NHRC, India celebrates Human Rights Day

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India celebrated Human Rights Day on December 10, 2023, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event commemorated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted 75 years ago. The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, was the Chief Guest and emphasized India's position as a global role model for nurturing human rights. He expressed concern over biased criticism from some global entities and urged them to delve deeper into India's human rights performance. The NHRC Chairperson, Justice Shri Arun Mishra, emphasized the importance of governmental and individual responsibilities in creating a just and equitable society where human rights are valued, protected, and upheld. He highlighted five burning issues that have huge ramifications on human rights, including poverty, climate change, and women empowerment. The event also featured messages from the United Nations Secretary-General and the NHRC Secretary General, highlighting the importance of promoting and protecting human rights.