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Impunity Writ Large: A Study Of Crimes Committed During Anti-Veerappan Operations, Saumya Uma
Impunity Writ Large: A Study Of Crimes Committed During Anti-Veerappan Operations, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This paper discusses the atrocities committed by police officials belonging to a Joint Special Task Force (JSTF) established by the state governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in India to capture Veerappan – a well-known forest brigand. The paper traces the widespread use of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances of persons from poor and underprivileged communities living on the borders of Satyamangalam forest in this context. It analyzes the atrocities through the lens of international legal standards as well as Indian criminal law. It critically evaluates the responses of Indian state and democratic institutions, including …
Waiting For Justice
Dr. Saumya Uma
Kandhamal district of the state of Odisha in India, was the site of targeted violence against Christian dalits and adivasis in December 2007 and August 2008. This publication is a report of the National People's Tribunal on Kandhamal, held in New Delhi on 22-24 August 2010. The report documents the testimonies of 45 victims, survivors and their representatives, 15 expert testimonies of reports of field surveys, research and fact-finding, as well as statements to the Tribunal. It was organized by the National Solidarity Forum - a countrywide solidarity platform of concerned social activists, media persons, researchers, legal experts, film makers, …
International Treaties On Human Rights, Saumya Uma
International Treaties On Human Rights, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The chapter provides an overview of international human rights norms and the dynamic relationship they share with domestic laws and standards. It includes a discussion on international treaties on human rights, how a human rights standard becomes a law and how international conventions are enforced. A clarification of key concepts such as signature, ratification, accession, reservation, declaration, optional protocol, periodic reports and shadow reports help demystify legal jargon related to international human rights. The chapter includes a compilation of information on major conventions, declarations, optional protocols and principles on human rights, in a tabular format, providing the reader with a …
Unpackaging Human Rights: Concepts, Campaigns & Concerns, Saumya Uma
Unpackaging Human Rights: Concepts, Campaigns & Concerns, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This edited volume is a reader on human rights for the use of students of bachelors courses who undergo a foundation course on human rights, as well as for educators, human rights advocates, activists and social scientists. It consists of eight chapters written by six authors who have several years of experience in human rights education. The book has been made reader-friendly and contains relevant photographs and suggested activities.
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Bangalore, Karnataka. The Tribunal heard about 98 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The Tribunal heard more than 50 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
For Women, A Court Of Last Appeal, Saumya Uma
For Women, A Court Of Last Appeal, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The article focusses on the significance of standards set and efforts made by the International Criminal Court, from the point of view of women's rights.
Combating Impunity: A Compilation Of Articles On The International Criminal Court And Its Relevance To India, Vahida Nainar, Saumya Uma
Combating Impunity: A Compilation Of Articles On The International Criminal Court And Its Relevance To India, Vahida Nainar, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The publication is the first attempt at a compilation of published and unpublished articles written on the relevance of ICC for India. Vahida Nainar – founder-trustee of WRAG and an advisor of ICC-India campaign and Saumya Uma – Director of WRAG, compiled the articles. Apart from assisting the Indian campaign generally, the compilation has been used specifically as a resource material for information dissemination programmes conducted by us.