electrocution.
Rights groups call on al-Sisi to uphold constitution and leave office once term ends
Since mid-2013, President Sisi has shut down the public sphere and effectively nationalized the press through the sale of newspapers and private channels to the security apparatus, allowing the state to dominate the media discourse.
CIHRS launches “Rowaq Arabi”, a platform for analyses of human rights movements
“Rowaq Arabi” is a platform for researchers and rights advocates offering in-depth discussions and analyses of human rights policies and developments in the MENA region.
Libya must uphold its obligation to protect women
As political turmoil and armed violence has escalated since 2013 and peaceful politics has receded sharply since the spring of 2014, the violence has impacted Libyan women as well.
New report details deteriorating human rights conditions in Egypt
Human Rights First and CIHRS have released a report detailing the severe crackdown on peaceful dissent and nongovernmental organizations in Sisi’s Egypt.
CIHRS marks Palestinian Prisoners Day
There are over 6000 Palestinian prisoners currently in Israeli jails, and since 1948, arbitrary Israeli imprisonment has deprived one million Palestinians of their freedom.