Hosted at BMICH | A Platform for Dialogue, Justice & Human Dignity
Co-hosted by the Center for Peace Studies & International Voice for Human Rights Development
The Human Rights Conference for Peace was held at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), bringing together a distinguished group of local and international delegates, including diplomats, civil society leaders, youth representatives, academics, and human rights advocates.
This timely conference created space for meaningful discussion on key issues such as minority rights, social justice, post-conflict reconciliation, and democratic accountability, with an emphasis on collaborative approaches to peacebuilding and inclusive development.
A special highlight of the event was the presence of Dr. Bina Gandhi Deori, who served as the Honorable Chief Guest. Dr. Deori is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ancient Indian Culture and Archaeology at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, India, and a respected scholar in the fields of South Asian heritage, cultural history, and regional cooperation. Her keynote address offered powerful insights into the intersection of culture, identity, and peace, drawing on her extensive academic and humanitarian experience.
The conference was marked by engaging panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking sessions, all aiming to foster solidarity, healing, and long-term peace in the region. Participants left with renewed commitments to protect human dignity, promote justice, and build bridges across communities and nations.
