Rajgangpur, Odisha – 10 December 2025
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, members of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) and the National Human Rights Organization (NHRO), Rajgangpur Chapter, carried out a humanitarian and educational programme at Shanti Child Care Center in Ranibandh, focusing on dignity, protection and the empowerment of children.
Human Rights Day, observed globally on 10 December, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The 2025 observance highlighted the theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials”, emphasising the universal right to education, safety and equal opportunity.
Community Support Programme at Shanti Child Care Center
The local IHRC–NHRO team organised a comprehensive outreach initiative that combined humanitarian assistance with awareness-raising activities:
- distribution of notebooks, pencils, scales, sweets, biscuits, chocolates and Vaseline to the children;
- donation of a new washing machine to the centre, supporting its daily operations and improving sanitary conditions;
- an educational session led by Mohammed Naushad, President of NHRO, who discussed the meaning of human rights in everyday life and the importance of protection and dignity for every child.
The programme gathered the children residing at the centre, allowing them to participate in learning activities and receive essential supplies aimed at improving their well-being.
Participants and Community Engagement
The event was attended by community representatives and volunteers, including:
- Mohammed Naushad – President, NHRO and IHRC Press Journalist
- Sheikh Wasim Raza Khan
- Hemant Kumar Singh
- Manjeet Singh Saluj
- Pooja Sahu – Guest of Honour
- Priyadarshini Bhoi – Guest of Honour
- Sharat Kumar Pati
Photographs from the event show active interaction between volunteers and children, the presentation of educational materials, and the ceremonial handover of the donated washing machine.
Human Rights in Action: A Grassroots Perspective
This initiative reflects IHRC Corporation’s mission to promote, educate and uphold human rights at both institutional and community levels. While international forums focus on policy, local actions such as the programme at Shanti Child Care Center demonstrate how practical support can improve living conditions and awareness among vulnerable groups.
By combining education, material support and community involvement, the Rajgangpur event exemplifies a human-centred approach to advocacy that IHRC Corporation continues to strengthen globally.
Reported by:
Md Naushad
SMM IHRC India Regional Volunteers Coordinator
IHRC Press Journalist
