Egyptian Organization for Human Rights
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The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), founded in April 1985[1] and with its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, is a non-profit NGO and one of the longest-standing bodies for the defense of human rights in Egypt.[2][3][4][5] It investigates, monitors, and reports on human rights violations and defends people's rights regardless of the identity, gender or color of the victim.[6] EOHR faces any human rights violations made either by governmental or non-governmental parties. It is registered with the United Nations and works with other human rights groups.[7]
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Founded | 1985 |
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Founder | Saad Eddin Ibrahim Hani Shukrallah Bahey Hassan Negad el-Borai Hafez Abu Seada Diaa Rashwan |
Type | Non-profit |
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Area served | Egypt |
Key people | Essam Shiha (President of the Board of Trustees) |
Website | Official website |
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