ANNEX
Annex 1
HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS
BRAILLE VERSION OF THE CONSTITUTION
The Braille version of the Constitution was launched in April 2018 and is in line with the
Government’s commitment to empower persons with disabilities. The braille version of the
Constitution has been distributed to NGOs, Municipal Councils, District Councils and visually
impaired and blind students.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PAMPHLET
As for the Know Your Rights Pamphlet it was launched on 23 March 2019 and it was funded by
the UK Government. It aims to inform prospective and current migrant workers of their rights and
the possible remedial actions in case of violations. It also serves to make migrant workers aware
of the dangers of human trafficking. The pamphlet was produced in 6 different languages, namely
English, French, Hindi, Tamil, Bangladesh and Chinese. A short video clip encompassing the main
information in the pamphlet has also been made and is occasionally being broadcasted on launched
on different channels of the national television (Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation).
LAUNCHING O F 8 VIDEO CLIPS
On 10 December 2018, the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Institutional Reforms launched
8 video clips on Human Rights Awareness to mark the Human rights Day. The video clips are
entitled as:
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What are Human Rights?
Right to Education
No to Sexual Harassment
No to Child Marriage
Rights of Disabled Persons
Yes, to Meritocracy and Equal Opportunity
Rights of Detainees
Rights of the Elderly
TALK BY FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE MISRA
A Talk on “Progressive Realization of Rights through the Courts- the experience of the Supreme
Court of India”. The Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Institutional Reforms in collaboration
with the Equality & Justice Alliance based in UK, organized a talk on the theme “Progressive
Realization of Rights through the Courts: the experience of the Supreme Court of India” by Justice
Deepak Misra, Former Chief Justice in India, on 22 March 2019 at Labourdonnais Waterfront
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