What happened
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is organising a six-day Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights from 3-8 March 2025 in New Delhi. The programme aims to enhance awareness and capacity-building among senior National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) functionaries from 14 Global South countries, including Madagascar, Uganda, Nigeria, and Egypt. It will be inaugurated by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian on 3 March 2025.
Why it matters to India
Strengthening South-South cooperation in human rights governance reinforces India’s global leadership in capacity building and institutional collaboration. By sharing its experiences and best practices, India enhances its diplomatic engagement with emerging economies. The initiative also fosters deeper international partnerships, promoting India’s role as a key advocate for human rights protection in the Global South.