1st Ever HR International Conference To Kick Off On Monday
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published February 18, 2018 | 02:50 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Feb, 2018 ) :The First ever international conference on Human Rights issues would be held From February 19 to 21 at Federal capital disseminating steps taken for protection of rights of marginalized segments of society besides looking forward a framework for a conducive and secure environment for common people.
The title of the three-day conference, organized by Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR), would be "Owing HR for better world". The international conference would be focused on three themes including "Protecting Women and Children through Policy and Law under national and international framework", Humanity under Climate Change: Human Rights and Environmental Rights" and "Development and Human Rights".
Secretary Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR) Rabiaya Javeri Agha said Pakistan is among one of the nations which promoted human rights within an international legal framework by taking numerous progressive steps to safeguard fundamental rights of the people.
Pakistan possesses strong constitutional structure for human rights as a Primary source of the policy and law while it is a signatory to principal international Human Rightstreaties and conventions, she said.
Pakistan joined international fraternity of people to celebrate 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which will take place on December 10 this year, she told this agency.
This anniversary marks the adoption of universal principles that established common standards and human rights values for all nations, she added. By commemorating the 70th Anniversary of UDHR, nations can assess their challenges and measure progress in human rights , particularly through stronger monitoring systems, implementation mechanisms and collaborative alliances, the secretary informed.
As a member of global community, Pakistan is also deeply affected by political, socio-economic and environmental patterns that adversely impact human rights , she said. Rabiya Agha said, despite all these challenges, National Assembly of Pakistan has passed five bills on the rights of the vulnerable groups last year including `The National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, 2017, "The Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2017" "The National Commission on "The Status of Women (Amendment) Act, 2017" "National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, 2017" "The Women in Distress and Detention Fund (Amendment) Act, 2017, Recently, Secretary MOHR added, two more bills the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Protection Act,20l8, the Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018 were also passed by the lower house of the parliament proving the commitment of Pakistan to protect rights of all without any discrimination.
An official of ministry of MOHR told APP that besides brainstorming session on the themes of the conference, other artistic and regional activities would also be planned to introduce international community with the cultural activities of our homeland.
These activities included exhibitions in which Human Rights Organizations would establish stalls to display their work and achievements, projection of provinces in strengthening and implementing human rights in Pakistan and a special show of Pakistani Art and Culture.
Besides MOHR the conference would be held in collaboration with various government departments including Ministry of Planning and Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Ministry of Climate Change and provincial departments and commissions working on HR issues.
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