Dimapur, December 11 (MExN): Peace Channel in collaboration with ACID cum NDWM commemorated Human Rights Day on the theme, ‘Let’s stand up for Equality, Justice and Human Dignity’ on December 11 at Asissi Centre for Integrated Development, Conference hall, Dimapur.
A press release from Peace Channel stated that Elizabeth Humtsoe, lecturer of City Law College the resource person shared on the evolution of Human Rights. Stressing on the theme she said that rights have been in existence but Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was officially adopted in the year 1948. She highlighted on the Preamble of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
While conveying that there will be no justice without recognizition of Human Rights and reflecting on the various violations of the human rights in society, she highlighted number of examples prevalent in the present scenario. She concluded her session with a Human Rights pledge which was pledged by all the participants to accept and respect everybody’s rights and stand for justice.
Ajay Sethi, an associate member of Peace Channel encouraged the participants by sharing about Karma- action, works or deeds also refers to the principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of an individual. Garrol Lotha, researcher, Peace Channel also spoke on various types of conflict and different causes that leads to conflict. She highlighted on different issues that are prevalent in our society between different age groups and how to look into those issues through analytical thinking and finding the root cause of the conflict and solving it non-violently. She also encouraged the participants to have peace within oneself and promote peace in the society.
The programme was compered by Katini, Dr.Fr.C.P.Anto, Director, Peace Channel invoked God’s blessing, followed by a welcome address by Sister Pramila, Director, ACID. Chumdemo Odyuo, Programme Coordinator, delivered a vote of thanks. The programme was attended by Peace Club members and Teacher Co-coordinators from different Educational Institution, NDWM members from different walk of life. Altogether 170 participants attended the programme.
