Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wrapped up its two-day visit to Odisha on Sunday, following a series of hearings and high-level consultations aimed at addressing human rights concerns across various sectors in the state. The sessions, held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, were presided over by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian,…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India marked its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Commission, established on October 12, 1993, organized the event to reflect on its commitment to upholding human rights and addressing emerging challenges. Vice President of India,…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, concluded an Open House Discussion aimed at improving the human rights situation for the children of sex workers and marginalized communities. The hybrid event, held at the NHRC premises, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, NGOs, and civil society members, to address…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India inaugurated its third two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme for the year, welcoming 100 university students from across the country. The students, selected from diverse academic disciplines, will participate in the internship to enhance their understanding of human rights and develop as future Human Rights Defenders. Inaugurating…
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is intensifying its efforts to promote human rights awareness across the country. In a recent initiative, the Commission organized a three-day “Training of Trainers” programme on human rights from September 9 to 11, 2024, in Telangana. The event, held in collaboration with the Centre for Law…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India today concluded a national symposium on “Women’s Safety at Work & Public Spaces” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, with a focus on enhancing safety measures for women. The symposium, chaired by NHRC Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, brought forward several recommendations aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports concerning a disturbing incident at an engineering college in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, where over 300 photos and videos were allegedly captured from the girls’ hostel washroom using a hidden camera. The situation came to light when a group of…
