The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The order of KSHRC in respect of a petition filed by project affected people under the Upper Krishna Project, as more than 30000 population of Bagalkot city has been deprived of their right to life and livelihood due to compulsory acquisition of their properties because of submersion under the backwaters …
This report reveals that widespread human rights violations continue to take place across India. These are particularly serious in conflict afflicted areas, and often result in crimes against the civilian population. The report documents the ongoing use of torture and death following torture of detainees by members of the security …
The health and humanitarian dimensions of climate change are among the ultimate justifications for taking action on climate change and these are closely interlinked. Humanitarian assistance provides a strong health imperative to save lives and alleviate the suffering of crisis affected populations. Climate change mitigation and adaptation, in particular, are …
Migration is part of human history; the concept of environmental migration however, is still controversially debated. While some scholars predict high numbers of people migrating due to climate and environmental changes, others still insist that there is not enough scientific evidence for the existence of the phenomenon of environmental migration …
This paper presents a conceptual framework that turns the mainstream adaptation discourse upside down, with understanding and respect for autonomous adaptation as the starting point for a new agenda to manage the human dimensions of climate change. It suggests that adaptation should be built on efforts to more effectively support …
This case study is part of the ODI HPG research programme on the role of the affected state in humanitarian action and aims to describe the essential elements of approach to disaster management as seen in its response to the 2001 Gujarat earthquake and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It …
Almost 250 million people around the world are affected by climate-related disasters in a typical year. This report projects that, by 2015, this number could grow by 50 per cent to an average of more than 375 million people. The predicted scale of humanitarian need by 2015 could completely overwhelm …
Childhood lost? Cuttack, March 4: The Orissa State Human Rights Commission (OSHRC) has ordered an administrative inquiry into how hundreds of children in the Satavaya area of Kendrapada district were denied academic opportunities. The commission had taken up the allegation after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) referred to it …
To facilitate linkages between the voices of the masses and the future decision makers, South Asian Peoples' Initiatives (SAPI) and Indian Social Institute, New Delhi jointly organized a national workshop in Delhi, on People's Manifesto 2009 (PM 2009). Many from grassroots organizations, representatives of people's movements, NGOs, civil and democratic …
"Right to Water and Sanitation", is a briefing paper (draft)of WaterAid India, based on secondary research. It reviews the current status of drinking water and sanitation in India and concludes that viewing the issue of water and sanitation as a fundamental human right, is necessary to ensure the provision of …
The mainstream media sees 2008 as a year of wars, terror strikes, financial meltdown. There is lip service to incidents of human rights violations. But 2008 was also a year of struggle. It was another year when common men and women registered their protest against untrammelled industrialization. This little diary …
This report seeks to outline main aspects of the relationship between climate change and human rights. Climate change debates have traditionally focused on scientific, environmental and economic aspects. As scientific understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change has evolved and impacts on human lives and living conditions have …
The French National Assembly adopted the Charter for the Environment in 2004 and integrated it into the Constitution of the French Fifth Republic by the amendment of March 1, 2005. On June 19, 2008, the French constitutional council, Conseil constitutionnel, in a landmark decision on the constitutionality of the statute …
This report highlights the plight of children and women around the globe in humanitarian emergencies, such as conflict situations and natural disasters. The report outlines UNICEF
The Supreme Court, which is hearing writ petitions on the Salwa Judum in Chhattisgarh asked the National Human Rights Commission to constitute a fact finding committee that would prepare a report on allegations
