SPEECH CONTEST HELD ON THE EVE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
In a bid to commemorate the International Human Rights Day, a Speech Contest held at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized by the Department of Political Science on the theme “Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” Prof. Dr. Amir Ali Chandio, Chairman Department of Political Science presided the event.
Prof. Dr. Amir Ali Chandio shed light on the significance of Human Rights. He said the Human Rights are the fundamental rights which the civilized society provides to the people so the peace and progress could be availed. He said it is imperative to respect the human dignity and welfare at large for the betterment of citizens and tolerant society.
Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio accorded vote of thanks. She said this day is being celebrated on 10 December every year in line with the principles of United Nations since 1948.
The speakers of the contest stressed the need to adhere the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in letter and spirit so the human being could survive in peaceful, democratic norms and values without any discrimination and biases.
Mr. Babar Ali Arain (BS P-IV), Mr. Muhammad Umar Jagirani (BS P-II) and Mr. Amjad Ali Sargani (BS P-II) secured first, second and third position respectively.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto, Chairman Department of Economics, Dr. Inayatullah Bhatti, Incharge Department of Pakistan Studies and Mr. Sajid Soomro were the judges of the event.
Prof. Dr. Amir Hussain Shar, Dr. Noor Hussain Chandio, Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Masihullah Jatoi, Dr. Rehman Gul Gilal, Mr. Aijaz Ali Shaikh, Mr. Ali Nawaz Soomro, Mr. Irshad Ali Wassan, Mr. Akhlaque Ahmed Larik and large number of teachers and students attended the event.