ON the eve of the Human Rights International Day, Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, visited Guru Ravidass Community Center in Burnaby for a round table discussion with members on the importance of human rights. Chen also discussed why it is important to strengthen democracy and see that our communities are welcoming, respectful, liberating and fraternal.
Chen also shared progress her government is making in re-establishing the Human Rights Commission.
Chen acknowledged the 62nd death anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar and paid tributes for his contributions to India as the chair of the drafting committee for India’s constitution, the largest democracy in the world. Dr. Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, and is being recognized as ‘the Symbol of Knowledge.’ The Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha plans to dedicate this Sunday’s services to Dr. Ambedkar and pay tributes.