ISLAMABAD:International Human Rights Day is being observed today (Friday) to promote equality, peace, justice, freedom and the protection of human dignity.
This year’s theme of the day is, “Reducing inequalities and advancing human rights”. President Dr Arif Alvi in his message on the International Human Rights Day has said the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees freedom to its citizens regardless of their caste, colour or creed. He said the government will continue making efforts to safeguard freedom, liberty, dignity and self-esteem of every citizen of the state.
Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari, in her message on the Day, said the government has moved beyond rhetoric and proactively removed the barriers faced by marginalized groups. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his message said Universal Declaration on Human Rights is a beacon of light and a moral compass for States, societies and communities to promote and protect rights, freedoms, and dignity of every human being, without any distinction.