DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 9 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today appealed to the Nagaland State Government to expedite the formation of the Human Rights Commission for the State as per the constitutional provision. He asked all stake holders to come forward to discuss on the issues of human rights through organizing political conferences, meetings, exhibitions, cultural events, debates, etc. and help spread awareness to let people learn their rights through various sources like social media, posters, music, drama, dance, fine art, etc.
In a statement coinciding with Human Rights Day, which falls on December 10, the Governor also urged action to encourage vulnerable groups of people like women, minorities, youth, poor, disabled person, indigenous people, etc to take part in this event of decision-making.
“I appeal to all to come together to protect our inherent rights as the day is observed and celebrated to improve the physical, social, cultural & spiritual well being and welfare of the vulnerable group of people.
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened. Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views that place must immediately become the centre of attention,” he said.
The change you and I want to see in our society, schools, and workplaces, begins with self. Together we can make a better future for our children and the future generation, the Governor encouraged.
Human rights, he stated are held by all human beings and human rights will as long as human beings exist. Both are inalienable and cannot be separated, he added while stating that “today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.”
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It was first announced to be celebrated every year by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
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