HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA, Annual Report 2018 ▪ ▪ ▪ Accessibility of the HRCSL and its services to all people, especially the poor and marginalized Gender mainstreaming within and through the HRCSL and its programs and services Recognition of and respect for diversity within the HRCSL and through its programs and services The substantive strategic focus areas of the HRCSL are: ▪ Torture/custodial violence ▪ Rights of migrant workers ▪ Economic, social and cultural rights, including education, health and land rights ▪ Gender issues ▪ Minority rights ▪ Up-country Tamils and plantation workers ▪ Disaster management and recovery ▪ Rights of people with disabilities ▪ Rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer people ▪ Rights of the elderly ▪ Prisoners and detainees 1.1.5. Crest of the Commission The crest of the HRCSL conveys the responsibility of the National Human Rights Institution to protect and promote human rights at the national level. The colour blue reflects the liveliness and creativity of human beings. The two hands reflect protection and taking of action for protection. The globe reflects the universality of human rights and the protection afforded at the international level. The map of Sri Lanka reflects the necessity to take action for protection at the national level. The figures of a woman, man, and child symbolize that human rights protection should be afforded equally to all. 17