Four dimensional role of Indian non- governmental organizations
for National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
In its very first report NHRC
define four directions or area in which the Indian NGOs could be of direct
help.
Firstly, NGOs have contacts at
grass root levels with the local people. Hence, they are in a position to
identify in a most effective manner, in Human Rights Violation, articulate them
and seek justice from the NHRCs.
Secondly, the Indian NGOs have a
direct and immediate bond with the general public; hence the NGOs can easily
and successfully assist the NHRCs in investigating staff in human rights
violations.
Thirdly, The NHRC expects the
NGOs to undertake research and serious studies on specific problems and issues
relating to human rights violations. Accordingly the NHRC has utilized the
services of NGOs in examining the problems of child labour and bonded labour in
our country.
Lastly, the commission encourages
and utilizes the NGOs for organizing seminars and training programs and for
creating and spreading human rights awareness amongst the people even at grass
root levels.
Releasing in their report, the
important role of NGOs, the NHRC has invited from time to time representatives
of NGOs as well as leading human rights activists for open, free and front
discussions on various issues and problems related to protection and promotion
of human rights.
