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Egypt affirms commitment to human rights-related obligations at high-level segment of UNHRC’s 52nd session

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 03:49 GMT

Egypt has affirmed its commitment to fulfill its international obligations related to human rights during the high-level segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Egypt’s justice minister heads to Geneva to review periodic human rights report

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 - 09:35 GMT

Egypt’s Justice Minister Omar Marwan headed for Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday to lead a high-level delegation to review the fifth periodical report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC), slated for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Experts in UNHRC call for protecting human rights from AI challenges

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 10:00 GMT

A number of international experts in artificial intelligence (AI) and human rights, along with international organizations and individuals, called for a unified effort through an international action and legal framework to protect human rights privacy when it comes to adopting AI technologies.

EOHR chief says Egypt keen to continuously improve comprehensive human rights situation

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 - 08:40 GMT

Shiha’s remarks came in response to a question during a conference on Thursday titled 'Building a Post-Pandemic World...A Comprehensive Approach to Human Rights” about an international statement that criticized human rights situation in Egypt last March.

Egyptian parliament urges western countries to refrain from politicizing human rights after UNHRC statement

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 - 09:25 GMT

The House urged the countries that participated in the statement to “not inaugurate themselves as guardians on Egypt”

Maat Foundation delegates to attend 41st UNHRC Session

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 - 01:07 GMT

Members of Maat Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights are taking part in 41st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Egyptian Human Rights delegation to participate in 40th session of UNHRC‎

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 - 02:39 GMT

A human rights delegation comprised of two NGOs is expected to participate in ‎the 40th session of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva launched on February 27.

Bahraini delegation refutes Qatari FM allegations to UNHRC

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 - 04:38 GMT

Bahraini delegation refutes allegations made by Qatari FM to Human Rights Council

Foreign Min. addresses 40th session of UNHRC in Geneva

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 - 12:36 GMT

Shourky will also hold multiple meetings with several international organizations, including the World Health Organization and International Telecommunication Union.

Al-Ghufran tribe calls on UN Rapporteur on indigenous people to take action against Qatar

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 - 01:53 GMT

A delegation from Qatari Al-Ghufran tribe called on Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples to take serious steps in investigating and documenting the human rights violations committed against the tribe.

Geneva: Al-Ghufran holds press conference demanding rights, presenting evidence for claims

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 - 02:49 GMT

The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) held Thursday a seminar titled, ‘Qatar: How to protect the Al-Ghufran tribe?’, in Geneva.

Al-Ghufran tribe organizes sit-in by Broken Chair to protest Qatar regime’s crimes

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 01:04 GMT

A delegation from the Al-Ghufran Tribe, one of the biggest tribes in Qatar, staged a sit-in Wednesday in front of the Broken Chair, to denounce human rights crimes by the Qatari regime.

Al-Ghufran tribe calls on UN to seriously investigate ‘crime’ of stripping them of Qatari nationality

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 06:15 GMT

A delegation from the Al-Ghufran tribe called on the UN to take serious action towards investigating their complaint, submitted Monday, against the Qatari regime’s human rights violations against the tribe.

Al-Ghufran tribe calls on UN to take serious steps against Qatari regime violations

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 05:48 GMT

Al-Ghufran tribe called Tuesday on the UN to take serious action in addressing the complaint submitted by the tribe Monday to the UNHRC office regarding human rights violations by the Qatari regime.

Al-Ghufran tribe organizes Protest in Geneva to demand accountability for Qatar regime’s human rights violations

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 11:00 GMT

A delegation from the Al-Ghufran Tribe staged a protest Tuesday in front of the United Nations in Geneva to denounce the crimes of the Qatari regime

All that I wish for is to live with dignity in Qatar: Child from Al-Ghurfran tribe

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 02:29 GMT

Mohamed Bin Gazer El-Eerd Wildany, a child from the Al-Ghufran tribe in Qatar, spoke during the a meeting that saw the tribe submitting a complaint to the Office of the UNHRC.

Al-Ghufran Tribe delegation submits petition on Qatari human rights violation to UNHRC

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 10:27 GMT

A delegation representing Al-Ghufran tribe, which is subject to systemic discrimination by Qatari authorities, submitted a letter to the UNHR Commissioner office.

Egyptian delegation in Geneva expresses reservations about UNHR Chief’s comments

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 - 11:55 GMT

The delegation pointed out the fact that Bachelet, who only took office two weeks ago, is new to her position and has many issues to look at prior to make such comments.

AEFL, Dialogue for Development meet UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 - 11:26 GMT

Egyptian delegation in Geneva sat down with the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances to discuss the effects of the issue is Egypt and how to best handle it.

Egy. activists urge int. community to work closely with countries fighting terrorism

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 - 01:56 GMT

“There should be cooperation between countries allowing them to exchange information... and prevent the facilitation of the passage of terrorist leaders.”

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