Article 1 of the UDHR states that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” This is applicable to everyone, but in reality, this is only on paper. Many sections of society still cannot enjoy the full range of human rights on account of discrimination and misuse, and abuse of power.

Human rights are the cornerstone of a well-functioning democracy. There is hardly any need to overemphasize their importance. Poor legislative framework coupled with low levels of enforcement, lack of monitoring, poverty, conflict, climate change, corruption, and ignorance have wreaked havoc on the human rights of the citizens of India. The above, coupled with the Covid-19 outbreak has brought to light the poor governance issues, which, have further exacerbated the sufferings of the masses. We at the CHRS seek to draw attention to the problems being faced by the people of India while also finding durable solutions that target the issues at their roots. Through our research, we would like to discuss pertinent theoretical issues while bringing human rights discussions to the broader community.

Apart from providing insight into the field of human rights law, the CHRS would also like to be a dedicated platform for debates and discussions. We would like to act as a forum that fosters critical thinking on the part of students and faculty at RVU, as well as scholars and practitioners from other institutions. We believe that knowledge of human rights is vital for the holistic growth of the students so that they can be socially conscious and just human beings.