Tag:civil society

Sisi’s Public Relations Campaign Targets American Evangelical Leaders

By Coptic Solidarity -On November 1, a group of American Evangelical leaders made history by becoming the first such delegation to meet with Egyptian...

Egypt imprisoned me for defending human rights. But I haven’t lost hope.

By Aya Hijazi - The Washington Post -Aya Hijazi is an Egyptian American social activist. She was imprisoned in Egypt and acquitted after nearly...

‘Human Rights First’ Report Urges New U.S. Government Approach to Egypt

By POMED -Human Rights First, a U.S.-based human rights organization, released a new report on Wednesday detailing the Egyptian government’s severe crackdown on dissent...

Legal Review of Egyptian NGO Law

By Ms. Elly Page, J.D.Legal Advisor - Middle East/North Africa, The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law -President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi recently approved a new,...

US Senators Send President Trump Letter Regarding Egypt’s NGO Law

On June 19, 2017, ten U.S. Senators sent a letter to President Trump regarding Egypt's new NGO law that imposes draconian measures on civil...

Statement By U.S. Senator Rubio for Coptic Solidarity

Statement by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R - FL) for Coptic SolidaritySenator Rubio was unable to join Coptic Solidarity's 8th Annual Policy Day last...

Egyptian Government Delegation Visit to DC Coincides with Coptic Solidarity Conference on Civil Rights

(Washington, DC) June 14, 2017An Egyptian delegation composed of twelve Members of Parliament affiliated with five Parliamentary Committees is visiting Washington, DC this week...

Egypt is in dire shape. Yet how I wish I could go back.

By Nancy Okail - The Washington Post -Today is the anniversary of the day an Egyptian court sentenced me to five years in prison....