Joint Declarations of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery
Welcome and introduction of the Religious Leaders
by Prof. Madan Mohan Verma
Interfaith Advisor, Global Freedom Network
Lighting of the lamp by Religious Leaders
Official opening by Mr Andrew Forrest
Chair, Global Freedom Network
Religious Leaders Commitment to the
‘Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery’
Moderator: Prof. Dr Madan Mohan Verma
Interfaith Advisor, Global Freedom Network
Reading of the ‘Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery Declaration’
by Susheela, Survivor Advocate
Presentation of the ‘Joint Declaration Against Modern SlaveryBook’
by Prof. Madan Mohan Verma
Interfaith Advisor, Global Freedom Network
Observations, Comments, Concluding Remarks
by Prof. Madan Mohan Verma
Vote of Thanks by Mr Andrew Forrest, Chair Global Freedom Network
Official Close of Ceremony
All guests invited to lunch in the adjoining garden area
**12:30pm Media interviews and social media opportunities**
Signatories to the
Religious Leaders Declaration Against Modern Slavery
HINDU
His Holiness Sri Sri RaviShankar
Pujya Swami ChidanandaSaraswatiji
ISLAM
Dr Mufti M. MukarramAhmed
SIKH
Jathedar AvtarSingh
CHRISTIAN
Mr AlwanMasih
JEWISH
Rabbi Ezekiel IsaacMalekar
BAHA’I
Mr ShatrughunJiwnani
JAINS
Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni Ji
Round table Discussions
Theme: Eradication of Bonded and Forced Labor in India
Moderator: Smt. Swati Maliwal, Delhi Commission for Women
Welcome andintroduction
Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker
~ SETTING THE SCENE ~
Mr Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Laureate and
Founder Bachpan Bachao Andolan
Save the Childhood Movement
Historical perspective and the will to change
~ DISCUSSION POINTS ~
Susheela, Survivor Advocate
I am a survivor: The journey of rescue and restoration
Dr Lakshmidhar Mishra ISA, Former Union Labor Secretary
Freedom from bondage: A global campaign
Mr Andrew Forrest, Chair Global Freedom Network
The role of Corporates: Supply chain Transparency
Mr Ravi Kant, President Shakti Vahini
Upholding the law: Strengthening justice systems
Ms Sunitha Krishnan, Founder Prajwala
It takes a village to raise a child: It takes a village to save a child
Smt. Swati Maliwal, Delhi Commission for Women
Status of women safety in Delhi and the way forward
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