Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
End persecution of human rights defenders in Bahrain now, says appeal to UNHRC
NGOs lobbying at the UN call for the release of human rights defenders, and to ensure that those who participate in Bahrain’s UPR process do not face reprisals.
Old-style repression threatens free expression in new Tunisia, says IFEX-TMG
IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group protests government appointments at media outlets, as well as mounting attacks on journalists, writers and artists.
Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups
A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.
Proposed media council undemocratic, says IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group
As Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly prepares to review a draft Constitution, the IFEX-TMG expresses its concern about a draft proposal to regulate the media, as well as prison sentences for religious reasons.
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.
IFEX-TMG salutes work of INRIC as media freedom body shuts down over obstruction
IFEX-TMG is deeply concerned by the prevailing uncertainty and obstruction that have led the independent media body, INRIC, to close its doors; in addition to a smear campaign against INRIC and its President.
Rights groups launch campaign to monitor president’s human rights priorities
The Forum of Independent Egyptian Human Rights Organizations launched a campaign to evaluate the performance of the president-elect during his first 100 days in office on human rights issues, including freedom of expression.
Escalating crackdown on rights defenders
Authorities are undertaking a fierce campaign to crackdown on rights defenders to prevent them from monitoring and reporting on ongoing violations, particularly relating to freedoms of expression and assembly and prisoners’ rights, demands for reform, or the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms in the Kingdom.