Shillong, August 8: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) in collaboration with the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Sohra Civil Sub-Division had organized an Awareness programme on Human Rights at St. John’s Bosco Shrine Hall, Maraikapon, Sohra on the 7th of August 2018.
The programme was attended by Dr. Justice Aftab Hussain Saikia, Chairperson, Meghalaya Human Rights Commission as the Chief Guest in the presence of Shri A. Mawlong, Secretary MHRC and Shri L. Kynjing, SDO (C), Sohra Civil Sub-Division.
The programme saw a huge turnout with participation from students of various schools and colleges, representatives from village councils, women’s organisations and officers from the different government departments. The objective of the program was to highlight the various rights and legal remedies which the public can resort to whenever their basic human rights were being infringed upon.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest, Dr. Justice Aftab H. Saikia stressed the importance of knowing the Constitution. He enlightened the participants on the Right to Liberty, Equality and Dignity.
He said these rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India to safeguard the citizens from any violation of human rights. He encouraged everyone to gain as much knowledge as possible on these issues and to approach the Commission whenever there are any cases of violation under the purview of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Other who spoke on the occasion included Shri A. S. Mukhim, BDO, Shella Bholaganj C & RD Block, Shri. Banteilang Kharjana, SDPO, Sohra and Smti P. Nongrum Asst. Public Prosecutor. The programme was followed by an interactive session whereby teachers and students posed questions and exchanged ideas on various topics relating to Human Rights.
