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President Murmu's Human Rights Day Warning: No Peace Without Justice

President Droupadi Murmu delivered a powerful address at the National Human Rights Commission's Human Rights Day celebration in New Delhi. She stressed the inseparable link between peace and justice, reminding the world that human rights cannot be divorced from development. The President applauded India's role in shaping the global human rights framework and praised institutions for guarding constitutional values. She also outlined the government's shift towards empowerment-based policies ensuring dignity for all citizens.

Key Points: President Murmu Stresses No Peace Without Justice on Human Rights Day

  • President Murmu emphasized that human rights must reach the person in the last mile, aligning with Antyodaya philosophy
  • She praised the NHRC and judiciary as alert sentinels of India's Constitutional conscience
  • The President highlighted a government shift from entitlement to empowerment over the last decade
  • She noted that women's empowerment and welfare are fundamental to human rights progress
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'No peace without justice': Prez Murmu graces human rights day celebrations

President Droupadi Murmu addresses NHRC event, linking peace to justice and outlining India's vision for inclusive development and human dignity for all.

"There is no peace without justice, and there is no justice without peace. - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, Dec 10

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday graced and addressed the Human Rights Day celebration, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, in New Delhi and emphasised that “human rights must be ensured for all, including the person in the last mile, in keeping with the philosophy of Antyodaya.”

The President stated that every citizen should be an active participant in the nation's development journey towards building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

"Seventy-seven years ago, the world came together to articulate a simple yet revolutionary truth: that every human being is born free and equal in dignity and rights, "the President said, stressing that India played an important role in shaping a global framework of human rights and "our freedom fighters envisioned a world rooted in human dignity, equality, and justice."

The President said that human rights are contained in the vision of our Constitution.

"Human rights promote social democracy. Human rights encompass the right to live without fear, to learn without barriers, to work without exploitation, and to age with dignity," she said.

"We have reminded the world that human rights cannot be divorced from development. Also, India has always adhered to the timeless truth: 'There is no peace without justice, and there is no justice without peace," she added.

The President praised the NHRC, State Commissions, the judiciary, and civil society for acting as "alert sentinels" of the Constitutional conscience.

She highlighted the NHRC's significant work, including taking suo motu cognizance of issues concerning SC/ST communities, women, and children, and its focus on the Human Rights of Prison Inmates.

She underscored that women's empowerment and welfare are key to human rights, applauding the NHRC's conference on women's safety.

The President noted the government's approach shift "from entitlement to empowerment and from charity to rights" over the last decade, ensuring essential services like clean water, healthcare, and sanitation reach all to secure dignity.

She also mentioned the implementation of the four Labour Codes as a major reform for a future-ready workforce.

- IANS

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Sarah B
"No peace without justice" – such a profound and timeless statement. India's role in shaping the global human rights framework is often understated. Great to see it highlighted.
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Rohit P
The shift from charity to rights is crucial. When basic needs like clean water and sanitation are treated as entitlements, it changes everything. Hope the implementation on the ground matches the vision. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
Women's empowerment being called key to human rights is so important. Safety, dignity, and opportunity for our mothers, sisters, and daughters is the real measure of a developed nation. The NHRC conference is a good step.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the speech is inspiring, the real test is in everyday reality. For the "person in the last mile," access to justice can still be a long and difficult road. The commissions and judiciary must be fully empowered and accessible to all.
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Karthik V
The mention of the four Labour Codes is significant. Protecting workers' rights in a changing economy is essential for a Viksit Bharat. Hope it brings more security and fair wages to our workforce.

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