Constitution
Constitution
We, the defenders and promoters of human rights and the Rule of Law, solemnly resolve and affirm the following principles:
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Equality and Dignity: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Endowed with reason and conscience, they should act towards one another in a spirit of universal brotherhood.
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Universal Rights: Everyone is entitled to the rights and freedoms set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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Right to Life and Liberty: Every individual has the right to life, liberty, and personal security. No one shall be held in slavery, servitude, or arbitrarily deprived of their property.
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Freedom from Torture: No one shall be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, or punishment. Arbitrary arrest or detention is prohibited.
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Equality Before the Law: Everyone has the right to equality and equal protection under the law.
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Presumption of Innocence: Anyone charged with a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law, in a public trial with all necessary defenses as per internationally recognized norms and standards.
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Protection Against Arbitrary Interference: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with their privacy, family, home, or correspondence, nor to attacks upon their honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to legal protection against such interference or attacks.
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Freedom of Expression: Every person has the right to freedom of expression, conscience, religion, and the freedom to form associations and participate in peaceful assemblies.
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Self-Determination: All peoples have the right to self-determination, allowing them to freely determine their political status and pursue their social, economic, and cultural development, as stipulated in the UN Charter on Human Rights.
Aims and Objectives
National Human Rights commission and Social Justice is dedicated to defending and promoting human rights, social justice, and democratic values across all aspects of life—social, economic, and political. As a non-partisan, non-governmental organization, NHRCSJ strives to guide public opinion by advocating rational and constructive views on human rights, with a commitment to the people and victims of state oppression. National Human Rights commission and Social Justice efforts include:
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Defending Human Rights: Mobilizing public opinion to defend the human rights of all nationalities, especially those struggling for self-determination.
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Child Labor and Poverty Alleviation: Taking a stand against child labor and the humiliation of impoverished individuals.
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Health Awareness: Promoting health awareness in society and establishing connections with healthcare entities.
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Socio-Economic and Political Change: Advocating for structural changes that fulfill the socio-economic and political aspirations of all nationalities, while ensuring the protection of their ethnic, religious, and cultural identities.
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Combating Discrimination: Securing recognition of the principles of universal brotherhood, socio-economic and political justice, and individual dignity. National Human Rights commission and Social Justice is committed to combating racism, casteism, communalism, and other forms of discrimination, including dowry, bride burning, and Sati (immolation).
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Public Education: Educating people about their fundamental rights, civil liberties, and democratic values by organizing seminars to raise and awaken public consciousness.
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Supporting Struggles for Identity: Supporting groups fighting to defend their religious, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identities against oppression by ruling classes.
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Countering Misinformation: Understanding national and international issues in their depth and complexity, and countering misinformation and false propaganda against marginalized communities.
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International Collaboration: Establishing local and overseas chapters and liaising with national and international organizations with similar missions.
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Judicial Independence: Striving for the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, freedom of the press, and other mass media.
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Opposing Draconian Laws: Mobilizing public opinion against draconian measures and black laws to secure the rule of law, according to internationally established norms and standards.
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Right to Information: Advocating for the right to access information.
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Ongoing Advocacy: Engaging in activities that support and advance the organization’s objectives.
Finance
National Human Rights commission and Social Justice funds its activities through membership fees and donations. The organization does not accept donations from the government, political parties, or their representatives. All funds are received against official National Human Rights commission and Social Justice receipts and are audited annually. These audited reports are open to inspection by members.
Organizational Structure
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Central Committee: The Central Committee is the main governing body of National Human Rights commission and Social Justice, meeting annually to appoint the Core Group. It consists of no fewer than seven members elected at the annual meeting, including all state heads of National Human Rights commission and Social Justice.
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Core Group: The Core Group is responsible for fulfilling the organization’s objectives and executing the mandate set by the Central Committee. This group comprises no fewer than eleven members