H. E. Mr. Jerome Bonnafont French Ambassador in India congratulating Dr. Rahul Rai on his recognition as “Personnalités d’avenir” (Young promising leader) by the French Government
Mr. M. Emmanuel Decux, Director, Research Centre on Human Rights and Humananitarian Law, (CRDH), University of Paris and Mr. Jérome Benzimra – Hazan, Secretary General, CRDH alongwith Ph.D students of University of Paris discussing the possibilities of academic collaboration with Dr. Rahul Rai.
Ms. Christiane Zepter, Chief of Bureau, Ministry of External and European Affairs, welcoming Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights at the Ministry in Paris.
 
Mr. Paul Tavernier, Director, Centre of Research and studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, University of Paris-Sud, discussed the state of research in France with regard to Human Rights.
Mr. Christophe Jaffrelot, Director, Centre for studies in International Relations (CERI Sciences Po. Paris) extensively discussed various political and social challenges in India with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director Indian Institute of Human Rights.
Mrs. Néphéli Yatropoulos, Adviser, European and International Affairs, High Authority against Discrimination and for Equality (HALDE) Government of France, discussed critical discrimination issues relevant to the French citizens with Dr. Rahul Rai.
Mr. Michel Forst, Secretary General, National Consultative commission for Human Rights of the French Government had a detailed discussion with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, IIHR on the importance of National Human Rights Institutions, in the promotion of Human Rights in Democracies..
Mrs. Charlotte Clavreul, International Affairs and Human Rights Adviser, gave a presentation to Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights, on the missions and action of the Mediator of the French Republic.
Mr. Bernard Godard, Mission In-charge in the Ministry of Home Affairs, overseas France and Territorial communities gave a presentation to Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights on the French Secular model, Freedom of Conscience and Religion.
Mr. Arnaud ïAndurain, Mission in charge Asia, Forecast Division in the Ministry of External and European Affairs and Mr. Jean-Luc Racine Professor and Research Supervisor CNRS had a lunch meeting where Dr. Rahul Rai Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights briefed them on the role of Indian Institute of Human Rights in the promotion of Human Rights Education in India.
Ms. Anne Azam Pradeilles, Project Director next to the General Secretary in charge of International Co-operation, Ministry of Interior, Overseas and Local self Governments and Mr. Jean Francois Devemy, Deputy Project Director International Cooperation, Government of France extensively discussed issues of Governance in India and France as well as the mission of the Ministry of Home Affairs with regard to Public Freedoms with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, IIHR.
Mr. Jean-Pierre Dubois, President of LDH discussed issues relating to the autonomy of Human Rights organizations and the safety of Human Rights defenders, with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights.
 
Mr. Olivier Guerot, Deputy Director, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs and Mrs. Marily Olszak officer at the Ministry of External and European Affairs, Government of France, discussed the approach to Human Rights in multilateral spaces, and the Universality of Human Rights.
Mr. Francois Zimery, Ambassador for Human Rights of the French Governemnt had a detailed discussion with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director Indian Institute of Human Rights on the place of Human Rights in French Diplomacy.
Ms. Laure Le Courvoisier – Bansept, Asia Specialist at Ministry of External and European Affairs, Government of France, discussed the Human Rights situation in Asia in general and India in particular with Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights at Quai ïOrsay, Paris.
Mrs. Michéle Andre, Senator of Puy de Dóme (Socialist Party) discussed issues relating to parity, equality of rights between men and women at the Luxembourg palace (the seat of French Senate).
Mrs. Michéle Andre, Senator of Puy de Dóme (Socialist Party of France) and President, Delegation for Women’s Rights and Equal Opportunities between Men and Women met Dr. Rahul Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights at the Luxembourg Palace, the seat of French Senate and appraised him regarding the status of Women Rights in France.
Mr. Pierre Alleaume, Deputy Administrator, International Relations Division welcoming Dr. Rahul Rai Director, Indian Institute of Human Rights at Luxembourg Palace, the seat of the French Senate.