CHRI’s third rapid survey on working status of Information Commissions during Unlock 1.0 and Unlock 2.0
Image courtesy: World bank Aug 17, 2020 By: Shikha Chhibbar, Programme Officer, Access to information During the first and the second phase of the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, CHRI had conducted a Rapid Telephonic Survey of all 29 I
Explained: Who is Assamese? A proposed definition, and several questions
Aug 13, 2020 Indian Express Sanjoy Hazarika, CHRI's International Director, is quoted in this Indian Express piece which explains the challenges and controversy over issue of the Assamese identity and how it is linked to the larger question of citizenship and residency The question,
Repurposing the Police Complaints Authority
Jul 31, 2020 (Deccan Herald) By: Devyani Srivastava Recent incidents of police brutality, torture and abuse provide an opportunity, once again, to examine the role and impact of Police Complaints Authorities (PCAs) in India.
SAMDEN: Sierra Leone repeal of defamation law shows govts can create safe media environment
New Delhi/Kathmandu/Dhaka/Colombo/Boston, August 6, 2020 – The recent repeal of Sierra Leone’s infamous criminal defamation law marks a major victory for media freedom, even as many journalists continue to be harassed, intimidated and detained for critical COVID-19 reporting, the South A
Eradicating Modern Slavery: An assessment of Commonwealth governments' progress on achieving SDG Target 8.7
1 in every 150 people in the Commonwealth are living in modern slavery. This publication highlights Commonwealth government action and inaction to tackle contemporary forms of slavery.
Kashmir After 8/5
Forces personnel stand guard outside the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, the main venue of Republic Day function in Srinagar, Friday 24 January 2020.
Constitutional Process key to Political Transition in Guyana – CHRI
New Delhi, August 5, 2020 – The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) said today that upholding of the Constitutional process helped Guyana in its political transition, ending a long dispute over the result of the general elections.
UN Human Rights Committee publishes interpretation on the right of peaceful assembly
GENEVA (29 July 2020) — The UN Human Rights Committee today published its interpretation on the right of peaceful assembly, defining the scope of assembly that applies to both physical meetings and virtual or online gatherings, and outlining governments' obligations.
Commonwealth 8.7 Network Statement: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30, 2020 This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons marks the seventh day of its kind. Human trafficking, a widespread violation of the most basic human rights, touches communities the world over. There are approximately 40.
Commonwealth countries must act urgently to meet modern slavery targets
July 30,2020 New Delhi/London/Perth Commonwealth countries have made little progress towards their commitment to eradicate modern slavery by 2030, despite an estimated 1 in every 150 people in the Commonwealth living in conditions of modern slavery.