MOU on CHRC - NHRC Linkage Project - Cooperation between NHRC, CHRC and IGNOU
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) have decided to take up jointly a project on the rights of the disabled. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to this effect was signed in New Delhi on 26 August 2003.
· The project seeks to build the capacity of legal practioners, disability rights and human rights activists to address problems of discrimination, marginalization and exclusion of persons with disability.
· The endeavour is to introduce training modules through face-to-face and through distance education mode so that people committed to the promotion and protection of rights of the disabled have the freedom of enhancing their knowledge and awareness to play a more effective role.
· This collaborative initiative would produce Manuals, Guidelines and Reference Materials in easy-to-use language. The documents evolved under this Project would clarify the application of international and national laws to the human rights of persons with disability.
The Project seeks to build capacity through internship programmes and the development of a disability strategy. Under this project, NHRC, CHRC and IGNOU have agreed to exchange expertise, information and documentation for raising the awareness about human rights of persons with disability, improve the technical and project management capabilities of both the Commissions. Under the component of raising awareness about human rights of persons with disability, the activities include design of training programmes, preparation of training materials, training, out-reach and organization of a national conference.
It is proposed to develop three Manuals for legal practioners, academics and disability rights activists. The first Manual would seek to explore the domestic legal framework with a view to establishing its relevance for persons with disabilities. The second Manual will deal with the complaints and redressal mechanisms available for the disabled under the domestic laws. The third Manual would serve as a step-wise guide on the international norms and standards, including reporting and remedial procedures, available under various international human rights instruments.
Thus, the Project seeks to develop resource material for training programmes, reference materials in universities and law schools and educational materials for NGOs and other organizations.
The National Human Rights Commission and IGNOU signed the Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony in New Delhi on 26 August 2003, paving the way for cooperation in disability matters. The MOU was signed by the Secretary General of the NHRC, Mr. P.S.S. Thomas and the Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. H.P. Dikshit, in the presence of the Chairperson, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand and Members of the Commission, Justice Smt. Sujata V. Manohar and Mr. Virendra Dayal. It will now be sent to the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the signature of their Secretary General on that document.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University will be the Nodal Agency for executing the project. In that capacity, it will receive, disburse and manage funds. Smt. Anuradha Mohit, Special Rapporteur, NHRC is the Chief Coordinator of this project.
· The project seeks to build the capacity of legal practioners, disability rights and human rights activists to address problems of discrimination, marginalization and exclusion of persons with disability.
· The endeavour is to introduce training modules through face-to-face and through distance education mode so that people committed to the promotion and protection of rights of the disabled have the freedom of enhancing their knowledge and awareness to play a more effective role.
· This collaborative initiative would produce Manuals, Guidelines and Reference Materials in easy-to-use language. The documents evolved under this Project would clarify the application of international and national laws to the human rights of persons with disability.
The Project seeks to build capacity through internship programmes and the development of a disability strategy. Under this project, NHRC, CHRC and IGNOU have agreed to exchange expertise, information and documentation for raising the awareness about human rights of persons with disability, improve the technical and project management capabilities of both the Commissions. Under the component of raising awareness about human rights of persons with disability, the activities include design of training programmes, preparation of training materials, training, out-reach and organization of a national conference.
It is proposed to develop three Manuals for legal practioners, academics and disability rights activists. The first Manual would seek to explore the domestic legal framework with a view to establishing its relevance for persons with disabilities. The second Manual will deal with the complaints and redressal mechanisms available for the disabled under the domestic laws. The third Manual would serve as a step-wise guide on the international norms and standards, including reporting and remedial procedures, available under various international human rights instruments.
Thus, the Project seeks to develop resource material for training programmes, reference materials in universities and law schools and educational materials for NGOs and other organizations.
The National Human Rights Commission and IGNOU signed the Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony in New Delhi on 26 August 2003, paving the way for cooperation in disability matters. The MOU was signed by the Secretary General of the NHRC, Mr. P.S.S. Thomas and the Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof. H.P. Dikshit, in the presence of the Chairperson, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand and Members of the Commission, Justice Smt. Sujata V. Manohar and Mr. Virendra Dayal. It will now be sent to the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the signature of their Secretary General on that document.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University will be the Nodal Agency for executing the project. In that capacity, it will receive, disburse and manage funds. Smt. Anuradha Mohit, Special Rapporteur, NHRC is the Chief Coordinator of this project.