Dr. Jagganath Patnaik , Joins AICHLS
The Central Selection Commitee recommended by Board of Patrons in a meeting on 8th April unanimously approved Dr Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor of the Kalinga University as the new honorary Director General of Human Rights for international Relations, projects and planning.
President Mr Anthony Raju upon recommendation of the committee nominated Dr Patnaik whose term lasts until for a period of three years.
Headquartered in New Delhi, the Office of All India Council of Human rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS) is mandated to promote and protect the enjoyment and full realization, by all people, of all rights established in the UN Global Compact Charter and in international human rights laws and treaties.
The mandate includes preventing human rights violations, securing respect for all human rights, promoting international cooperation to protect human rights, coordinating related activities throughout the UN, and strengthening and streamlining the UN system in the field of human rights. In addition to its mandated responsibilities, the Office leads efforts to integrate a human rights approach within all work carried out by UN agencies.
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