Talking heads: Human rights moot due in capital

The international conference would be focused on three themes


APP February 16, 2018
PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD: First ever international conference on Human Rights issues would be held from February 19 to 21 at federal capital disseminating steps taken for protection of rights of marginalised segments of society besides looking forward to a framework for a conducive and secure environment for common people.

The title of the three-day conference, organised by Ministry of Human Rights (MOHR), would be “Owing HR for better world”.

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 said 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.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2018. 

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