🌍 IHRC Honors Human Rights Defenders in Mumbai

Expanding Human Rights Awareness Across India’s Diverse Communities

Govandi, Mumbai, India | July 2025

Distinguished Ceremony Recognizes Local Leaders and Volunteers

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), as part of its ongoing commitment to human rights education and advocacy, organised a special recognition event in Govandi, Mumbai. The ceremony brought together leading local officials, social workers, and IHRC volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the advancement and defence of fundamental human rights.

Key Participants

The event was attended by:

H.E. Bishop Dr Samsher Khan – Peace Ambassador, High Commissioner MNVC SMM IHRC
Noor Mohd Rahmani – ZVC IHRC
Mahtab Rahmani – ZVC IHRC
Aftab – IHRC Volunteer
Sanjay Chauhan – Legislative Assembly Chief, Shiv Sena, Mumbai
Ibrahim Patel – Legislative Assembly Organisation
Irshad Ahmed – Sub-Division Coordinator, Eknath Shinde Elector
Nizamuddin Rahmani and Kamaluddin Rahmani – Volunteers and local leaders

Each of these individuals was honoured with an official IHRC Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to upholding, defending, and promoting essential human rights within their communities.

Recognising the Foundation of Human Rights

The awarded certificates specifically acknowledge the recipients’ dedication to the core principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including but not limited to:

The right to life, liberty and personal security
Freedom of speech and religion
Right to education and equal opportunity
Protection from discrimination
Right to participate in public and social life
Right to justice and fair treatment

These principles form the foundation of IHRC’s global mission and are of particular significance in India, a nation of unparalleled diversity and the world’s most populous democracy.

IHRC’s Expanding Impact in India

IHRC’s presence in India is steadily growing, with daily activities focused on raising awareness, providing education, and supporting the realisation of human rights across the subcontinent. The Commission recognises the critical importance of India’s scale, demographic complexity, and the unique challenges it faces in the sphere of rights and equality.

Through these actions, IHRC strengthens the global understanding of human rights and builds sustainable partnerships with local communities, authorities, and volunteers. Events such as this ceremony in Mumbai are not only symbolic but also serve as practical demonstrations of IHRC’s commitment to positive change.

“We thank God for granting us the opportunity to serve with IHRC. It is an honour to be part of an organisation dedicated to peace, dignity, and universal justice.”
– H.E. Bishop Dr Samsher Khan, Peace Ambassador

On behalf of the International Human Rights Commission, special thanks are extended to
Prof. h.c. Rafał Marcin Wasik, IHRC Secretary – General and World Chairman, for his strategic leadership and ongoing support, as well as
Dawid Szabłowski, Head of IHRC Press Department, for the professional coverage and international outreach that bring visibility to such vital initiatives.