Moily inaugurates 2-day seminar on human rights

Moily inaugurates 2-day seminar on human rights

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Sep 23, 2011: Minister of Corporate Affairs Dr. M. Veerappa Moily inaugurated a 2-day UGC-sponsored national seminar titled “Human Rights – Changing Trends and Challenges in India” organized by the department of political science and human rights education cell of  St. Agnes College in the college premises on September 23 Friday.

 

 

 

In his inaugural address, Dr. Moily said that human rights are more important than food and that all citizens should fight for their rights. A society that discriminates among communities and individuals is an unequal society, he said, adding that people should work toward satisfying needs, not greed. He also suggested that colleges should train students in the art of effective living in society.

Lamenting that the law and courts do not serve any purpose, he said that the Human Rights Law illustrates good governance.

Justice Dr. S. R. Nayak, the chairman of the State Human Rights Commission, was the chief guest of the event. Speaking about violation of human rights, he said that 48 percent people are deprived of basic necessities such as water, shelter, and nutritious food.

Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, the member of the Central Law Commission, delivered the keynote address on the occasion.

Dr. Sr. M. Prem D’Souza AC presided over the event. Chandra Mohan and Sr. Olivia were among the dignitaries on the dais.