Children, not workers: community based responses to child labour in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
This new report of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative explores interventions to tackle child labour in three Commonwealth countries – Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Human Rights Day: Commonwealth Leaders must take strong steps to ensure Freedom, Dignity and Justice for All
10 December 2022 London / New Delhi / Accra Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The theme this year is “Freedom, Dignity, and Justice for All’.
Research & Advocacy Internship (Bangladesh/Remote) South Asia Media Project
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) London office is seeking a research and advocacy intern based in Bangladesh, for their South Asia Media Project. We are looking for individuals with strong skills and education in research, data collection, analysis, and writing.
‘Inclusion, for every child’ requires strong steps by Commonwealth leaders to end child labour and trafficking: CHRI
London, November 20, 2022: On World Children’s Day 2022, the Commonwealth Human RIghts Initiative urges Commonwealth nations to take strong steps to end child labour and trafficking, in order to pave the way for “inclusion, for every child”.
CHRI calls on Commonwealth leaders to protect media freedoms and end impunity for crimes against journalists
New Delhi/ London/ Accra, November 2, 2022 - As the world marks this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) calls on Commonwealth leaders to take strong steps to ensure the safety of journalists, end impunity for crimes again
Research Officers for Bangladesh and India, South Asia Media Project
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) London office is seeking two (2) Research Officers, one (1) each based in India and Bangladesh, for its South Asia Media Project. We are looking for individuals with strong skills and experience in research, data collection, analysis, and writing.
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Implementing Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation: A Guide to Accessing Information through Right to Information Laws
September 28 is celebrated globally as the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) to recognise the universal nature of the right to information (RTI) which guarantees everyone the right to seek, receive and impart information.
On the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative joins other organisations in the Commonwealth family to express sadness at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and sends its condolences to members of her family.
Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, London office
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting a global team to achieve its ambitions in combatting contemporary forms of human slavery and ending human rights abuses in the Commonwealth.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Still a long way to go to achieve SDG Target 8.7
London, July 30 - Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. As we observe this day, we note that contemporary forms of slavery, including human trafficking, continues to be a heinous crime impacting women, men and children across the world. From the 40.