Addressing the valedictory session, NHRC, India Acting Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani congratulated the students on successfully completing their internship with the Commission. She expressed the hope that the interns would use the insights gained during the program to promote and protect the human rights of every individual.

She encouraged them to evolve as human rights defenders to contribute meaningfully to building a more inclusive and equitable society. She emphasized the importance of embodying empathy, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

In his address, NHRC, India Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal said that the interns should reflect the learning gained in their actions for the cause of human rights. He encouraged the interns to internalize core human values, uphold the ideals of fraternity and equality, and actively work towards fostering positive change in society.

Shri Devendra Kumar Nim, Joint Secretary, NHRC, presented the internship report. Besides the sessions on the varied aspects of human rights by the senior NHRC officers, experts, and civil society representatives, the interns were also taken for virtual tours to the Mandoli Jail, the Police Station, and the Asha Kiran Shelter Home in Delhi. They were given an understanding of the functioning of various government institutions, human rights protection mechanisms, ground realities, and requirements for protecting the human rights of the vulnerable segments of society.

Shri Nim also announced the winners of the book review, group research project presentation, and declamation competition. The Director, Lt Col Virender Singh delivered the vote of thanks.