President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, stressing that universal human rights are inalienable and fundamental to building a just and equitable society.

President Murmu said that Human Rights Day serves as a reminder that every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights. She highlighted India’s contribution to shaping the global human rights framework, noting the role of freedom fighters and drawing attention to Hansa Mehta’s contribution in ensuring the phrase “rights of all human beings” was included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The President underlined that human rights must reach people at the last mile in keeping with the principle of Antyodaya

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