Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
IFEX-TMG members support fair and transparent allocation process for broadcasting licences
Ahead of the first ever democratic elections in the country, IFEX-TMG members encourage a swift, fair and transparent broadcast licencing process.
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
Syria should not be allowed on UN Human Rights Council, rights groups urge
In a letter of appeal, Syrian and Arab NGOs expressed alarm about Syria’s candidacy for membership in the HRC.
IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January
In its seventh formal mission to Tunisia, and the second visit since deposed President Zine El Abedine Ben Ali fled the country, an IFEX-TMG delegation spent over a week meeting a wide range of stakeholders as part of the ongoing assessment of the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Human rights organisations express concern over targeting of rights defenders
Nineteen organisations expressed concern for the safety and well-being of human rights defenders Abdulhadi AlKhawaja and Nabeel Rajab.
Human rights defenders, journalists come together to form National Coalition for Media Freedom
The founders started forming specialized work groups assigned to specific projects and programs, in cooperation with international civil society organizations concerned with freedom of information.
Blogger brought before military court over critical commentary
“We condemn the criminal prosecution of reporters and bloggers because of their opinions. We are against military trials, where minimum standards of due process are lacking,” ANHRI, CIHRS and other groups said.
Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.