The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) is an independent regional non-governmental organization founded in 1994. It works on analyzing and interpreting the consequences of the difficulties facing the application of International Human Rights Law, human rights education and the promotion of respect for principles of human rights and democracy both in Egypt and the Arab Region. The CIHRS enjoys a consultative status in the United Nations ECOSOC, and an observer status in the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. The CIHRS is also a member of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) and the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).

The Arab NGOs Network for Development (ANND) is an independent, democratic, and civic organization established in June 1996, with the membership of 45 network and non-governmental organization from 12 Arab countries, that aims at strengthening civil society and enhancing the values of democracy and respect of Human Rights and sustainable development in the Arab region.