Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Kamran Michael assured that all out efforts would be made to ensure the promotion and protection of Human Rights including the rights of women, children and minorities. He showed his commitment for the effective implementation of the United Nations Conventions in pursuance to the constitution of the Pakistan and International commitments.
He held this assurance while talking to the European Union Delegation in a meeting here in Islamabad on Friday. The delegation was led by Mr. Jean Francois Cautain, Ambassador of EU delegation to Pakistan accompanied by Mr. Yann Cres and Ms. Inge Zorn. Joint Secretary Ministry of Human Rights and other officials of the Ministry also attended the meeting.
The delegation was briefed by DG Human Rights about the GSP plus 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 steps have been taken through comprehensive strategy to ensure the promotion and protection of Human Rights particularly the rights of women, children and minorities. He said GSP plus status has not only increase trade relations activities but also it is a tool for supporting positive change in Pakistan. He stated Constitution of Pakistan grantees the human rights protection and we at Ministry of Human Rights ensures it implementations as it is our National obligation.
Addressing the meeting, Federal Minister Senator Kamran Michael has said that steps have taken including Hindu Marriage Act, 2016, Christian Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Bill, 2016, Sindh Hindu Marriage Acts, 2016, Khyber Pakhunkhawa Protection of Communal Properties of Minority Community Act, 2014. He also told the delegation that District Committees have been formed to protect the rights and redress the grievances of people at their doorstep. The delegation appreciated the endeavors of incumbent government especially the Ministry of Human Rights for the Protection and promotion of Human Rights and assured his full support in this regard.
Caption: Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Kamran Michael in a meeting with H.E. Jean Francois Cautain, Ambassador of EU Delegation to Pakistan along with Mr. Mr. Yann Cres and Ms. Inge Zorn here in Islamabad on June 16, 2017.
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