NHRC holds a national conference of SHRCs, Special Rapporteurs and Monitors on advancing human rights

Summary:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently held a national conference of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs), Special Rapporteurs, and Monitors to advance human rights in India. The conference aimed to enhance coordination between NHRC and SHRCs, as well as engage with civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and NGOs doing good work. NHRC Chairperson, Justice Shri Arun Mishra, emphasized the importance of SHRCs in ensuring the implementation of NHRC Advisories and judicial orders. He also highlighted the need for SHRCs to participate in international forums and collaborate with NHRC on issues like ensuring workers' rights, rehabilitation of climate-displaced persons, and proper functioning of drug de-addiction centers. The conference also featured presentations by NHRC's Special Rapporteurs and Monitors on their field visits, covering topics such as abolition of NataPratha practice, prison reforms, and strategies to prevent child marriage.