Human Rights Education and Awareness
2.22 A National Consultation on “Incorporating Human Rights Education in School and
University Education System” was held on 6 July 2007 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. On this
occasion two modules — 'Reccomendations of National Human Rights Commission - Human
Rights Education at the University and College Levels' and 'Reccommendations of National
Human Rights Commission - Module on Human Rights Education for Teaching Professionals
Imparting Education in Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary Levels' were released by
Shri Arjun Singh, Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India. These
modules were sent to all the stakeholders for implementation at various levels in the educational
system.
Strengthening of Partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations
2.23 A two-day National Conference on the “Role of NGOs in Support of NHRC for Better
Promotion and Protection of Human Rights” was organized at Karnataka State Judicial Academy
in Bangalore from 28 to 29 April 2007. The main objective of the Conference was strengthening the
partnership between the Commission and NGOs for better protection and promotion of human
rights. The Conference made some useful recommendations/ suggestions towards this goal.
Missing Children Case of NOIDA
2.24
Following the horrifying revelations of sexual abuse and killing of children who were
reported to be "missing” from Nithari village in NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, the Commission set-up a
Committee to look into the matter. After examining the entire issue, the Committee submitted a
detailed report along with recommendations/suggestions to the Commission. These
recommendations/suggestions were accepted by the Commission and forwarded to all the
stakeholders for taking remedial steps like mandatory reporting of all missing children within 24
hours to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Speedy Disposal of Child Rape Cases
2.25 In July 2007, the Commission circulated guidelines for speedy disposal of child rape cases
to all States/Union Territories as well as other stakeholders so that no victim of such a heinous
crime is left without adequate relief.
Integrated Plan of Action to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking with
Special Focus on Children and Women
2.26 For facilitating preparation of a draft Integrated Plan of Action to Prevent and Combat
Human Trafficking with Special Focus on Children and Women, the Commission constituted a
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