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Jun 03, 2021 In-the-news Prison Reform

Draw lessons from Covid to improve jail healthcare

Jun 03, 2021 By: Sabika Abbas (The Tribune India) The pandemic presents an opportunity for prisons to meet the gaps in prisoners’ access to medical care. The governments should treat health as a top priority for all citizens, including those behind bars.

Jun 09, 2021 Press-releases

Protect asylum seekers in UK: CHRI urges closure of unlawful asylum centre

London, June 9 – Demanding immediate action to protect asylum seekers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) today urged the UK Home Office to close the unlawful asylum centre at Napier Barracks in South East England, and bring an end to immig

Jun 04, 2021 About Us

Research Consultant

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)’s International Advocacy Programme (IAP) is seeking to recruit a consultant for a web-based study on the performance of South Asian countries at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

May 25, 2021 About Us

Consultant (Infographics Development)

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)’s Access to Information (ATI) Programme is seeking to recruit a qualified Infographics Designer for a short-term project (16 June-15 December 2021) to develop infographics based on quantitative data relating to the implementation of right to info

May 25, 2021 About Us

Research Consultant (South Asia)

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)’s Access to Information (ATI) Programme is seeking to recruit researchers for a short-term project (16 June-15 December 2021) to document the manner of use and the implementation of right to information (RTI) laws in South Asian countries during

May 24, 2021 Press-releases

The pandemic is not a law and order problem: CHRI demands investigation into the death of UP teen

  May 24, 2021, New Delhi – The Uttar Pradesh police leadership must ensure a time-bound and impartial investigation into the reported custodial torture and death of Faisal Hussain, an 18-year old vegetable seller, at the hands of police in Unnao district, the Commonwealth Human Rights

May 21, 2021 Press-releases

SAMDEN condemns arrest of Bangladeshi and Manipuri Journalists

  May 21, 2021, New Delhi – Prominent editors and media professionals of South Asia called for the release of senior Bangladeshi reporter Rozina Islam of Prothom Alo, who was charged under a century-old colonial law - the Official Secrets Act, 1923 - and the Penal Code of Bangladesh fo

Apr 30, 2021 Press-releases

CHRI’s Tribute to Soli Sorabjee, a national and international human rights lawyer and Constitutional legend

  New Delhi, April 30 -- The International Board of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), its Executive Committees in India, Africa and the UK and all staff members pay tribute to and express their deepest sympathies and profound condolences on the passing of Soli J.

Dec 15, 2020 Publications Police Reform

Handbook of Landmark Judgments on Human Rights and Policing in India

This handbook explains 26 landmark judgments of the Supreme Court relating to policing.

Apr 16, 2021 About Us

Consultant – Briefing Paper on Police Oversight Bodies in India

The Police Reforms Programme is seeking a Consultant for preparing a briefing paper on the functioning of the Police Complaints Authorities in India.