Mbabane – The Eswatini Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and other stakeholders, held a strategic workshop this week to strengthen understanding and engagement on key human rights issues.
The workshop addressed both global and national human rights contexts, diversity and inclusion, and the recently published Human Rights and Public Administration Bill. Special attention was given to the involvement of Young Key Populations and alignment with the Paris Principles, which set international standards for national human rights institutions.
Commissioners engaged in discussions on protecting citizens’ rights, including measures against sexual exploitation and abuse, and reviewed the Bill to ensure it meets international standards.
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Nessie Golakai-Gould, told participants that human rights shape the daily experiences of citizens and are vital for peace, development, and social cohesion. She added that they form a core part of the Sustainable Development Goals, which call for leaving no one behind.
Commissioner Zwelethu Mnisi of CHRPA noted the sensitivity of diversity issues and stressed the importance of addressing gaps in the Human Rights Bill to strengthen the Commission’s work.
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