Protect asylum seekers in UK: CHRI urges closure of unlawful asylum centre
London, June 9 – Demanding immediate action to protect asylum seekers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) today urged the UK Home Office to close the unlawful asylum centre at Napier Barracks in South East England, and bring an end to immig
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
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.
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
Joint Statement of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Commonwealth 8.7 Network
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Commonwealth 8.7 Network[1] urges Commonwealth governments to fulfill their commitments to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by 2030.
CHRI supports the call for independent investigation into the custodial death of Kizito Mihigo in Rwanda last year
Excellencies, Re: Call for independent investigation into Rwandan singer Kizito Mihigo’s death Civil society organizations around the world are calling on the Rwandan authorities to allow an independent, impartial, and effective investigation into the death in custody of Kizito Mihigo,