Shillong, Dec 10: In commemorating the 65th International Human Rights Day, “today we reaffirmed to the adoption of those rights which are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948, that they are inalienable to an individual in expressing and enjoying such rights and of which many a time are being denied and violated. Unfortunately the human rights situation worldwide still remains grim and Meghalaya is of no exemption” said MPHRC.
“The fight for the preservation and promotion of indigenous peoples identity is a global concern that is debated across international platforms. While expressing our solidarity with the peoples’ movement for the attainment of the right to protect and preserve the indigenous peoples identity in our state we are extremely concern with the current government apathetic attitude in addressing the issue with sensitivity” said Chairman MPHRC, Dino D.G. Dympep.
“The year has witnessed many serious human rights violations and loss of lives across the State and of which the Government has failed to bring justice to the perpetrators. These violations include, arbitrary detention including death in police custody, kidnapping and killing with impunity by both the security apparatus and the insurgent groups. Other rights violation such as atrocities against women and children including rising incidences of cases of rape continue unabated” said MPHRC.
“The Government must bear the ultimate responsibility as the guarantors of human rights in addressing the injustice and numerous rising forms of human rights violations which have reach a level that jeopardizes peace and security in the state” said Chairman MPHRC, Dino D. G. Dympep.
On this occasion, MPHRC “strongly demand the government to uphold its commitment for the protection of human rights and the rule of law to provide access to justice for all for the enjoyment of fundamental Freedoms”.(SP News)
