JUDICIAL OFFICERS HOLD CANDLELIGHT MARCH TO MARK WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

JUDICIAL OFFICERS HOLD CANDLELIGHT MARCH TO MARK WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

14-DEC-ENG 6

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR-------------------------On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, various judicial officers, advocates, and judicial staff in Buxar held a candlelight march to spread awareness about human rights. This program was organized by the District Legal Services Authority, Buxar, under the direction of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, Patna. The march started from the Legal Services Building located in the Civil Court complex and proceeded through Chini Mill Road and Station Road to Ambedkar Chowk.

On the occasion of World Human Rights Day on Wednesday, various judicial officers, advocates, and judicial staff in Buxar held a candlelight march to spread awareness about human rights. This program was organized by the District Legal Services Authority, Buxar, under the direction of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, Patna. The march started from the Legal Services Building located in the Civil Court complex and proceeded through Chini Mill Road and Station Road to Ambedkar Chowk.

Harshit Singh, Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Buxar, who was leading the march, explained the importance of this year's theme, "Our Everyday Necessities." He said that this theme calls for reflection on the fact that human rights are not just principles but fundamental elements connected to the daily lives of every citizen. These rights inspire us to stand against all forms of hatred, misinformation, and lies. He said that the United Nations has emphasized the need to revitalize global awareness and activism for human rights.

Shedding light on the history of Human Rights Day, he said that it was formally established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on December 10, 1948, with the aim of protecting human dignity globally and preventing the recurrence of atrocities. Since then, this day has been celebrated every year to commemorate the struggle against discrimination, inequality, and oppression, and to raise awareness in society. In this sequence, the District Legal Services Authority also organized legal awareness programs at the Open Jail Buxar and the Central Jail Buxar. Addressing the program held at the Central Jail, Sub-Judge-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Buxar, Neha Dayal, provided detailed information on the establishment, objectives, and global significance of Human Rights Day.

She informed the inmates that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is one of the first historic achievements of the United Nations, aiming to ensure justice, freedom, and equality for every individual.

She said that on December 4, 1950, Resolution 423 (V) was passed at the 317th meeting of the General Assembly, inviting member states, institutions, and organizations to celebrate this day. Today, Human Rights Day is celebrated globally through high-level conferences, cultural events, exhibitions, and awareness programs. The United Nations Human Rights Prize and the Nobel Peace Prize are also awarded on this occasion.

Many judicial officers, advocates, and other personnel associated with the District Legal Services Authority participated in the candle march held in Buxar. Prominent attendees included Principal Judge-Family Court Manoj Kumar II, District and Additional Sessions Judges Manish Kumar Shukla, Sudesh Kumar Srivastava, Sanjeet Kumar Singh, Additional Judicial Magistrate Bhola Singh, Civil Court In-charge Administration Rajiv Srivastava, Senior Clerk Sanjay Kumar, Nazir Santosh Dwivedi, and many other court employees.

In addition, members of the District Bar Association, panel lawyers, legal aid workers, local citizens, and school children also participated in the rally, showing solidarity in support of human rights. Through the candle march, the judicial authorities conveyed the message to the public that human rights are not merely legal documents but essential foundations of life, and their protection and respect are the responsibility of every individual and society.