NHRC, India to life, to food and water, to health, to adequate housing, to education, to freedom of movement and against discrimination. They also ensure that the rights of vulnerable categories, such as women, children, refugees, internally displaced persons as well as minorities, national, linguistic or sexual, may be secured. The role of HRDs in promoting and protecting Human Rights has been detailed under Chapter – 7. K. Foundation day 2.12 The Commission celebrated its 28th Foundation Day Function on 12 October 2021 at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest and Mr. Amit Shah, Home Minister, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Around 1800 participants attended the function in hybrid mode, which included representatives from NGOs, CSOs, Universities, Chief Secretaries, Ministries, etc. A short film was also made on the occasion. Image 2.1: Address of Hon’ble Prime Minister at the Foundation Day Function L. Human rights day 2.13 Human Rights Day is celebrated by the Commission on 10thof December every year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly by organizing a special function. The National Human Rights Commission celebrated the ‘Human Rights Day’ Function on 10th December 2021, in physical mode. His Excellency, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. ANNUAL REPORT 6 2021-22