ISLAMABAD Feb 16 (TNS): First ever international three-day conference on Human Rights issues would be held from February 19 to 21 at federal capital.
The international conference would be focused on three themes including “Protecting Women and Children through Policy and Law under national and international framework”, Humanity under Climate Change: Human Rights and Environmental Rights” and “Development and Human Rights”.
An official of ministry of MOHR told state-run media that besides brainstorming session on the themes of the conference, other artistic and regional activities would also be planned to introduce international community with the cultural activities of our homeland.
These activities included exhibitions in which Human Rights Organizations would establish stalls to display their work and achievements, projection of provinces in strengthening and implementing human rights in Pakistan and a special show of Pakistani Art and Culture.
He informed that ministry would also utilize its existing funds for better arrangements and get fruitful results of the international moot.
He added that Pakistan has done too much legislation on rights of marginalized segments of society especially women, children and minorities but unfortunately the portrayal of our country is more negative than our positive endeavors.
“We cannot live in isolation and it’s imperative to connect to international comity and for the purpose the first step is to promote soft image of the country, the official said.
It is time to bring into limelight Pakistan’s independent narrative against global system and give a strong message to international world that how much they are serious to implement treaties signed for promoting and protecting our rights, he said.
Besides MOHR the conference would be held in collaboration with various government departments including Ministry of Planning and Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Ministry of Climate Change and provincial departments and commissions working on HR issues.
