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Mar 24, 2017 Press-releases

CHRI Film Fest opens in DU with Mike Pandey’s film on trafficking

New Delhi March 24, 2017 The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative’s (CHRI) inaugural film festival, “Matter of Rights(s)” opened at the University of Delhi today with eminent filmmaker Mike Pandey’s critically acclaimed film, “Not My Life”.

Mar 21, 2017 Events

"Matter of Right(s)": CHRI's inaugural Human Rights Film Festival 2017

   On the occasion of 30th anniversary of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and in continuation of Commonwealth Day celebrations, CHRI is hosting its inaugural annual film festival, "A Matter of Right(s)" in collaboration with the Centre for Studies for Violence,

Mar 14, 2017 Multimedia Access to Information

CHRI co-hosts Workshop on "Value and Use of RTI in Media" in Dhaka: Photos

The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and Management & Resources Development Initiative jointly hosted a workshop on the “Value and Use of RTI in Media” in Dhaka earlier today.

Mar 14, 2017 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

Rights abuse prevalent in many Commonwealth nations: CHRI

If the Commonwealth is to play an effective role in peace building, then it is imperative that it places the promotion, protection and realization of human rights and the protection of its defenders at the forefront of its agenda for the 2018 London CHOGM. Silence cannot be an option.

Mar 13, 2017 Press-releases

Media’s need to maximize use of RTI stressed

March 13, 2017 Dhaka Bangladesh’s RTI Act of 2009 has opened up opportunities for the journalists to gather information from authorities to develop in-depth and investigative reports for the media.

Mar 13, 2017 Press-releases

CHRI urges Commonwealth to resist rights abuse robustly, says Liberties and Economic growth go together

March 13, 2017  New Delhi/Accra/London Today, 52 countries celebrate Commonwealth Day and aspire for ‘A Peace-building Commonwealth’.

Mar 09, 2017 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

Gaps remain in ensuring justice for women: Global NGO

Despite growing international consensus on women empowerment, significant gaps remain in many Commonwealth nations in ensuring unhindered access to justice for women, international NGO the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) said on Wednesday.

Mar 06, 2017 Press-releases

CHRI’s Hazarika urges more civil society engagement by Commonwealth during UK visit

March 6, 2017 Sanjoy Hazarika, Director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), recently held a series of meetings in London with senior officials of the Commonwealth Secretariat, civil society representatives, scholars and journalists focusing on issues related to advancing   th

Mar 08, 2017 In-the-news International Advocacy and Programming

CHRI director urges more civil society engagement by Commonwealth

In his recent visit to London, Sanjoy Hazarika, Director of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) strongly pushed for multi-stakeholder partnerships to boost the Commonwealth agenda on human rights, rule of law and criminal justice reforms.

Mar 08, 2017 Press-releases

CHRI Statement on International Women’s Day 2017

March 8, 2017 On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2017, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) reaffirms its commitment towards ensuring a future of justice, empowerment, equality and prosperity for women across the world.