Press Releases

17 July 2012

What is the Role of Egypt in the Negotiations of the International Arms Trade Treaty in New York?

The 193 UN member states have been gathered at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York since the 2nd of July to negotiate an international treaty aimed at regulating and controlling the conventional arms trade. This historic treaty is supposed to be adopted on the 27th of July, but the obstacles are so many.

3 July 2012

Our Rights in 100 Days: “The form” Launch a Campaign to Monitor the President Human Rights Priorities

Based on the critical role of civil society in defining and shaping the political future of the country,The form of independent Egyptian human rights organization launched a campaign entitled “Our Rights in 100 Days.” to evaluate the performance of the president-elect during his first 100 days in office.

28 May 2012

New Draft Law to Regulate NGOs and Civil Society: Tangible Progress Along with Flaws of the Past

The undersigned organizations express their appreciation for the efforts put forth by the Human Rights Committee of the People’s Assembly to develop a new bill, put forward by the Freedom and Justice Party, to regulate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society institutions.

21 May 2012

In Support of the Human Rights Committee: The Government Must Maintain its Commitment to Ending the State of Emergency on 31 May

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) welcomed the demands of the Human Rights Committee of the People's Assembly that the government must fully commit to ending the state of emergency by 31 May 2012.

12 April 2012

Draft Law for the Nationalization of Civil Society and Transforming it into a Government Institution

The undersigned human rights organizations declare their utter rejection of the new draft law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), prepared by the Ministry of Insurance and Social Affairs and which aims to nationalize civil society. Under this law civil society would be considered an institution of the government, and NGO staff would be regarded as civil servants.

27 March 2012

On the eve of the Arab Summit: Cooperation with Civil Society, a Key Pillar to Arab League Reform

Human rights organizations in the Arab world confirmed that the development and reform of the League of Arab States (LAS) requires the adoption of serious reforms, on top of which that the League embraces a new vision for its relationship with civil society, in line with the traditions and experiences established by similar regional groupings as well as United Nations agencies and organizations.

30 January 2012

EIPR Urges People’s Assembly to Immediately Vote to End the State of Emergency

 

In a letter Sent to MPs and Parliamentary Bodies: Field Marshal Tantawi’s Declaration Excepting Crimes of Thuggery is a Perpetuation of the Repressive Practices of the Mubarak State

30 December 2011

Attacks Against Civil Society Organizations: A Grave Step Within A Broader Campaign Led By The Military Council to Defame and Stigmatize All The Revolutionist Forces Who Had An Active Role in The 25 January Proceedings

The undersigned organizations condemn the broad, ongoing attack on human rights organizations and civil society, which today included raids on several rights organizations that actively work to promote democracy.

10 November 2011

NGOs Refuse to Meet with Governing Authorities

Egyptian rights groups: We refuse to attend meetings designed to improve the image of the repressive military council and its complicit government.

31 October 2011

A Leaf Out of Mubarak's Book: Arrest of an Activist Who Uncovered the Truth of a Massacre

We the undersigned, in our capacity as rights organizations, social movements, and political forces, announce our strong condemnation of the detention of the activist Alaa Abdel Fattah.