Annual Report 2016
He praised the government for enacting several laws in favor of the disabled persons but at the
same time he criticized that only enacting laws and policies could not help the disabled to be
independent. He said that nobody would remain disabled, if the authorities had tried to make
them eligible for work. He further added that it was the duty of the government to recognize
their talent and make them eligible for job market.
Consultation on Child Labour in Bangladesh: A Legal Analysis
On 13 June, 2016, NHRC organized a Consultation on Child Labour in Bangladesh: A Legal
Analysis in association with International Labour Organization (ILO) under Country Level
Engagement and Assistance to Reduce (CLEAR) Child Labour in Dhaka Project signed
between NHRC and ILO. Under the project, NHRC commissioned the study on Consultation
on Child Labour in Bangladesh: A Legal Analysis supported by ILO.
The purpose of the consultation was to share its findings with key national stakeholders,
including the government, employers and workers, civil society and NGOs and seek their
input.
Human Rights Day 2016 celebrated
Human Rights Day, 2016 was duly celebrated on 10 December in Dhaka by the
National Human Rights Commission,
Bangladesh (NHRC) in a befitting
manner. The Human Rights commemorates the day on which, the United
Nations General Assembly adopted the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
in 1948. In 1950, the Assembly passed
Distinguished Guests at the Seminar
resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and
interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
The Global theme of the Human Rights Day was set as “Stand up for someone’s rights today.”
The day witnessed a grand rally followed by a seminar by a panel of distinguished discussants
and guests.
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