University of Manipur and NHRC Host Training Programme on Human Rights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Training Programme on Human Rights in India |
| Organized by | University of Manipur in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
| Date | 30th August 2024 |
| Venue | Court Hall, Manipur University |
| Participants | Over 100 legal experts, academicians, human rights defenders, and students |
| Valedictory Address | Delivered by Shri Bharat Lal, Secretary General of the NHRC |
| Key Themes | Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Article 32, civil, political, cultural, and socio-economic rights |
| NHRC Initiatives | Recent camp sitting in Guwahati addressing 25 cases of alleged human rights violations in Manipur |
| Programme Sessions | - Prof. Rameshchandra Borpatragohain: Overview of Human Rights principles and practices- Dr. N. Pramod Singh: Role of Human Rights institutions in India- Hon'ble Justice Kh. Nobin Singh: Intersection of Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System- Shri Keisham Pradipkumar: Child rights challenges in Manipur- Mrs. Sobita Mangsatabam: Role of NGOs in gender justice- Mr. Meihoubam Rakesh: Constitutional safeguards on arrest and detention- Mr. Rinku Khumukcham: Role of media in promoting and protecting human rights |
| Commitment | Advancing human rights education and advocacy in the North-East; partnering with central and state governments, academic institutions, NGOs, and human rights defenders |