1. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Prelims:
Polity, Governance
Mains:
GS Paper II – Governance, International
Relations, Social Justice
Current
relevance:
National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC), India participates in the First Consultative Meeting on Human Rights of SCO Member States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Highlights:
1.
Emphasized the role
of NHRIs in fostering trust
between the government and citizens and promoting social stability.
2.
Reiterated that regional
cooperation must be based on:
(i)
Respect for State sovereignty
(ii)
Non-interference in internal affairs
(iii)
Equality among member states
(iv)
Mutual respect for national interests
Highlighted NHRC India's Indian Technical and Economic
Cooperation (ITEC) Capacity Building
Programme for strengthening NHRIs.
(i)
Reaffirmed NHRC India's commitment to deeper human rights cooperation within the SCO
framework.
(ii)
Expressed confidence that the consultative mechanism would become a permanent platform for dialogue, cooperation, exchange of best practices, and protection of human rights
across SCO member states.
About
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.
It is a statutory
body established under the Protection
of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993
2. Functions:
(i)
Inquiry into human rights violations (suo motu or on
petitions)
(ii)
Reviewing safeguards under the Constitution and laws
(iii)
Promoting awareness of human rights
Source: PIB- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2276954®=48&lang=1