The lecture titled "Twenty Years Since the Addition of Human Rights Concept into China's Constitution: Achievements and Challenges" was given by Han Dayuan, professor of School of Law of Renmin University and standing director of China Society for Human Rights Studies.

 

Professor Han gave an in-depth explanation of the topic from four aspects: historical background, practical results, academic significance and challenges and prospects.

 

The Amendment to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China adopted at the Second Session of the Tenth National People's Congress on March 14, 2004 added the line "The state respects and safeguards human rights" into the Constitution.