National Seminar to commemorate Human Rights Day held at IIUI - Press Release issued by International Islamic University Islamabad.

Islamabad -- December 10, 2022 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)

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The Human Rights Day themed as Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for all was marked with a National Seminar at the female campus of the International Islamic University (IIUI) that was held in collaboration with Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR).

The Chief Guest of this event was Mr. Qazi Faez Isa, Senior Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan. Mr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court, Muhammad Talha Mehmood Federal Minister for SAFRON, Ms. Kashmala Khan, Federal Ombudsman FOSPA was the Guest of Honour.

The other dignitaries included Dr. Raheem Awan, DG legal Aid and Justice Authority, Mr. Farhatullah Babar, Former Senator, Dr. Farkhanda Zia, Vice President Female Campus IIUI, and Dr. Sameena Malik, Vice President IIUI participated in the event.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Muhammad Shafique Chaudhry, Executive Director Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights said that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains as relevant today as it was on the day in 1948 that was proclaimed and adopted by the UN. He said there is a dire need to pay heed towards the protection of human rights. He opined that academic institutions can play a pivotal role in disseminating awareness for protection of human rights.

Mr. Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Chief Guest of this event, during his speech identified that human rights are recognized as the fundamental rights in the constitution of Pakistan. Despite the fact that Article 25 gives the right of education to both boys and girls, over 1000 attacks over educational institutions of Pakistan were committed in three years. He opined that Islam is inclusive and non-discriminatory religion. He opined that Ignorant men dominate women, the Holy Quran says men are protectors of women. He said Islam is the best example of giving dignity, freedom and justice to the humanity, irrespective of their cast, creed, and colour.

Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court urged that the universal declaration of human rights is a comprehensive draft having 30 articles is recognized by the constitution of Pakistan as well. We have to be objective, we have to discuss the shortcomings along with the achievements as a nation. The federal Shariat Court has declared that the Domestic Violence law does not have any...