21/10/2026
Five human rights organisations are calling on Egypt to end government denial and take concrete steps to address violations of children's rights.
Following Egypt’s review before the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on 15 October, HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement, the Committee For Justice, Sinai Foundation for Human Rights سيناء لحقوق الإنسان, Law and Democracy Support Foundation, and Egyptian Front for Human Rights - الجبهة المصرية لحقوق الإنسان issued a joint statement raising concerns over the gap between official commitments and the realities children face.
The statement highlights serious concerns over arbitrary detention, allegations of torture, discrimination, and barriers to essential services, urging Egyptian authorities to ensure independent investigations, transparency, and accountability.
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Rights groups urge Egypt to end denial and pursue accountability and reform following the African Committee's review of its children's rights record.