Doctor Hansa Mehta is the same person who played an important role in preparing the universal manifesto (UDHR) of the human rights in the early days of the formation of the United Nations.
Dr. Hansa Mehta was born on 3 July 1897 in the then Baroda princely state of India (currently Gujarat), which later became a vocal advocate of women’s rights.
Doctor Hansa Mehta, in the United Nations Human Rights Commission, was the only other female member besides Ellenor Roosevelt of the US.
In Article – 1 of the Universal Declaration of Honorable Rights, men were named to represent the entire humanity, which wrote – “All men are independent and equal.”
Doctor Hansa Mehta offered this phrase to be written and written – “All humans are born independent and equal.”
This inclusive language proposed by Dr. Hansa Mehta was not only accepted, but this change is considered a milestone in the field of gender equality and women’s rights.
Social reformer Hansa Mehta
Hansa Mehta, in 1946, led the rights of Indian women, at the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC).
In this, with gender equality, there was a demand for the civil rights of women in India and justice for them.
Many provisions of this women’s rights charter, in the Indian Constitution, became the basis of many gender fair provisions.
Dr. Hansa Mehta was a member of the committee that prepared the draft of the Indian Constitution, as well as a member of the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights.
Doctor Hansa Mehta Smriti Dialogue has a 2025 theme – “Global South and Women Leadership: Hansa Mehta Framework for inclusive diplomacy”.