We found 614 results for “Egypt”.
Opinion
Egypt Independent: Terror in Tahrir
February 2, 2013
Op-ed by Diana Sayed. Women activists have protested all over the world against sexual violence in Egypt. The protests, which took place in front of…
Press
Egypt Crisis Talks a Step Forward But Further Steps Are Needed to Put an End to Violence
February 1, 2013
New York City – Today crisis talks took place between Egypt’s deeply divided political leaders, a move that Human Rights First notes represents a welcome step…
Blog
INTERACTIVE EVENT: Human Rights Challenges as Egypt Prepares for Parliamentary Elections
January 31, 2013
We are pleased to invite you to our interactive Facebook discussion on Monday, February 4 at Noon titled, Human Rights Challenges as Egypt Prepares for Parliamentary…
Press
Escalating Political Crisis in Egypt Rooted in Lack of Political Legitimacy and Failure to Safeguard Human Rights
January 29, 2013
New York City – Human Rights First is deeply concerned by the escalating political crisis in Egypt marked by continuing violent protests and an increasing number…
Press
Secretary of State Kerry to Face Human Rights Challenges
January 29, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First congratulates newly-confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry and looks forward to working with him as he champions the administration’s commitment…
Press
Blueprint for Change in Egypt Urges New Course for Obama Administration
January 24, 2013
New York City – Tomorrow marks two years since the people of Egypt took to the streets for eighteen days of street protests that brought down…
Press
Kerry’s Commitment to Universal Values Praised
January 24, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Following Senator John Kerry’s confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Human Rights First lauds President Obama’s nominee to become the…
Blog
Tell President Obama to Put Human Rights First in his Inaugural Address [PETITION]
January 17, 2013
By Sharon Kelly Mcbride As President Obama begins his second term, he has the opportunity to define his legacy on human rights. We’ll be listening to…
Press
Obama Administration Urged to Promote and Protect Internet Freedom
January 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, as internet activists around the world celebrate “Internet Freedom Day” to mark the one-year anniversary of an internet blackout to protest controversial…
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Alber Saber Sentenced to Three Years in Prison: A Case Study in “Blasphemy Law” Persecution
December 19, 2012
On December 12, Alber Saber, an Egyptian blogger, was sentenced to three years in prison for insulting religion, a crime under the country’s penal code.…
Press
Attacks on Peaceful Protesters in Egypt Condemned
December 5, 2012
Washington, DC — Human Rights First is concerned by violent attacks on peaceful protesters outside the presidential palace in Cairo. According to press reports, police and security…
Blog
Live Blog of the Human Rights Summit – Day 2
December 5, 2012
4:55 – 4) strengthening multilateral institutions to support human rights. “We would be better off trying to fix [the UN human rights] council from the…