RTI First Appeals Are Increasing So Is Public Resentment
Is India's transparency law failing its citizens? Here is why one of the world's best transparency laws is failing to make the government accountable. (https://theprobe.
Launch of report ‘Global Supply Chains & COVID-19. Exposing exploitation in the personal protective equipment sector in Malaysia and Australia’
CHRI launched the COAP Report, available here. The Report titled ‘Global Supply Chains & COVID-19.
Commemoration of International Human Rights Day
CHRI Africa facilitated a 3 day (December 9-12) awareness creation on the theme ‘Dignity, Freedom and Justice’ to mark the day. A press release was issued on the day and prior to that the Office engaged in media discussions on December 9 ahead of the day.
National Conference on Decriminalizing Petty Offences in Ghana
The Conference was organised by CHRI Africa in collaboration with Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in March. The Conference chaired by Justice Emile Short had Hon.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) urges Commonwealth leaders to protect press freedom
London, 3 May 2023: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) reaffirms that principles of press freedom are indispensable to the protection of all other human rights.
Periods in Prison - A Short Report on Menstrual Hygiene Management in India’s Women Prisons
This report highlights the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) standards and practices in women prisons in the country. The report is prepared based on the responses received from 11 prisons from 7 states across the country. The study was conducted between June 2021 and September 2021.
RWANDA: QUESTIONABLE TRIAL AFTER JOURNALIST’S DEATH
86 ORGANIZATIONS REITERATE CALL FOR AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Rwandan authorities must allow an independent, impartial and effective investigation into the death of the Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali, 86 civil society organizations and media associations said today, reiterating a 31
Why did the Delhi High Court say non-citizens have a right to information under the RTI Act?
Mar 18, 2023 (theleaflet.in) DOES the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) extend to non-citizens? It does, as per a Delhi High Court ruling this week which held that there cannot be an absolute prohibition on disclosure of information to non-citizens.
Global Supply Chains & COVID-19. Exposing exploitation in the personal protective equipment sector in Malaysia and Australia
The COVID-19 pandemic diminished the enjoyment of human rights across the globe, increasing the risk of human trafficking, forced labour and other forms of exploitation.
Commonwealth Day 2023: Member States must honour and implement commitments made in Commonwealth Charter
London, Accra, New Delhi: On this Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative urges Member States to take stock of their commitments on human rights, good governance and the rule of law, and work together to ensure the realisation of human rights across the Commonwealth.