Today is Human Rights Defenders Day. On this day in 1998, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. In his message, the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission, Justice Arun Mishra said, Human Rights Defenders play an important role in protection and promotion of human rights. He congratulated and greeted each and every Human Rights Defender, NGOs, and members of the civil society who are working for the cause of the poor, voiceless and marginalized sections of the society. Justice Mishra said, NHRC gives special attention to complaints of alleged harassment of Human Rights Defenders. These complaints are registered under a separate category for proper monitoring and follow up for appropriate redressal of their grievances.<br />”<br />”<br />