“Chinese-style modernization and human rights” conference held in Geneva – Dainik Savera Times

The UN Human Rights Council launched the fourth round of China’s national human rights review, during which the “China-Style Modernization and Human Rights” conference under the auspices of the Chinese Human Rights Research Association was held in Geneva, Switzerland on January 24. More than 50 experts, scholars, representatives of social organizations and media representatives from India and abroad participated in the conference, which was telecast live across the world through online platforms.

At the conference, guests from countries like Switzerland, Turkey, Bangladesh, Cameroon etc. along with representatives of many social organizations interacted with experts and scholars. Chu Hongli, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Human Rights Research Association, said that human rights are not only the achievements and symbols of human civilization, but also the characteristics of modern civilization. Respecting and protecting human rights is an important part of building modernization.

China has always been committed to modernization and advocates promoting human rights through development. Peter Hediger, former Swiss military attache to China, historian and international security policy expert, said he studied human rights reports submitted by China, whose numbers and achievements made a deep impression on him. The Chinese can be proud of this.

Tai Reichun, a researcher at the Institute of International Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that in recent years, China has made significant progress in strengthening judicial protection of women’s rights. In 2022, China comprehensively revised the “Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests” for the second time, adding a chapter on “relief measures”.

On the other hand, Remina Xiaokhai, associate professor of the College of Marxism at Xinjiang University, said that in the process of Xinjiang practicing Chinese-style modernization, Xinjiang’s human rights work has developed rapidly, and people of all ethnicities have the right to work and the right to education. Full guarantee is given. Xinjiang has made unprecedented achievements in social development and improving people’s lives.

At the same time, Swolong Chwoma, an assistant researcher at the Institute of Religion of the Chinese Tibetology Research Center, said that the government’s policy support, investment of capital, education training, international exchanges, and active participation of local people and related institutions have helped to preserve Tibet’s unique cultural heritage. has been effectively protected, allowing it to be carried forward.
(Credits- China Media Group, Beijing)