Peace Channel in collaboration with ACID cum NDWM commemorated Human Rights Day on the theme, “Lets stand up for Equality, Justice and Human Dignity” on December 11, at Asissi Centre for Integrated Development, Conference hall, Dimapur.
A press release from Peace Channel researcher, Garrol Lotha stated that Elizabeth Humtsoe (lecturer of City Law College) was the resource person for the program. Stressing on the theme, she said that Rights have been in existence but Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was officially adopted in the year 1948. She also highlighted the Preamble of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She asserted that there will be no justice without recognizition of Human Rights. Reflecting on the various violations of the human rights in Naga society, Elizabeth also highlighted a number of examples prevalent in the present scenario. She concluded her session with a Human Rights pledge which was administered to all the participants.
Ajay Sethi, an associate member of Peace Channel encouraged the participants by sharing about “Karma”- action, works or deeds.
Garrol Lotha, also spoke on various types of conflict and different causes that leads to conflict. She also shared various ways of tackling with conflicting situations positively in day to day life. She then highlighted different issues that are prevalent in Naga society between different age groups.
The program was compered by Katini; Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto, director, Peace Channel invoked God’s blessing, followed by a welcome address by Sister Pramila, director, ACID.
Program coordinator Chumdemo Odyuo, delivered a vote of thanks. The program was attended by Peace Club members and teacher co-coordinators from different educational institution, NDWM members from different walk of life. Altogether 170 participants attended the program.