National Seminar in Hindi on human rights at University of Gauhati
The National Human Rights Commission organised a two-day National Seminar on 'Global Thinking on Human Rights: A Dialogue' in collaboration with the University of Gauhati, Assam at the Fanidhar Dutt Auditorium of the University from the 21st to 22nd January, 2016. Shri S.C. Sinha, Member, NHRC inaugurated the seminar as the Chief Guest. He said that the integration of human rights with economic and social developments is necessary. He also said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA cannot be used as a tool of impunity leading to violation of human rights.
Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gauhati said that the sense of respect for human rights has to be inculcated so that prejudices and discrimination can be effectively removed from the society.
Earlier, Joint Secretary, NHRC, Dr. Ranjit Singh, in his introductory remarks about the seminar said that dialogue among all stakeholders is a key for spreading awareness about the importance of human rights as well as resolving any critical issue of conflict.
The seminar was divided into four academic sessions apart from the inaugural and concluding sessions. The subjects for discussion in the four academic sessions included, 'Present Global Thinking with regard to Human Rights', 'Media, Society and Human Rights: Present Global Scenario', 'Global Thinking, Police and Human Rights' and 'Social Multiplicity of North-East and Human Rights'.
Several prominent speakers, including, among others, Prof. D.P. Verma, Dean, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Mr. Rahul Dev, senior journalist & writer, Delhi, Dr. Subhash Sharma, IAS, litterateur and writer, Delhi, Prof. Apurba Kumar Barua, University of Gauhati addressed the thematic sessions. Dr. S.C. Shukla, Asstt. Director (Official Language), NHRC also addressed the gathering.
The seminar was a part of a series of seminars being organised by the NHRC in collaboration with different institutions in various parts of the country to build awareness about human rights.
Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gauhati said that the sense of respect for human rights has to be inculcated so that prejudices and discrimination can be effectively removed from the society.
Earlier, Joint Secretary, NHRC, Dr. Ranjit Singh, in his introductory remarks about the seminar said that dialogue among all stakeholders is a key for spreading awareness about the importance of human rights as well as resolving any critical issue of conflict.
The seminar was divided into four academic sessions apart from the inaugural and concluding sessions. The subjects for discussion in the four academic sessions included, 'Present Global Thinking with regard to Human Rights', 'Media, Society and Human Rights: Present Global Scenario', 'Global Thinking, Police and Human Rights' and 'Social Multiplicity of North-East and Human Rights'.
Several prominent speakers, including, among others, Prof. D.P. Verma, Dean, Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Mr. Rahul Dev, senior journalist & writer, Delhi, Dr. Subhash Sharma, IAS, litterateur and writer, Delhi, Prof. Apurba Kumar Barua, University of Gauhati addressed the thematic sessions. Dr. S.C. Shukla, Asstt. Director (Official Language), NHRC also addressed the gathering.
The seminar was a part of a series of seminars being organised by the NHRC in collaboration with different institutions in various parts of the country to build awareness about human rights.