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N.H.R.C. constitutes core group on disability

The National Human Rights Commission (N.H.R.C.) gives a boost to efforts of NGOs working in the field of disability by constituting a core group on disability.

It was an emotional victory when the N.H.R.C. passed an order constituting a core group to serve as a monitoring mechanism for consultation with N.G.O.s. The order envisages to “utilise the knowledge, experience, and expertise of credible N.G.O.s working in the field of human rights.” This order was passed in accordance with Section 12 (1) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

The Commission has set up a core group under the chairmanship of Shri Chaman Lal, Special Rapporteur, N.H.R.C. with representatives of various N.G.Os including NCPEDP. The core group will review the progress of consultations and serve as a monitoring mechanism.

The terms of reference of the core group shall be to:

• Identify N.G.O.s engaged in the field of human rights having a good track record, and to build a database of N.G.O.s.
• Identify the broad areas of cooperation between N.H.R.C. and the selected N.G.O.s from different regions.
• Identify important human rights issues that could be jointly taken with the N.G.O.s after considering the suggestions and proposals.

Recognising the need for special attention to issues relating to disabilities, the N.H.R.C. has also constituted a core group on disability related issues. The core group is ably led under the chairmanship of Shri B.L. Sharma, Principal Resident Commissioner, Rajasthan (former Chief Commissioner for Disabilities). Shri Javed Abidi, N.C.P.E.D.P. is one of the six expert members of the group.

The terms of reference of the group are:

• Identification of important human rights issues concerning persons with disabilities
• Review of policies adopted so far by the Central and State governments and suggesting possible interventions
• Serving as a monitoring mechanism on action taken
• Suggesting steps for creation of awareness on the rights of the disabled people
• Identification of broad areas of cooperation between the Commission and N.G.O.s

As a gesture of appreciating the issues N.H.R.C. has made its premises accessible to people with disabilities and has also adopted a policy regarding employing disabled persons at N.H.R.C..

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