This article discusses how the HRIA process is being carried out in Kodungaiyur through the symptom's diary exercise and physical sampling in order to establish violations of the human rights to life, health and the environment.
An in-depth interview report that documents the impacts of the landfill on aspects of daily life, be it housing, social environment, etc. of those living and working in and around the Kodungaiyur dumpyard.
A study to assess the human rights impacts of business practices by analysing data from health service providers, with the goal of pushing for tighter regulations and liability laws around producer accountability.
This document discusses the concepts, approaches and methodologies used in conducting human rights impact assessments. The different phases and stages of HRIA are introduced, and the first three stages are discussed in some detail. The report…
The report talks about the different chemicals used in the production of plastics, toxins released during the use and disposal of plastics and their respective impacts on health and environment.
This Human Rights primer is an introduction to the UN declaration of Human Rights, international human rights law and the protection of Human Rights by different international, regional, national institutions and civil society organizations…
Waste and brand audits were conducted in 250 sites across 15 cities in 18 Indian states in 21 days in May 2018 to highlight the pervasiveness of plastics and to ascertain responsibility for the proliferation of problematic plastic…
The devastating floods that hit Chennai city and other parts of Tamil Nadu during November-December 2015 claimed more than 400 lives and caused enormous economic damages. Answers to a number of pressing questions related to the conditions prevailing…
The area around Pallikaranai marsh was historically the natural water-holding zone for the city of Chennai. However, due to mislabelling in planning documents, and wanton construction and encroachments, this wetland is endangered. Jayshree…