Assam down town University, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), New Delhi, organised a one-day collaborative training program titled “Human Rights in Action: Protecting Dignity and Justice for Vulnerable Groups in India”, organised by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Prof. N.C. Talukdar, Vice Chancellor, Assam down town University, who emphasised the importance of translating human rights awareness into everyday practice and professional integrity.

The program featured four sessions addressing critical aspects of human rights. Dr. Shyam Choudhury, Assistant Professor, AdtU, spoke about constitutional provisions for child protection and the POCSO Act, 2012. Advocate Monikongkona Changmai discussed women's rights, constitutional safeguards and legal remedies against domestic violence and dowry-related practices. Dr. Prateeti Barman (she/her), Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, addressed issues concerning child trafficking, child abuse and the role of government and non-government organisations in protecting children. 

The final session, led by Dr. K. Jose, Founder and Director of Sanskriti–North Eastern Institute of Cultural Research, focused on bonded labour and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Each session featured interactive discussions, allowing participants to engage with the resource persons and explore practical challenges in enforcing human rights. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Luithui Awngshi, followed by the distribution of certificates of participation.