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May 05, 2016 Blog

Maldives: Democracy in Free Fall.

  05 May, 2016 Maldivian democracy continues on a downward spiral despite Commonwealth warnings.   A peaceful Labour Day march organised by eight Maldivian NGOs ended with police pulling protesters off public streets on 1st May 2016.

Apr 27, 2016 In-the-news Police Reform

45 percent Delhi residents wary of public transport

In a comparative survey between Mumbai and Delhi that analysed crime victimisation and public safety perception, data revealed that more people in the national capital worry about their safety when they have to use public transport after 9 pm.

Apr 27, 2016 Press-releases

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Launches Trailblazing Report on Crime and Safety

PRESS STATEMENT The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Launches Trailblazing Report on Crime and Safety The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has launched one of the first surveys on crime victimisation and public safety perception.

Apr 26, 2016 In-the-news Access to Justice

Study shows theft of phones and cars a serious problem in Delhi

New Delhi: A study conducted by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has established that theft is the most commonly experienced crime in the capital, with mobile phones being the most purloined product.

Apr 22, 2016 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

Maldives must accept that it is now on the formal agenda of CMAG, says CHRI

Welcoming "the continued scrutiny of the deteriorating situation in the Maldives by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)," Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative says that the Maldives "must accept that it is now on the formal agenda of CMAG.

Apr 22, 2016 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

CHRI urges Maldives to accept it is on the formal agenda of CMAG

NEW DELHI: The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) welcomes the continued scrutiny of the deteriorating situation in the Maldives by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), which serves as a watchdog group for Commonwealth countries.

Apr 21, 2016 Press-releases

CHRI’s Response to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group Statement of 20th April 2016 on the Maldives

PRESS STATEMENT CHRI’s Response to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group Statement of 20th April 2016 on the Maldives   The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) welcomes the continued scrutiny of the deteriorating situation in the Maldives by the Commonwealth Ministeri

Apr 21, 2016 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

CHRI calls for "resolute action" against Maldives by CMAG

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has submitted a report to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) on the current situation of the Maldives, calling on the group to take “resolution action” against the Maldivian government.

Apr 20, 2016 Blog

Democracy in the Maldives Still in Decline: CHRI tells Commonwealth Ministers

20 April, 2016 Today the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), a watchdog committee of the Commonwealth, will meet in London to decide if the Maldives has followed the group’s recommendations to stop the country’s slide to authoritarianism.

Apr 20, 2016 Publications International Advocacy and Programming

COMMONWEALTH HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE (CHRI) SUBMISSION TO THE COMMONWEALTH MINISTERIAL ACTION GROUP (CMAG) ON:THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES