AMN / New Delhi

Delhi Minorities Commission, DMC, has honoured nearly 100 human rights activists, advocates and journalists of the city for their contribution towards society.

The commission selected individuals, institutions and organizations from diverse categories for their commitment and contribution in upholding the rights of the minorities.

The award ceremony was held during the commission’s annual conference on December 17, the eve of the International Minority Rights Day, at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan.

The Christian awardees included nonagenarian educationist Jesuit Father Tom V Kunnunkal, veteran journalists John Dayal and Anto Akkara, senior Supreme Court lawyer Colin Gonsalves, human rights activist Tehmina Arora, Ravi Nayar and interfaith activist Jesuit Father Victor Edwin.