JAMAKON delegation attends International Conference In Mexico JAMAKON; Kazi Reazul Hoque, Full Time Member, JAMAKON; MD. Amjad Hossain JAMAKON delegation attended the 12th Khan, Secretay, JAMAKON. They actively International Conference of National took part in the week long seminar Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), held in discussions where they exchanged their Merida, Mexico on October 3-14. NHRIs views with other NHRIs, and strengthening from 51 countries and 118 delegates the coalition of NHRIs. The comments and contribution attended the made by Prof. important annual Dr. Mizanur conference. The Rahman and c o n f e r e n c e Kazi Reazul produced and Hoque were adopted the Merida highly revered Declarationthe and the formation of which B a n g l a d e sh centered on this delegation was year’s theme of: honored by “The Sustainable o t h e r Development p a r t i c i p a t i n g Goals: What is the NHRIs. As a Role of NHRIs?” The conference discussions were JAMAKON Delegation headed by outcome in premised on how Honorable Chairman order to help the NHRIs could support the new global agenda especially the SDGs get implemented properly and in terms of their role in monitoring and timely, JAMAKON will monitor the progress implementation of human rights aspects of of the implementation process of SDGs and incorporate this into the UPR; design the goals. awareness raising programs regarding the The JAMAKON delegation was comprised of SDGs supported by the ICC; hold Prof. Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Chairman, interactive sessions with other NHRIs.  Seminar on “Role of NHRC in Protection of Human Rights” held in Meherpur On November16, 2015 Seminar titled “Role of NHRC in Protection of Human Rights” was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Meherpur. The seminar was attended by government officials, NGO representatives, teachers, students and journalists. A brief presentation on NHRC and its role was presented before the participants. Participants asked various questions regarding the role of NHRC and gave their opinions and told about their expectations on NHRC. NHRC chief Dr. Mizanur Rahman addressed the questions of the participants as the chief guest. JAMAKON Chair is delivering his speech 25 JAMAKON