Bulldozing Public Hearings During Lockdown Violates Norms, Amounts To A Farce
The Human Right Forum (HRF) strongly objects to the holding of environmental public hearings across Andhra Pradesh during a time […]
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One Year After LG Leak, Vizag Still Perched On An Industrial Tinderbox
It is one year since toxic styrene fumes leaked out of the LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd (LGPI) at RR
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COVID 2nd Wave: Govt Urged Not To Repeat Mistakes
This deathly second wave of COVID-19 is truly upon us. Already, the health systems in several States like Maharasthra, UP,
NIA Raids Intended to Cast Disgrace on Human Rights Activism
Personnel of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with local police conducted a search and seize raid on the residence
Meagre Increase In NREGA Wages Deplored
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) and Samalochana Association are deeply disappointed over the paltry quantum of revision in wages of
Disha Ravi’s Arrest Reflects BJP Govt’s Authoritarianism
The recent arrest of Disha Ravi (21), a Bengaluru-based young environmental activist by the Delhi Police from her home and
SC’s Landmark Order On CCTVs Welcomed
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) welcomes the December 2 order of the Supreme Court directing that the Centre, States and
UAPA Charges Against HRF Functionaries, Other Activists Intended To Stifle Dissent
The accusations contained in the two FIRs, at Munchingput police station in Visakhapatnam district and Piduguralla in Guntur district of
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HRF Condoles Death Of Civil Rights Activist Seshaiah
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) condoles the passing away of civil rights activist and convener of the Andhra Pradesh and
AP HC Gag Order Diminishes Freedom Of Speech, Amounts to Judicial Overreach
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) takes strong exception to the September 15 interim order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court