Seminar on Human Rights Education and Sensitization in IUB

Seminar on Human Rights Education and Sensitization in  IUB

Bahawalpur  (PR)  The Federal Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with Social Work Department, Islamia University, Bahawalpur organized a Seminar on Human Rights Education and Sensitization  under the guidance of Mr. Muhammad Arshad, Director General (Human Rights). The Seminar was conducted under the Action Plan for Human Rights, in order to give orientation to the university students on human rights issues and initiatives taken by the Government of Pakistan for protection of human rights in the country. Around 300 students and faculty members participated in the Seminar.

Ms. Lubna Mansoor, Regional Director (Human Rights) Lahore shared the Government’s national and international commitments in the field of Human Rights. While highlighting the role of duty bearers and stakeholders she emphasized on the importance of “Students’ Drive for Promotion of Human Rights” in the country.

Mr. Zulfiqar Ali, Director, Ministry of Human Rights Islamabad urged the students and faculty members to undertake researches on human rights related issues with concrete recommendations for appropriate interventions. He conducted interactive session with the students and shared a number of initiatives being undertaken by the Government. He highlighted that the Action Plan for Human Rights approved by the Prime Minister is being implemented to create conducive environment for realization of Human Rights in the country. He also motivated the participants to refer victims of human rights violations through Toll Free Helpline (1099) for Legal Advice on Human Rights Violations.

Dr. Hafiz Rasheed Ahmad Qazi, Head of Social Work Department highlighted the role of academia and Mr. Sabir Farhar (President PRWSWO) spoke on the role of civil society in promotion of Human Rights. Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, Assistant Professor, Social Work Department appreciated the role of Ministry of Human Rights and assured to continue collaboration with the Ministry, as a regular feature.

While concluding the Seminar Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asghar Hashmi, Dean Faculty of Science and Education, Islamia University Bahawalpur appreciated the Government’s current initiatives for promotion of Human Rights and stressed on creation of awareness among general public and duty bearers on fundamental rights.

Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah and Ms. Sadia Inam Khan, Lecturers facilitated the Programme, while Mr. Aftab Ahmad, Lecturer, Social Work Department and Ms. Rukhsana Omer, Assistant Director, Ministry of Human Rights acted as Programme Coordinators.