• December 10, 2013
• General News
• Web Desk

Lahore: Like other parts of the globe, World Human Rights Day-2013, marking the adoption of ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th 1948, is being observed here with a resolve to continue efforts for protection of human rights. To mark the day, different organisations will hold seminars, walks, discussion forums, art exhibitions, tableau competitions and consultations in different parts of the country.

Human rights activists and non-governmental organisations’ representatives will speak out against abuse and violations, including discrimination, oppression and violence on the day. They will advocate justice and seek to protect the victims of human rights violations, demanding accountability of perpetrators and transparency in government action.

The Human Rights Day will highlight and promote achievements of human rights’ defenders and stress the primary responsibility of the state to protect their role. The story does not end after December 10. The focus on the work of human rights’ defenders will continue throughout 2014.

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