Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace (ABCP), Mongolia, and Dharma Alliance, Geneva are pleased to organize a first-of-its kind official side event at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva on “Human Rights, A Cultural Heritage”.
Dharma cultures have contemplated upon human rights obligations for thousands of years and have translated this wisdom into a vast array of individual and social practices. This panel will share perspectives on how global norms on human rights can be enriched through key Dharma principles of harmony, mutual respect, shared prosperity and the interconnectedness of all life.
Panelists include:
Most Ven. Khambo Lama Gabji Demberel CHOIJAMTS, President, ABCP (Virtual)
Most Ven. Da Lama Byambajav KHUNKHUR, Secretary General, ABCP
Dr. Lhagvademchig JADAMBA, National University of Mongolia
Prof. Kusum JAIN, Advisor, Dharma Alliance (Virtual)
Prof. Nicolas LEVRAT, UN Special Rapporteur for Minority Issues
Ms. Sumedha Verma OJHA, Author & Historian
HE David PUYANA, Ambassador and Permanent Observer, UN University for Peace
Dr. Jasdev RAI, Sikh Human Rights Group
Friday, 4 October 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 CET
Room XXV, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Livestream / recording available here.