North-Eastern regional consultation with NGOs
The Commission organized a regional consultation with 26 non-governmental organizations and voluntary institutions of the North-Eastern region engaged in the field of human rights on 22 March 2004 at Guwahati.
Addressing the gathering, Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao, Member of the Commission said that the NGOs are like eyes and ears of the society, working for protection of human rights. He called upon the NGO workers to work relentlessly to safeguard the rights of all human beings and to be vigilant against dowry, child labour, atrocities on women, female foeticide, trafficking in women and children, and various other issues that lower the dignity and violate the rights of human beings.
In his introductory address, Shri Chaman Lal, Special Rapporteur, NHRC said that a close working relationship with NGOs is essential for promotion and protection of human rights.
Justice S.N. Phukan, Chairman of the Assam State Human Rights Commission expressed concern over the lack of adequate resources with the NGOs of north-eastern region working in the field of human rights.
The welcome address was delivered by Shri A.B. Tripathy, Special Rapporteur, NHRC. During the daylong consultation, views were exchanged on how various NGOs can function together with the NHRC.
Addressing the gathering, Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao, Member of the Commission said that the NGOs are like eyes and ears of the society, working for protection of human rights. He called upon the NGO workers to work relentlessly to safeguard the rights of all human beings and to be vigilant against dowry, child labour, atrocities on women, female foeticide, trafficking in women and children, and various other issues that lower the dignity and violate the rights of human beings.
In his introductory address, Shri Chaman Lal, Special Rapporteur, NHRC said that a close working relationship with NGOs is essential for promotion and protection of human rights.
Justice S.N. Phukan, Chairman of the Assam State Human Rights Commission expressed concern over the lack of adequate resources with the NGOs of north-eastern region working in the field of human rights.
The welcome address was delivered by Shri A.B. Tripathy, Special Rapporteur, NHRC. During the daylong consultation, views were exchanged on how various NGOs can function together with the NHRC.