The Centre for Development and Human Rights (CDHR) is, a research organization based at New Delhi, registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI, 1860 (Registration No. S.38721 of 2002). The Centre is dedicated to bringing theoretical clarity to the concept of Right to Development by integrating the academic disciplines of law, economics, international co-operation and philosophy.

The Centre is involved in:

• Raising national and international awareness that the Right to Development is a human right.

• Networking with NGOs working on various aspects of development and human rights.

• Examining implications of integrating a human rights perspective into existing development programmes.

• Undertaking research both independently and in collaboration with other institutions.

• Publishing monographs, reports and papers on development, public policy and human rights.

• Organizing seminars and workshops on aspects of development, public policy and human rights.