13 Feb : An International Conference on ‘Human Rights: Transforming Dimensions’ will be held in Panjab University, Chandigarh from February 15-16, 2010.
Organised in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University, its twin university in U.K. and sponsored by the Indian Council for Social Science Research, the Conference will see civil society actors, bureaucracy, judiciary, defence, human rights commission, activists and media debate on the complexities of understanding and implementing human rights across the wide spectrum of a global society.
The deliberations will be spread over parallel and plenary sessions on varied issues ranging from rights of minorities, tribal women, children, disabled people, and indigenous groups to the use of green technology, food security, terrorism, cyber crimes, violence against women, globalization and bio-technology. A panel discussion on media and human rights shall also be a part of the deliberations.
The Conference will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Permod Kohli of Punjab and Haryana High Court. Prof Mool Chand Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Central University Haryana, former Vice Chairman UGC and a renowned human rights scholar, will deliver the keynote address. Pro-Vice Chancellor Oxford Brookes University, Prof John Raftery shall be the Guest of Honour. Ms. Shami Chakrabarty, Chancellor Oxford Brookes University, and a leading defender of human rights and civil liberties in U.K. would be one of the lead speakers, focusing on ‘Common Law – Common Values: Defending human rights in a shrinking world.’ Widely acclaimed social activist, Baba Seechewal would also be part of the proceedings.
Vice Chancellor Panjab University, Prof R. C. Sobti, who is also the patron-in-chief of the Conference, shall preside over the inaugural function at the University Auditorium. A souvenir comprising the abstracts of articles will also be released on the occasion.
Justice R.S. Mongia, Chairman, Punjab State Human Rights Commission shall deliver the Valedictory Address.