Monday, 11th December 2006
Morning Session
The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by Dr (Ms) Liliane, Secretary General, World Citizen Registry, France, Mr Rob Wheeler, Chairperson, International Steering Committee, World Movement for Global Democracy (WMGD) USA and Hon’ble Mr Justice C.G. Weeramantry, Former Vice-President, International Court of Justice, Hague and Former Judge, Sri Lanka. Earlier, they were warmly welcomed and felicitated.
Students of Kanpur Road branch invoked divine blessings and sang school prayer with tuneful musical support.
Students of Asharfabad and Chowk branches presented the Children’s Appeal to World Judiciary as representatives of the 31,000 CMS students on behalf of world’s two billion children and generations yet-to-be-born.
The session was presided over by Hon’ble Justice Andris Gulans, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Latvia while the Keynote Address was delivered by Hon’ble Dr T. P. Amarasinghe, President, Institute on World Problems, WCPA, Sri Lanka.
In the opening address Mr R. C. Gupta, General Secretary. CMS, Former Joint Secretary, Law, Government of U.P. made an emphatic statement to realize the dream of harmony, love and peace and reminded about the high expectations from the world judiciary that the children have. He talked of the danger due to WMD. He concluded his address by an Urdu couplet:
(Do not worry about my home, it is burning so let it burn
But stop these winds for God’s sake, for at stake is the world)
In his keynote address by Hon’ble Dr T.P. Amarsinghe, President, World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) delved into the prevailing situation of the world with specific reference to Iran and Iraq. He emphasized on the urgency and need for Enforceable International Law.
Hon’ble Justice Tete Tekoe, President Supreme Court, Togo spoke in French (professional translators provided simultaneous translation in English, Spanish and Russian) and discussed issues regarding war violations and responsibilities of states towards children and stated that time has come to formulate an Enforceable International Law which is a necessity.
Hon’ble Mr Justice Samuel Lungole Awich, Judge, Supreme Court, Belize dwelt upon the various provisions of UN Charter with specific reference to children’s rights and emphasized on the need for Enforceable International Law.
Hon’ble Ms Justice Feryal Daloul, Judge Supreme Court of Labanon talked about the conflict between her country and Israel and wider repercussions of internecine effects of war. She advocated for the settlements of international disputes by arbitration.
Hon’ble Mr Justice R.T. Aninakwah Judge Supreme Court, Ghana, read the message from his Chief Justice and lauded the spirit of four pillars and four building blocks of CMS education system. He concluded that love is the force of life for survival.
Hon’ble Dr Ms Mary Michael Nagu, Minister of Justice, Tanzania talked of the weapons of mass destruction and said emphatically that enforceable international law is the only solution to the present problem. She lent her vociferous support to the provision of Art 51 (c ) of Indian Constitution and advocated for the protection of children’s rights.
Hon’ble Ms Justice Kulmatova Dilbar Sabirovna, Judge, Supreme Court, Kyrgyzstan talked of the global problems and interest of world’s 2 billion children and generations yet to be borne.
Hon’ble Ms Fatima Chohan, Member of Parliament, South Africa discussed concept of democracy in human history and lauded the work done for peace and equality by Nelson Mandela in her country. She lent her support for peace education.
Hon’ble Mr Justice Khojaev Salim, Judge, Supreme Court, Tajikstan talked of Art 13 of constitution of Tajiksstan and various provisions protecting children’s rights. He talked of the ‘Principal criminal liability’ and ‘Punishment liability’ prevalent in his country. He voiced his support to protect children’s rights.
Hon’ble Ms Justice Anuabella Desoiza, Judge, Supreme Court, Gibralter read the message of Chief Justice of her country and spoke against the various inhuman actions of USA. She supported the idea of world parliament and enforceable international law.
Hon’ble Ms Justice Clotiede Medaegan Nougbobe, President, Haute Cour de Justice, Benen, praised the ideals of CMS education system and efforts to safeguard children’s rights. She supported the idea of enforceable international law and said that role of executive is also equally necessary to formulate laws which judiciary interprets.
Resolution of Chief Justices at Lucknow, 2006 was read by Mr Vinay Gandhi with various provisions to which all the present judges supported.
In his Presidential address, Hon’ble Mr Justice Andris Gulans, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, Latvia, expressed his happiness and satisfaction at the mammoth efforts being made by CMS. He said that he was very much impressed with the idea of peace education in CMS. He advocated that huge defence expenditure can be utilised for other developmental work. He said that it is not the problem of children but adults also.
Hon’ble Mr Justice A.S. Qureshi, former Judge, Gujrat High Court, expressed that he was attending the conference 5th time and proposed his ten points as a step further to achieve the ultimate goal. He showed his concern for the great cause and thanked CMS for doing the great service to the mankind.
Mr Alyn Ware, Co-founder, Nuclear Test Veterans Association discussed various initiatives taken by the Wellington office of the Peace Foundation and the UN Decade for a culture of Non violence School Outreach Programme. He talked of various provisions of Nuclear Disarmaments when he was involved in the drafting of a model Nuclear Weapons Convention, circulated by the United Nations. He emphasised on the need of an enforceable international law and dire need of peace.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr R. C. Gupta, General Secretary CMS who recapitulated the main points of all speeches of the session and thanked everyone.
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