NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Dissemination of Information 2.21 The NHRC, through Media and Communication (M&C) wing, disseminates information about the NHRC activities through various means. These include press releases, media briefings, press conferences, interviews of Chairperson and Members. Outreach Mechanism: Press Releases, Press Conferences, Interviews, Newsletter 2.22 During the period from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2018, about 120 press releases/statements were prepared and issued by the Media & Communication (M&C) wing about the various interventions and activities of the Commission. 05 Press Conferences were organised after the Open Hearings and Camp Sittings. Besides this, 01 Interview of the Chairperson was organised for a leading newspaper in connection with a full page article on 25 years of the journey of the Commission. 2.23 About 100 news clippings were brought to the notice of the Commission for consideration of suo motu cognizance. In order to give an idea about the issues reported in a media about the NHRC’s role and interventions, daily news clippings were uploaded on the website of the Commission. A monthly compendium of these news clippings was also prepared and sent to the library for record and reference of the people visiting the Commission’s library. Besides this, efforts were made to explore various alternative media platforms to expand the outreach through people’s participation. 2.24 A monthly Newsletter was published in English and Hindi, which is circulated free of cost among all the important functionaries of the Government(s), academic institutions, NGOs, media persons, individuals, etc., for spreading awareness about the importance of human rights and NHRC interventions and recommendations. It was also uploaded on the NHRC website with links to data on the number of complaints received, disposed of and under the process of disposal. The copies of the Newsletters were also available for the visitors in the reception area of the Commission. 2.25 In 2017, added 04 more pages and several new columns to the NHRC Newsletter making it a 12 page periodical with more colorful and attractive cover and inside layout design. 2.26 In addition to providing information to media persons on some specific issues during the period, the (M&C) Wing invited them for the coverage of 14 Camp Sittings and Open Hearings/Workshops/ Seminars/Conferences of the Commission organized in different parts of the country. Apart from the activities in the Headquarters, special efforts were made for some specific outstation events for media coverage during the period, which were as follows: 8 Annual Report 2017-2018