 JAMAKON Observed International Human Rights Day 2015 JAMAKON observed the International Human Rights day in a befitting manner on 10th December 2015. This year the theme of the day was “Our Rights. Our Freedom. Always” aims to promote and raise awareness on the two Covenants on Human Rights on their 50th anniversary: the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966. The day witnessed a grand Human Rights Day Rally followed by vivid discussion and seminar by distinguished guests. After the rally, seminar on “Freedom of Expression and Human Rights: Bangladesh Perspective” was held at Abdul Karim Shahitaya Bisharad Conference Hall, Bangla Academy. At the seminar it was highlighted that freedom of expression should be ensured. Banning of religion based politics was also demanded at the event. Concern was expressed over restriction imposed on Facebook, and proposed national broadcasting policy and online media registration. Guests at the Seminar 28 JAMAKON

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