Two-day conference of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of Asia Pacific concluded by adopting the ‘Delhi Declaration’ on human rights

Summary:

The document provides an overview of the two-day Asia-Pacific National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) Conference, held in India from September 20-21, 2023. The conference commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principles. Key highlights include:

1. The conference reaffirmed the importance of human rights in addressing emerging challenges, including climate change, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements.
2. The participants emphasized the need for joint strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on human rights and to protect the rights of marginalized communities.
3. The conference adopted the Delhi Declaration, which Stress the role of NHRIs in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly in the context of climate change.
4. Keynote speakers and panellists highlighted the importance of technology transfer, capacity building, and public awareness in addressing environmental and social issues.
5. The conference aimed to strengthen global efforts to protect human rights and build a consensus on international matters related to human rights.

Key Quotes:

"We need a joint strategy for the emerging challenges to Human Rights protection in areas of climate change