About Human Rights Council India

We are committed to safeguarding constitutional dignity, social justice, and equal rights through awareness, advocacy, and rapid support initiatives.

Vision

A just and inclusive society where every individual can live with dignity, equality, and freedom.

Mission

To protect rights, support vulnerable communities, and raise legal & human-rights literacy across India.

Approach

Ground action + legal awareness + civic partnerships + policy advocacy, at grassroots and institutional levels.

Our Story

Foundation, Role & Mandate

Our Foundation

The Human Rights Council India has been set up by an Act of Parliament under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 for the protection and promotion of human rights. The functions of the Council as stated in Section 12 of the Act, apart from enquiry into complaints of violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant — the Council also studies treaties and international instruments on human rights and makes recommendations for their effective implementation to the Government.

Our Role

The Council is responsible for spreading human rights awareness amongst the masses and encouraging the efforts of all stakeholders in the field of human rights literacy, not only at the national level but at the international level too. HRCI is a unique institution — one of the few human rights institutions in the world whose Chairperson is the former Chief Justice of the country.

Legal Definition

Section 2(1)(d) of the PHR Act defines Human Rights as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual, guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India.

International Engagement

HRCI plays an active role in coordinating with human rights councils around the world to enhance awareness from the perspective of human rights. It has hosted delegations from UN bodies and other human rights councils, as well as members of civil society, lawyers, and political and social activists from many countries.

Our Commitment

The HRCI Pledge

Led by National President Aarti Rajput, every member commits to upholding the dignity and rights of every citizen.

NHRC Human Rights Pledge — National President Ms. Aarti Rajput

Leadership

Advisory Committees

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