Findings from a preliminary study of the Central Information Commission's latest Annual Report on the implementation of the RTI Act (2019-20)
Image courtesy: https://www.jagranjosh.com/ Mar 25, 2021 By: Venkatesh Nayak The Annual Report of the Central Information Commission (CIC) for the year 2019-2020 is out in the public domain.
Policing During India’s Covid-19 Lockdown: A Review of Reported Accounts of Police Excesses
This report presents a compilation of reported incidents of excesses committed by the police across states during India’s nation-wide lockdown from 24 March 2020 to 31 May 2020.
CHRI at HRC46: Oral Statement in the UPR Outcome Adoption of Jamaica (Agenda Item 6)
17 March 2021, Geneva: CHRI was among the six NGOs that delivered an oral statement in the UPR outcome adoption of Jamaica at the 46th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The statement delivered by Ms.
CHRI's Dolphy D’souza receives DLSA medal and certificate for initiatives by City Core Group
Women’s Day Event - 8th March 2021 Organised by District Legal Services Authority Mumbai Suburban in association with Family Court, Bandra, Mumbai Dolphy D’souza receives a DLSA medal and certificate On 8th March 2021, the District Legal Services Authority
CHRI'S oral statement in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture at the 46th Regular UNHRC Session (Agenda Item 3)
10 March 2021, Geneva: CHRI has expressed concerns on the findings of the annual report the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment at the ongoing 46th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
Joint Statement of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Commonwealth 8.7 Network
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Commonwealth 8.7 Network[1] urges Commonwealth governments to fulfill their commitments to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by 2030.
CHRI supports the call for independent investigation into the custodial death of Kizito Mihigo in Rwanda last year
Excellencies, Re: Call for independent investigation into Rwandan singer Kizito Mihigo’s death Civil society organizations around the world are calling on the Rwandan authorities to allow an independent, impartial, and effective investigation into the death in custody of Kizito Mihigo,
Guide on Defending Asylum Seeking / Refugee Children in Deprivation of Liberty in India
This handbook is intended for lawyers, human rights defenders and other functionaries, and includes pertinent information on the rights, procedures and institutional mechanisms that are available for the protection and support of asylum seeking/refugee children.
Sarkari Secrets | Govt knows. We should, too
By: Venkatesh Nayak Last week, the Andhra government suspended six officials in East Godavari district over irregularities in NREGA wage payments. Nearly 500 residents of Chirutapudi village were owed more than Rs 20 lakh.
Why India must include prisoners in its immunisation drive
Feb 24, 2021 By Amrita Paul (Hindustan Times) Prisoners are guaranteed the right to basic health needs.