KS most ghts can ghts ed to felt root gh it the tion s of y the a lot f all it of s for y to ork, e the man This book presents key considerations for strengthening responses to HRDs at risk, by ensuring that they are properly assisted. It also reflects the collaborative experiences of HRDs and the Commission on existing responses for HRDs. The aim of this book is to increase awareness of resources that exist to support and defend HRDs and to ensure that they have the necessary information to easily access these resources. NHRC, through its comprehensive efforts has managed to provide impetus to the work being done by the HRDs in the country. Cases of atrocities on HRDs, human rights activists, RTI activists have been readily taken up by the Commission and relief has been provided, on merits. The public servants who have been found guilty of misconduct against the HRDs have been brought under the scanner and action has been taken against them. It will not be out of place to mention that the HRDs have also come forward and helped the Commission to carry out its job. The synergy between NHRC and HRDs augurs well for the betterment of the overall human rights scenario in the country. eful tive e to l the the the rass the 23