The Chinese government decided to draft a 'national human rights action plan', which will act as a guide for China's human rights development for the next two years, according to the news from the State Council Information Office.
This is the first 'national human rights action plan' China has formulated.
The plan marks an important step in the government's effort to carry out the country's "constitutional principle of respecting and safeguarding human rights," and the development concept of putting people first.
The content of the 'national human rights action plan' will cover various aspects related to human rights, including improving government functions, expanding democracy, strengthening the rule of law, improving people's livelihood, protecting rights of women, children and ethnic minorities, and raising awareness of human rights throughout society.
The 'national human rights action plan' will be jointly formulated and spearheaded by the State Council Information Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By People's Daily Online
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