Articles by Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
African Commission should examine Tunisia’s poor record on freedom of expression, say TMG members
The TMG supports the NGO forum resolution urging the ACHPR to “conduct a fact-finding mission to Tunisia for an objective and documented assessment of the situation of a pluralistic and independent media.”
Human rights defender prevented from leaving Palestine to attend Cairo meeting
Shawan Jabarin was prevented from attending a regional meeting at the Cairo Centre for Human Rights.
Court decision upholding “defamation of religions” laws is major setback, say ARTICLE 19 and CIHRS
The legal provisions seriously threaten the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of thought, conscience and religion, especially in relation to minority groups.
TMG welcomes release of journalist Ben Brik but condemns policy of punishing critical journalists
Members of the TMG, which is on mission in Tunisia this week, also condemned the charges against journalist Fahem Boukadous as a political manoeuvre whose true aim is to silence criticism of Tunisian authorities.
TMG calls for end to harassment of journalists in Tunisia
The Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of 20 IFEX members, has received reports of further harassment of Tunisian journalists working for independent media.
“Defamation of religions” resolution suffers major loss of political support
CIHRS calls vote at UN Human Rights Council a “major victory for freedom of expression advocates.”
Human rights NGOs argue “defamation of religions” law contravenes freedom of expression, freedom of religion and equality
The 1965 law prohibits “interpretation and activities that are in deviation of the basic religious teachings” in the country.
UN Human Rights Council: 40 IFEX members reject “defamation of religions” resolutions
In a joint submission to the UN Human Rights Council, 40 IFEX members protest resolutions on defamation of religion and the proposed elaboration of complementary standards to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.