Former world leaders, judges call for safeguarding future of children

The former presidents of four nations, along with Chief Justices from across the globe, gathered here to appeal to the heads of state and governments to safeguard the future of the children of the world.

The dignitaries and legal luminaries had come to the national capital to participate in the 15th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India.

"In order to respect the international law, we need to have a legally constituted World Parliament which has the power to frame international laws for the whole world. International body like the United Nations which runs its activities with the contributions and donations of various countries and which is mostly guided by five veto powers has no power to legislate and its decisions are also openly flouted and ignored by member countries. It is in this light that this conference gains significance," conference convenor Dr Jagdish Gandhi said.

The four former presidents who participated were Kgalema Motlanthe from South Africa; Emil Constantinescu from Romania; Rexhep Meidani from Albania; and Stjepan Mesic from Croatia.

The Chief Justices were from countries including Afghanistan, Cameroon, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey and USA.