Training arranged for attorneys and HR officials

PESHAWAR: The Directorate General Law and Human Rights, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) conducted a two-days training workshop for district attorneys and human rights professionals.

This training was inaugurated by Ghulam Ali, Director General, Law and Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The workshop was designed and dedicated to promoting international humanitarian law and legal education.

The organisers said the primary objective was to enhance and develop the understanding and application of humanitarian law in district attorneys, lawyers, civil society organizations and human rights professionals.

It also aimed to foster collaboration between government and NGOs in promoting and protecting human rights across the province In his opening remarks, the director general (DG) emphasized the importance of human rights education in the development of a just, tolerant and equitable society.

“This workshop represents a significant step forward in the KP government’s commitment to uphold and advance fundamental human rights in the province. By equipping legal and HR professionals with the necessary tools, knowledge and skills regarding the protection of human rights,” he said. The official said it was also important to remember that the principles of humanitarian law are not just legal mandates; they are reflections of our shared humanity.

“They remind us of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve human dignity, even in the most trying circumstances,” he said and added as district attorneys and human rights professionals, the participants should have the power to make a significant impact in this realm.

The workshop featured a series of comprehensive sessions covering a range of topics, including introduction to International Humanitarian Law, mechanisms for the protection of rights specially in conflict zones and other troubled spots.