Latest in Tag: NGOs Highlight
Latest in Tag: NGOs
Al-Sisi ratifies NGO Law six months after parliament approvalÂ
The cabinet to decide bylaw of the new law within two months
Parliamentâs insignificant debates interfere with personal lives as legislative tasks linger
MPs have been talking about a number of “illogic” issues, lack understanding of responsibilities, say experts
“Empowerment and Technological Integration of NGOs” conference to support NGOs
Social Solidarity Ministry collaborates with Microsoft to create GIS maps for NGOs
German embassy welcomes resuming of German NGOsâ work in Egypt
A number of foreign organisations shut down in Egypt in 2011, after the occurrence of the NGO foreign-funding case
Egypt condemns EU, UK comments on judicial actions against NGOsÂ
Abou Zaid said in a statement that these countries should mind their internal affairs
Court upholds decision to freeze assets of lawyer Azza Soliman
Court to decide on fate of assets of civil society workers Mozn Hassan and Mohamed Zarea on 11 January
Parliamentâs first drafted legislation on NGOs heavily criticised
NGO establishment issues, governmental oversight, and prison among problems faced in new law
New law regulating NGOs would eliminate civil society: NGO leaders Â
The State Council announced on Monday that it has concluded its review of the NGO draft law and will send it back to parliament, according to state-run Akhbar Al-YoumÂ
NGOs law needs strong executive tools: Al-Khouly
NGO draft law draws more criticism
âMonitoring finances differs from interfering in NGO activities,â says former social solidarity minister
Parliament approves controversial NGO bill despite criticism
MPs did not consider another bill that was filed by the government and drafted their own repressive bill
Parliament preliminary approves NGO draft law suggested by MP
Mondayâs session saw disputes between MPs and government representatives due to delays in discussing the stateâs draft law
El-Nadeem Centre bank account frozen by order of CBE
The NGO previously faced two closure attempts
The charm of Asian countriesâ handicrafts to benefit Egyptâs deprived NGOs
Egyptâs handmade products are known worldwide for their unique, glorious features given their authentic history. Asian countries share a similar charm when it comes to embroidery, wooden art crafts, and pottery. The Asian Diplomats’ Spouses Association in Cairo (ADSA) decided to gather the beauty of Indian embroidery, Chinese clay, Cambodian silk, along with many other …
UN special rapporteur slams Egyptâs crackdown on civil society
The crackdown on civil society is a systematic attack and an attempt to silence the voices in Egypt, says Kiai
Pressure on NGOs ânot in lineâ with EU-Egypt Association Agreement: EU
The assets of 5 prominent NGO members and 3 organisations were frozen on Saturday by court order
Political parties, NGOs reject parliamentâs approval of VAT
The value-added tax was approved by parliament in late August, and was set at a rate of 13% for the current fiscal year
NGOs launch massive lawsuit against EU-Canada trade deal
German activists have launched the country’s largest-ever civil lawsuit in protest of a planned free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
CPJ denies involvement in foreign funding case
Human rights advocates Gamal Eid, Hossam Bahgat to appear in court on Monday
EIPR denounces investigations over foreign funding charges
EIPR accountant officially summoned for interrogation last Wednesday
Court to decide on asset freeze of rights workers in foreign funding case on 15 August
Continuing denunciations of stateâs crackdown on civil society, human rights advocates
Mokhtar, flatmates approach 6 months in detention
Appeals against unreasonable detention rejected by judicial authorities, says AFTE
Freedom of expression twist far beyond changing Protest Law
The regime has no interest in an open political sphere, say human rights experts
Israel passes controversial law targeting human rights organizations
Israel’s parliament has finalized a contentious law that will increase the regulation of many Israeli human rights organizations. Critics have denounced the bill for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian groups.
Developing young minds: Educate Me looks to create a stronger workforce by reforming education
Educate Me is looking to educate Egyptâs underprivileged youth and equip them with skills the public school system is lacking
Human Rights Council session calls for ending restrictions on NGOs
CIHRS presents statement demanding closure of foreign funding case and warns of harsh verdicts against human rights workers
State âgot the chillsâ by law revealing torturerâs identity: Negad El-Borai
âThe regime is replacing politics with force and I will not stop until violators are brought to justice,â says prominent rights lawyer currently being investigated for anti-torture bill
Nazra director prevented from travelling by airport security
Mozn Hassan is under investigation in âNGO foreign fundingâ case
Demands continue for Egypt to improve its human rights record
As Egypt secures a seat at UN Human Rights Council, concerns renew on freedom of expression, religion, civil society, and torture
Child slavery primes Syrian kids to become sex workers when they grow up
In Lebanon, short-sighted refugee policies are driving children into slavery and a future of exploitation as prostitutes.