NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, INDIA CHAPTER 2 HIGHLIGHTS 2.1 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a symbol of India’s concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. Given below are the highlights of the Commission during the period under report. 2.2 Observance of Human Rights Day: Human Rights Day Function is celebrated by the Commission on 10th of December every year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly by organizing a special function. As the culminating function of the Commission, NHRC celebrated the ‘Human Rights Day’ on 10th December, 2019 at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi. Shri Ramnath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Ramnath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India at the observance of ‘Human Rights Day’ on 10.12.2019 at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi 2.3 NHRC Foundation Day Celebrations: The National Human Rights Commission of India celebrated its 26th Foundation Day on 12th October, 2019 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The function was graced by Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. On the occasion of Foundation Day, as part of its celebrations, the Commission organized various cultural activities and painting competitions on various themes of Human Rights for different age groups, school going children of employees and awards were given to the winners. ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 3