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
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
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.
Handbook of Landmark Judgments on Human Rights and Policing in India
This handbook explains 26 landmark judgments of the Supreme Court relating to policing.
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.
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.
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 at HRC46: Oral Statement in the UPR Outcome Adoption of Maldives (Agenda Item 6)
16 March 2021, Geneva: CHRI delivered an oral statement in the UPR outcome adoption of Maldives at the 46th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). In 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.