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Egypt calls for UN comprehensive human rights approach amid COVID-19 outbreak
UN representative highlights impact on rights to life, work, food, health, medicine amongst other areas
Non-governmental human rights delegation inspects Marg prions for the first time
The delegation is also expected to visit four other prisons as part of a long-term inspection programme
Human rights activists suggest finding alternatives for death penalty
Abolishing the death penalty from penal law requires not only political will, but a general will, says Vice-President
Egypt asserts its commitment to human rights, refutes alleged violations
UK welcomes steps to address violence against women, supporting women’s empowerment
Egypt to present report on human rights before UPR in Geneva
NHRC elected three states to discuss Egypt’s human rights report during UPR session
Parliament condemns EU statement on alleged human rights violations
The committee claimed during its inspection visit to the New Minya Prisons area on Sunday that some human rights organisations “fabricate lies” about the human rights situation in Egypt.
SIS criticises Amnesty International’s allegations on Egypt’s human rights situation
“International human rights’ handling of Egyptian affairs can only be described as contradicted and subjective,” says SIS
Egypt continues its efforts to advance human rights situation: Youssef
UN ambassador warned of negative impact of climate change on human rights
New current NGOs Law is best in history: Ayman Okeil
Despite Okeil’s satisfaction with Law, he expressed concern that Law would not be properly implemented, might be used against NGOs
Egypt denies HRW’s report on ‘Sinai 2018’ operation
Organisation called for western countries to stop military support to Egypt
ACHPR’s forum kicks off on 24 April in Sharm El-Sheikh to address human rights
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi received ACHPR delegation in Cairo on Monday
Al-Sisi calls on human rights critics to respect Egyptian’s humanity, morals
‘It was historical, successful meeting,’ says Egyptian President on EU-Arab summit
Op-ed review: Constitutional amendments, human rights
Few writers comment on anticipated constitutional changes ahead of Sunday’s parliament session
Parliamentarian objects Macron’s remarks on Egypt’s human rights situation
Al-Sisi, French president held joint press conference on Monday
Op-ed review: Macron’s human rights remarks
French President addressed Egypt’s human rights’ situation, claimed that current policies are “tougher” than under Mubarak
A simple lesson of peace
As a writer on human rights issues, I do not lack reasons for concern. Nowadays, in many countries, human rights are abused, and violence strikes in one of its multiple forms. Although writing topics are plentiful, this situation is especially upsetting for anybody who yearns to live in a peaceful world. At such moments, when …
EU, GIZ provide Egypt with mobile units for spreading human rights awareness
Egypt acknowledges UDHR in its constitution, says Surkos
EU pushes for greater respect for human rights in Uganda
Egypt establishes permanent supreme committee for human rights
Committee will follow-up human rights conditions in Egypt
Roadmap of parliament’s special committees during 4th legislative round
Municipalities, criminal procedures, parties, insurance, pensions, unified construction, old rents, combating illiteracy, reducing population increase, top of parliament agenda
Foreign interference in country’s politics: more than human rights criticism
Saudi Arabia escalated tensions with Canada over comment on detained activists
Human rights organisations urge Syrian government to return remains of 161 dead individuals
According to SNHR, 82,000 people have been subjected to enforced disappearance by Syrian government since 2011
Egypt commits to combat terrorism without harming human rights
Foreign Ministry denounces UN Human Rights Commissioner’s ‘baseless allegations’ against Egypt
Op-ed review: human rights between terrorism concerns and minorities protection
Former Islamist writes Al-Qaeda influence, experts comment Doing Business Report ranking
State keen to promote human rights in parallel with counter-terrorism efforts: Al-Sisi
Annual report of human rights to be in public after presidency response, says NCHR member
Al-Sisi questions westernised approach to human rights, affirms constitutionality of decision making
The Egyptian president is to address the GA, stresses importance of economic reform
National Council for Women presents 2030 Egyptian Women Empowerment Strategy in UNOG
The NCW discussed means of evaluation for the strategy’s implementation
NCHR recommends annual reconsideration of minimum wage in Labour Law draft
The parliament is set to conclude discussions on the draft of the law by the end of May
UN Human Rights Commissioner’s statements on Egypt are “shameful”: Abou Zaid
The commissioner condemned the security measures, human rights violations, and the establishment of a state of emergency
We were not able to contact any officials: El-Khateeb’s brother
Detained Ahmed El-Khateeb was diagnosed with Leishmaniasis disease during his imprisonment in Wadi El-Natrun