human rights defender
Ibrahim Metwaly
Actions and Campaigns
human rights defender
Actions and Campaigns
Medical assistance. He is suffering from severe prostate enlargement and inflammation, a condition that requires urgent intervention to prevent serious complications that pose a threat to his life
1960
Man
Semi urban
Ibrahim Metwaly is an Egyptian human rights lawyer and co-founder of the Association of the Families of the Disappeared, an organization dedicated to assisting families of victims of enforced disappearances in Egypt. His work primarily involves providing legal support to those whose loved ones have been forcibly disappeared, as well as advocating for the rights of political detainees. Ibrahim became personally involved in this cause after the disappearance of his own son, which motivated him to fight for justice not only for his family but for countless others affected by similar tragedies. His activism has drawn international attention to the issue of enforced disappearances in Egypt, highlighting the severe human rights violations committed by the state. Despite the personal risks, including his own arrest and enforced disappearance, Ibrahim has remained steadfast in his commitment to human rights. His work has made him a target for the Egyptian authorities, but it has also earned him recognition as a courageous defender of human rights both in Egypt and globally.
In prison (pre-trial)
Sep 10, 2017
Latitude: 30.141689688591967
Longitude: 31.74705505371094
Cairo
Cairo - Badr 3 prison
Ibrahim Metwaly suffers from multiple health conditions, including severe prostate enlargement and inflammation. According to a urologist, his prostate condition requires urgent surgical intervention. On 4 December 2024, his family submitted a request to the Supreme State Security Prosecution seeking authorization for his transfer to a specialist hospital outside Badr 3 Prison for the necessary surgery. As of 27 January 2025, the family had received no response, while he continued to be denied the urgent and adequate healthcare required by his condition.
Ibrahim Metwaly is currently facing proceedings in several cases based on similar, terrorism-related charges. He was initially held in pretrial detention in Case No. 900 of 2017, before the Supreme State Security Prosecution opened two further cases against him Case No. 1470 of 2019 and Case No. 786 of 2020 in what appears to be the abusive practice commonly known as “recycling”. In September and October 2024, the Egyptian authorities referred him to trial in Cases Nos. 900 of 2017 and 1470 of 2019, respectively, on charges including joining an unlawful group and financing terrorism. In one of the ongoing proceedings, at the most recent hearing on 24 August 2026, the court adjourned the case until 28 October 2026 for the completion of procedural steps.
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