NHRC Winter Internship Programme 2008-2009 begins

New Delhi 24th Dec. 2008


NHRC's one month long Winter Internship Programme 2008-2009 has commenced in New Delhi. The aim of the programme is to spread awareness about Human Rights among various sections especially students of Universities and other institutions. 58 interns from 14 States are attending the programme which was inaugurated by Mr. Justice G.P.Mathur, Hon'ble Member in the Commission. This is the 9th Winter Internship Programme. It was launched in 2000.
During the programme, the interns shall be exposed to Human Rights subjects including hands on Human Rights Cases, interactions with invited dignitaries, experts of the various disciplines, field visits to Jail, old age homes etc.

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