CHRI launches two reports on alarming conditions in Indian prisons
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative has launched a set of unique reports that spotlight the dismal conditions in India’s prisons.
A CHRI Breakdown and Commentary on National Prison Statistics
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released its annual report on conditions in the country’s prisons. The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative’s breakdown of the NCRB figures backed up by an incisive commentary is something you won’t see elsewhere.
Maldives has left The Commonwealth. Our comment asks for continued monitoring
Democratic values and human rights in the Maldives have been severely compromised in recent times, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative has found. In light of the country’s recent decision to leave the Commonwealth, the situation in the island nation needs closer scrutiny than ever before.
CHRI communes with “Pink” and continues to push for Jail Reform
The power dynamics of the Indian penal system clearly lays out the role of the oppressor and the oppressed. The state has complete control over the lives of those who have lost their liberty.
CHRI marks 25th anniversary of the Harare Declaration
CHRI called on the Secretary-General, intergovernmental institutions, 52 member governments, and all Commonwealth Accredited Organisations to mark yesterday’s anniversary by committing to actively promoting and defending the values as laid out in the Harare Declaration and Commonwealth Charter
Right To Information Activists From India and Afghanistan Exchange Ideas
Afghanistan’s Right To Information Law went into effect in December 2014. A country just emerging from nearly 40 years of war has given its citizens access to information on how their government works.
Maldives decision aimed at stifling democracy
A group of Human Rights organizations and activists from South Asia, expressing disappointment at the decision of the Maldives to leave the Commonwealth, says this could lead to greater authoritarianism in the island nation.
Maldives quits the Commonwealth
In a surprise move the Maldivian government announced it would quit the Commonwealth, the Maldives Independent has reported.
The RTI law turns 11: A CHRI Perspective in the Media
October 12, 2016, marked the 11th anniversary of the Right To Information law in India. The strength of the law is impressive enough that it has been ranked among the top five in the world.
Diplomat Says India Detached from Gross Abuses in Maldives
The Maldives has come under the scrutiny of two international human rights organizations, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and Amnesty International.