practical help and from the constructive criticism that NGOs and the NHRC can bring to bear in their mutual interaction and growing relationship. NHRC constantly works with the NGOs and CSOs engaged in the field of Human Rights. NHRC has also has constituted a Core Group on HRDs and NGOs to serve as a monitoring mechanism. Accordingly, with a view to utilize the knowledge, experience and expertise of credible NGOs working in the field of Human Rights, the Commission conducts regular consultations/ meetings with the NGOs and work in partnership with NGOs to jointly take up issues concerning human rights and spread of awareness and human rights literacy amongst people in different parts of the country. Camp Sittings, Open Hearings One of the flagship programmes of the NHRC is to conduct Open Hearings/Camp Sittings in different parts of the country to ensure easy access to justice at the doorstep of the poor. The Commission invites applications of human rights violation by issuing public notice before holding the Open Hearing/ Camp Sitting in a particular State. Upon receipt of such complaints, the Commission takes up those issues during an Open Hearing/Camp Sitting in the presence of both the complainant/victim and the State authorities. After hearing both sides, it renders instant justice by issuing recommendations to the government authorities. During Open Hearings/Camp Sitting, the Commission also invites the local NGOs/HRDs/CSOs by engaging with them to address various human rights issues of the region so that the Commission could draw the attention of the District and State authorities by resolving the grievances of the HRDs/ NGOS and the people of the locality. In the end, the Commission interacts with the local media and addresses the concerns raised by the media. This is a mechanism through which the Commission not only ensures the protection of the civil and political rights of the citizens but also preserves the socio-economic and cultural rights of the people in the locality by engaging with the officers of the state government and other authorities, sensitizing and making the officers aware about their role to protect human rights. Media and Communication The Media and Communication (M&C) Unit at the NHRC plays a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission to protect and promote human rights within the country. This division serves as a bridge between the institution and the public, helping to create awareness, advocate for change, and ensure transparency. The M&C Unit looks after the dissemination of information through media on different issues and aspects of human rights. It disseminates information on human rights through media by issuing press releases and publishing monthly newsletters in English and Hindi, tweeting various activities through its Twitter handle. Other activities are under: • Organize press conference interviews of the Chairperson, Members and senior officers for media organizations in addition to media coverage of all the significant workshops/seminars organized by the Commission; www.nhrc.nic.in, covdnhrc@nic.in, @India_NHRC HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL | 11