Will NHRC and MEA's 6-Day Rights Conclave Enhance Human Rights for the Global South?

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Key Takeaways
- Strengthening human rights capacities in the Global South.
- Collaboration among 12 nations' NHRIs.
- Insights from experts in capacity building.
- Interactive sessions and cultural immersion.
- Potential for enhanced networking and partnerships.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (NationPress) In a bid to enhance the protection of human rights across the Global South, the NHRC has partnered with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to host a six-day initiative starting Monday for delegates from 12 different nations, according to an official announcement.
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme aims to create a forum for representatives from global rights bodies to engage in discussions surrounding advocacy, enforcement, and institutional development, as stated by the official.
High-ranking officials from 12 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) representing Mauritius, Jordan, Georgia, the Philippines, Qatar, Fiji, Uzbekistan, Bolivia, Nigeria, Mali, Morocco, and Paraguay are expected to participate in this significant programme.
The opening ceremony will be led by NHRC Chairman Justice V. Ramasubramanian, as mentioned in the official statement.
This initiative seeks to bolster the capacities of NHRIs within the Global South, reflecting NHRC India's unwavering dedication to international human rights dialogue, South-South cooperation, and the collective enhancement of rights-based governance.
Designed with input from previous ITEC capacity-building programmes organized by the Commission, this tailored programme addresses the specific needs of the participating NHRIs, as per the official announcement.
Leveraging over three decades of experience, the programme aspires to encourage a deeper understanding, mutual learning, and fruitful collaboration among NHRIs for advocacy, enforcement, and institutional enhancement throughout the Global South.
Prominent experts with extensive knowledge and training experience will serve as resource persons.
Anticipated outcomes include cultivating a better grasp of the international aspects of human rights, and a more profound understanding of NHRC India’s contributions to human rights protection and its exemplary practices that other NHRIs could adopt, according to the statement.
The programme may also facilitate improved networking among NHRIs, fostering collaborations and partnerships at both regional and international levels, as well as enhancing their capability to advocate for and safeguard human rights, the statement indicated.
Participants will partake in interactive sessions with distinguished professionals and practitioners, cultural immersion experiences, and field visits. This programme epitomizes NHRC India's steadfast commitment to nurturing a world where human rights are honored, safeguarded, and celebrated.