Tag: Rights

State of emergency extension draws condemnation

Concerns raised over effectiveness of state of emergency extension and image of…

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane

The future for Egypt’s women is in legislations, experts say

Experts say much depends on how women are to be addressed in…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Alleged child engagement party in Mansoura

A video shows an 11 year boy dancing with his nine year…

Fady Ashraf Fady Ashraf

NCHR reshuffle receives mixed reactions

New members mostly come from a human rights background, independent personalities form…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Human rights groups call for new NCHR formation

Groups call for amending NCHR law; seeks new council formation

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Alleged kidnappers released

Men accused of gathering children to take part in pro-Morsi sit-ins released…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

EIPR calls on Mansour to stand against state security court

The initiative calls on interim president to not ratify a ruling against…

Nouran El-Behairy Nouran El-Behairy

EOHR calls on Interior Ministry to refrain from using lethal force

The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights stressed the importance of the application…

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

Rights group coalition calls for women’s representation in new constitution

The coalition released a joint statement calling on the president and government…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

Syrians stranded in airport: Human Right Watch

Organisation releases statement on Egypt’s new visa rules for Syrians

Mohamad Nagi Mohamad Nagi