67 PG level students from different universities and colleges in the country completed a month-long summer internship at the NHRC

• NHRC Acting Chairperson, Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani urges them to remain vigilant and raise voices for the protection of the rights of vulnerable sections of the society
• Interns exposed to various aspects of human rights in classroom sessions and as well as field exposure to the functioning of various institutions including prison, shelter home and police station

New Delhi : 67 post graduate level students from diverse academic streams coming from various universities and colleges in the country completed the month-long summer internship at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India. Addressing the valedictory session, Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Acting Chairperson, NHRC congratulated the interns on the successful completion of their internship. She urged that they should remain vigilant towards the instances of violation of the human rights of the vulnerable sections of society and raise the voices for their protection.

Shri Bharat Lal, Secretary General, NHRC asked the interns to strive for perfection in their chosen careers in pursuit of excellence. This can be possible by remaining open to learning throughout their lives. He also motivated the students to contemplate the positive changes they could bring to society.

Shri Devendra Kumar Nim, Joint Secretary, NHRC, presented the internship report during the session, announcing the winners of the book review, group research project presentation and declamation competition. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Lt Col Virender Singh, Director, NHRC. Smt. Anita Sinha, Joint Secretary was present. 

During the internship, the students were exposed to various aspects of human rights in different interactive sessions by NHRC, India Acting Chairperson, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal, senior officers and experts. Former and serving Secretary and Additional Secretary level officers to the Government, officers of the Armed and Police forces, Statutory Commissions, representatives of civil society organizations and other eminent institutions also interacted with the interns. They were also taken out for field visits to different institutions such as Tihar Jail, Police Stations, Asha Kiran Shelter Home, and National Commission for Women to have an understanding of their functioning, ground realities and requirements for protecting human rights.