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Justice Ministry, Conep Boost Human Rights Dialogue

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Justice and the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) are strengthening their dialogue to involve the business sector in implementing the National Human Rights System.
  • Both entities met to analyze progress and the importance of private sector participation in the human rights mechanism.
  • They plan to develop further consultation spaces to gather private sector input for the system's regulations, aiming to boost participation and collaboration.

The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Justice and the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) are enhancing their collaboration to integrate the business sector into the National Human Rights System. This initiative aims to ensure active participation from private enterprises in the system's implementation.

If the President had wanted to win the Osun State election at all costs, I would have been there, and we would have won it, and there’s nothing the governor can do.

— Nyesom WikeThe FCT minister stated this while inspecting flood-prone areas in Maitama, Abuja, commenting on the Osun State governorship election.

During a recent meeting, Justice Minister Antoliano Peralta Romero and Conep President Celso Juan Marranzini discussed the progress of the National Human Rights System. They emphasized the critical role of the private sector in this mechanism and the need for ongoing dialogue to address human rights from a practical standpoint, considering the realities and challenges faced by businesses.

There was no federal might used in Osun. When you see the force and might of the Federal Government, you will know.

— Nyesom WikeWike explained that the Osun State governorship election demonstrated the Federal Government did not use its influence to manipulate the outcome in favor of the ruling party.

To foster this engagement, both institutions plan to create more spaces for socialization and consultation. The goal is to collect valuable input from the private sector for the development of the system's regulations. This approach seeks to broaden business involvement and strengthen the partnership between the Ministry of Justice and Conep on human rights matters.

Ordinarily, Adeleke would have been with the APC if things had worked out well.

— Nyesom WikeThe minister suggested that the current governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, might have joined the APC under different political circumstances.
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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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