Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Kamran Michael assured all out efforts to ensure the protection of Human Rights adding that we were fully committed to implement the United Nations Conventions in pursuance to the constitution of the Pakistan and International commitments as it is our national responsibility.
He held this assurance while talking to the European Union Delegation for Human Rights in a meeting here in Islamabad on Tuesday, November 01, 2016. The delegation was led by Mr. Gus Houttuin from European External Actions Services (EEAS). Mr. Dietmar Krissler, Mr. Andreas Julin, DG Trade, Mr. Rudi Delarue, DG Employment, Additional Secretary Humaira Azam and others officials of the Ministry also attended the meeting.
Director General Human Rights Hassan Mangi briefed the delegation regarding GSP + Status and implementation of Human Rights conventions. The delegation was also told about prevailing Human Rights situation in the country including implementations of laws, policy and measures. Kamran Michael said that GSP+ status has not only enhance business and trade relations activities and relations but also it is a tool for supporting positive change in Pakistan. Constitution of Pakistan grantees the human rights protection and we at Ministry of Human Rights ensures it implementations.
Addressing the meeting, Federal Minister Senator Kamran Michael has said steps have been taken through comprehensive strategy to ensure the protection of human rights including the rights of Women, Children and Minorities. It was further told that steps are being taken including Hindu Marriage Act, 2016, Christian Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Bill, 2016, Sindh Hindu Marriage Acts, 2016, Khyber Pakhunkhawa (KPK) Protection of Communal Properties of Minority Community Act, 2014.
Members of the delegation appreciated the endeavors of incumbent government especially the Ministry of Human Rights for the Protection and promotion of Human Rights and assured their full support in this regard.
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