Tribute to Edward Mortimer, CHRI's International Board member and former aide to the late Kofi Annan, UN SG
Edward Mortimer, former CHRI International Board member, journalist, speech writer to the late Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, author and member of All Souls College, Oxford University, has passed away in England, aged 77.
CHRI Marks World Day Against Child Labour
Today the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) marks the World Day Against Child Labour with the release of a new video, ‘A conversation with Homes of Hope Fiji, Aparajeyo-Bangladesh and NACTAL Nigeria’. As Secretariat to the Commonwealth 8.
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).
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
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
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
Project Associate: Media and Freedom of Expression Programme
Location: New Delhi, India Period of the assignment: 16 June 2021 – 15 June 2022 Type of contract: Consultancy About the Media and Freedom of Expression Programme The Media and Freedom of Expression Programme in CHRI documents, researchers and advocates for media freedom, righ
Senior Project Associate: Media and Freedom of Expression
Location: New Delhi, India Period of the assignment: 16 June 2021 – 15 June 2022 Type of contract: Consultancy About the Media and Freedom of Expression Programme The Media and Freedom of Expression Programme in CHRI documents, researchers and advocates for media freedom, righ
International Director’s Message on the Release of CHRI’s Report ‘Disconnected: Videoconferencing and Fair Trial Rights’
Courts across the world have had to adapt to virtual hearings as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions.