Celebration of Human Rights Day
10th December 2024
NSS Units, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram observed Human Rights Day on 10th December, 2024, by organizing an online quiz and essay writing competition. 150 B.Tech students participated in the celebration. Ms. Pooja Sharma (NSS PO, DCE) coordinated the event. The event was aligned with the United Nations theme for the year, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," which emphasized the crucial role of human rights in building a better future.
Key Objectives of the Event were to raise awareness about human rights issues and their significance, to encourage students to think critically about human rights challenges and potential solutions, to inspire students to become active citizens and advocates for human rights and to enhance students' writing and research abilities.
Online Quiz Competition:
The online quiz was designed to assess students' knowledge of human rights principles, international human rights instruments, and current human rights issues. It covered a wide range of topics, including:
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights1
- Regional human rights instruments
- Contemporary human rights challenges
Essay Writing Competition:
The essay writing competition encouraged students to express their thoughts and ideas on human rights issues. Participants were asked to write essays on topics such as:
- The importance of human rights education
- The role of technology in promoting and protecting human rights
- The impact of climate change on human rights
- Addressing discrimination and inequality
- The role of youth in advocating for human rights
The online quiz and essay writing competition were successful in engaging students and fostering a deeper understanding of human rights.
Benefits/Outcome: The event provided an opportunity for students to learn about their rights and responsibilities, to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to express their views and opinions on important social issues and to contribute to a more just and equitable society.