NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 2.61 Justice Shri Dalveer Bhandari, Member of the International Court of Justice, while inaugurating the conference, stated that the principle of ‘universality’ is the cornerstone of human rights. This principle was first emphasized in the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 and reiterated through the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. He added that the Preamble to the Constitution of India is also premised on the principle of the dignity inherent in all human life. Justice Bhandari expressed his appreciation for the role that NHRC and SHRCs have played in the protection and promotion of human rights, reflected in the increase in the number of complaints received by the NHRC since its inception. Justice Bhandari further emphasized that there is a need to further strengthen these Commissions, especially the SHRCs to enable them to function more effectively. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2.62 The Commission imbibes the idea of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and has organized Special drives for Weeding out of old records and also organized Special cleanliness drives in and around the Manav Adhikar Bhawan, office building of the Commission. 2.63 Following activities have been carried out during the year 2017-18 for:- S.No. Programmes/Schemes/Activites 1. Display of Banners on the NHRC Website and at main entrance, exit gate, central courtyard area in the MAB building, office premises of the Commission. 2. Swachhta Pledge has been administered on 13.12.2017. 3. Organizing of Special drive for cleanliness of office premises from inside and outside and at GPO Complex on 28.09.2017 and 13.12.2017. 4. Organizing of Special drive for cleanliness in front of AIIMS main gate on 29.09.2017 and 14.12.2017. 5. Circulars dated 26.09.2017 and 12.12.2017 issued to all Divisional Heads of the Commission requesting to organize of Special drives to undertake the cleanliness / weeding out of old records at their respective divisions. 6. Procurement of house-keeping / toiletry items for special drives. Regional Workshop on Good Governance, Development and Human Rights 2.64 The Commission strives to promote not only human rights but good governance as well. The objective of this regional workshop is to solidify the ground for the furtherance of human rights awareness and attainment of good governance. Annual Report 2017-2018 25