Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
UN urged to suspend Libya’s rights council role
Non-governmental organisations, including four IFEX members, urged the UN General Assembly to immediately suspend Libya’s membership rights in the UN Human Rights Council.
Silence is not an option: petition for immediate action by UNHRC
Several organisations, including CIHRS and Human Rights Watch, have urged the Human Rights Council to urgently respond to the violent repression of demonstrations.
Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG
Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.
Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections
The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.
Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information
The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.
IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet
The remarkable events in Tunisia call for a redoubling of efforts to restore free expression rights, said the IFEX-TMG, despite the release of Boukadous.
IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency
As the crisis evolves, the 20 members of the IFEX-TMG call for country’s rulers to respect human rights, including freedom of expression.
Bar association brings disciplinary charges against human rights defender
Radeef Mostafa is being placed under tremendous pressure for defending human rights in general and the rights of the Kurdish minority in particular.