Articles by Child Rights International Network (CRIN)
Egypt’s Draft NGO Law Dismantles Civil Society
We, the undersigned civil society organisations unequivocally condemn the law on civic associations (non-governmental organisations) adopted by Egypt’s Parliament on 15 November 2016. The Parliament has debated and approved the bill in its entirety in record time, and referred it to the State Council for legal review (non-binding on the Parliament in this case). If […]
Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies
Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.
Civil society under threat: Challenges for human rights advocates in Eurasia
In recent years, the space afforded to civil society to operate freely has been shrinking dramatically. Eastern Europe and Central Asia have been especially badly affected by this phenomenon. Stronger standards protecting national human rights defenders are essential in order for them to continue their work.
International community calls for the release of VICE fixer Mohammed Ismael Rasool
Members of the IFEX network and other concerned organisations demand justice for wrongful imprisonment of Mohammed Ismael Rasaool