NGOs expressed their views on human rights issues today while marking the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Representatives of the Citizens Constitutional Forum, Fiji Woman's Rights Movement, ECREA and Woman's Action for Change participated in a march through the streets of Suva to Sukuna Park where they gave different views on Human Rights.
CCF Executive Director, Reverend Akuika Yabaki said he is thankful that the 1997 Constitution is still intact even after the events of December 5th last year.
Reverend Yabaki said he will continue to support the People's Charter which has the provision of taking the country forward and ensures that the next elections can be conducted freely and fairly.
Chairperson for the Fiji Human Rights Commission, Doctor Shaista Shameem said majority of the complaints received from 5th December to date have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advocacy, Director Chantell Khan who said that from research conducted by ECREA, the impression they got is that alot of people do not seem to understand that, as yet, there is no People's Charter.
However Khan adds that at this stage it is better to get involved with it rather than simply shut it out as a way forward.
ECREA Director, Chantelle Khan.
NGOs Express Their Views
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