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NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN
C-BLOCK, GPO COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI – 110023
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Research Projects
National Human Rights Commission, a statutory body constituted under the Protection of Human
Rights (PHR) Act, 1993, intends to promote such research projects which are more focused along
the lines of applied research or action based research. The ultimate aim is to translate the research
findings into an action plan so as to protect and promote human rights- civil and political as well
as economic, social and cultural rights.
The Commission invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from the reputed research institutions,
universities, recognized NGOs devoted to the espousal of the cause of human rights, for
undertaking research projects on the thrust areas/ themes listed below -
I. Thrust areas/ Themes of Research Projects, along with Focus Areas:
1. Access to employment by Persons with Disabilities: status, identification of
barriers, associated factors and required affirmative actions
Focus area -
Assessment of ground reality in terms of availability and accessibility of
employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
Status of implementation of legal and policy framework in creating a
barrier-free environment for PWDs to access employment opportunities.
Identification of gaps, challenges and associated factors in accessing the
employment opportunity.
Case studies and best practices in creation of equal opportunity for all
employable PwDs.
Study of the opportunities of Self employment or starting an enterprise by
the PwDs.
Assessment ofskill development/ vocational training programme for PwDs.
2. Human rights abuse in sports: safe and effective remedial mechanism
Focus area -
Extent of human rights abuse in terms of sexual harassment in sports, and its
impact on the participation of women in sports
Awareness of women in sports on the reporting of the cases ofsexual abuse
The remedial mechanism adopted by sports bodies to combat the human rights
abuse ofsports persons
Examination of legal and policy framework, and the status of implementation
To identify institutional bias against women seeking justice in sports arena,
identification of factors behind the bias, etc. For this, case study of 50 to 100
cases from various federations/ different sports in the last 5 years to find if
justice has actually been served.
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3. Dimensions of organized begging by children & transgender persons: a study to be
conducted in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Focus area -
To identify complexities, degree of organization and patterns among child
beggars
To identify and analyze the embedded risks faced by child beggars. This may,
inter alia, include lack of access to basic social protection services, risky
encounters, trafficking, increased risk ofsubstance abuse and violence, etc.
Identification of social, economic, cultural and economic determinants of child
begging and their interrelationship
To study the dimensions including the methods and practices of begging
involving children
To examine legislative/ policy measures and government response to the issue
with a focus on rehabilitation/ reintegration of child beggars into the society
4. Rights of LBTQI persons with special reference to right to property and
inheritance
Focus area -
Analysing rights available to LGBTQI+ community regarding property and
inheritance
Examining laws and policies related to property and identifying legal and other
challenges inhibiting LGBTQI+ persons in accessing the right to property and
inheritance
To identify the barriers at various levels i.e., at Registrar Office for
registration, or office of other Revenue Officials at village/ tehsil level
Mention of gender in the Record of Rights (Jamabandi/ Fard), and other
property related documents
Suggesting effective legal and policy measures that would help LGBTQI+
persons in securing their right to property and inheritance rights.
5. Problems related to adoption under the Juvenile Justice Act & Personal Laws and
reforms required
Focus area -
To evaluate the functioning of agencies involved in the process of adoption,
with special reference to their role in meeting their objectives
To analyze the demographic factors that shape the demand for adoptable
children
To contemplate the reasons behind the return of children referred for adoption,
and its socio-psychological impact on the child
To study the laws including Personal Laws, policies, guidelines, etc. and to
identify issues that impacts the adoption process
To study current challenges (including non-registration of CCIs and its non
linkage with SAAs) and pragmatic solutions for bringing reforms in the
adoption laws, policies and guidelines in India
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6. Access to safe drinking water - ground reality, challenges and way forward
Focus area -
To assess the ground reality in terms of all aspects including availability and
quality of water from all available sources (pipeline/well/hand pump, etc.).
Data from Central Groundwater Boards to be used.
For field study, some blocks may be selected and sample size of 20 to 25
villages may be selected.
Trend analysis of water crises resulting into violation of basic human rights
and the government response to it.
Coping mechanisms in water crises situation.
Examination of government schemes/ programmes for providing safe drinking
water in terms of goal achievement.
7. Substance abuse among children and youth in India: a study of extent, nature &
effectiveness of the Government response
Focus area -
Trends in age demographics, gender, SES, etc.
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