Egypt and Sudan: CFJ Delivers Oral Statement at UN Human Rights Council calling for Measures to Protect Minority Communities

29/03/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) delivered an oral statement during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 3, during […]

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High-Level Panel on Sudan at the UN Human Rights Council Discusses Protection and Accountability Through UN–African Connectivity

23/03/2026

Geneva – On the margins of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a high-level panel titled “Sudan in Crisis: Protection and […]

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Gambia: CFJ and WAVE submit joint input to the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances

17/03/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) and the Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE-Gambia) have submitted a joint input to the UN Working Group […]

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Sudan: CFJ Submits Three Urgent Action Requests to UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances

25/02/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has submitted three urgent action requests to the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) on behalf of three Sudanese […]

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CFJ Executive Director Participates in Geneva Meeting with UN Expert to Discuss Strengthening Documentation and Accountability in Sudan

25/02/2026

Geneva – The Executive Director of the Committee for Justice (CFJ), Ahmed Mefreh, held a constructive meeting in Geneva with Radwan Nouicer, the United Nations-designated […]

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Civil Society Flags Procedural and Substantive Flaws in SCA’s Decision regarding Egypt’s National Human Rights Institution

29/01/2026

A coalition of Egyptian, regional, and international human rights organizations has formally raised serious concerns regarding the decision of the Global Alliance of National Human […]

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UN Human Rights Chief to Visit Sudan Amid Ongoing Armed Conflict and Widespread Displacement

12/01/2026

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is expected to undertake an official visit to Sudan from 14 to 18 January 2026, […]

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Egypt: Committee for Justice Highlights UN Mechanisms’ Warning Over Violations Against Sudanese Refugees and Asylum Seekers

07/01/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has reported that several UN Special Procedures mechanisms have issued an official allegation letter to the Egyptian government regarding the […]

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CFJ Delivered an Oral Statement at the 18th Session of the UN Forum on Minority Issues

29/11/2025

Geneva, 28 November 2025 — The Committee for Justice participated in the 18th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, held on 27–28 […]

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Sudan: Committee for Justice welcomes UN inquiry into atrocities in El Fasher, urges accountability for governments enabling the crimes

14/11/2025

14 November 2025 Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the new resolution adopted today by the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) at its Special Session on […]

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Sudan: Committee for Justice Highlights Fact-Finding Mission Report Holding the “Sudanese Army” and “Rapid Support Forces” Responsible for War Crimes 

18/09/2025

Committee for Justice expressed its shock at the findings of the latest report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan, released under the title […]

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UN human rights chief urges Egypt to end abusive “rotation” detentions

08/09/2025

On 26 August, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Egyptian authorities to immediately end the abusive practice of “rotation” and release […]

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Gambia: African Commission Welcomes Gambia’s Signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Calls on its Government to Implement its Application

25/07/2025

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights welcomed Gambia’s signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, on the […]

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Senegal: The African Commission Expresses Concern Over Rising Police Violence After the Death of 3 Citizens in Clashes and Calls for Investigation

17/07/2025

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights issued a press release expressing its deep concern over the escalation of police violence in Senegal, where […]

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Sudan: UN Expert on Human Rights in Sudan Warns of Widespread Sexual Violence and Condemns Its Use as a Weapon of War

23/06/2025

Radwan Noesar , the expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, appointed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a statement […]

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