Middle East and North Africa: End Curbs on Women’s Mobility
Male Guardianship Rules Hamper Travel, Other Movement

President al-Sisi’s government has not eased its nationwide repression that caused one of Egypt’s worst human rights crises in many decades. Whitewashing efforts meant little beyond cosmetic changes. Authorities released hundreds of detainees but arrested much more, adding to the thousands of critics, including journalists, peaceful activists, and human rights defenders, who remain imprisoned. Civil society key members face intimidation, travel bans, and assets freeze. Authorities harass and detain relatives of dissidents abroad and use vague “morality” charges to prosecute LGBT people, female social media influencers, and survivors of sexual violence. Grave crimes, including torture and enforced disappearances, are committed with impunity.
September 15, 2023
Male Guardianship Rules Hamper Travel, Other Movement
Digital Targeting and Its Offline Consequences for LGBT People in the Middle East and North Africa
Severe Assembly Restrictions Undermine Political Participation
HRW Oral Statement - Item 4 General Debate - HRC54
Biden Administration Waives Rights Conditions; Only Small Fraction of Aid Withheld
Improve Tax Structure, Fulfil Right to Social Security
Address Roots of Crisis; Ensure No Discrimination in Cuts
Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges