HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA, Annual Report 2018 (JMOs) to inform the HRCSL of suspected torture cases in order to make timely interventions. 2.1.3. Outreach programmes In 2018, the Commission successfully conducted a variety of outreach programmes in order to promote awareness and educate the public on human rights issues. Outreach programmes included lectures, mobile clinics, workshops, a film festival, and the first ever youth camp on human rights as well as the televised grand finale of the human rights quiz competition for school children. ▪ Youth Camp on Human Rights One of the most significant outreach programmes during the period under review was the youth camp on human rights. The Commission inaugurated its first ever annual Youth Camp on Human Rights (25-29, September 2018) underscoring its recognition of the importance to conscientize youth on human rights. The Camp was held to also coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR). The objective of this 5 day residential camp conducted at the MAS Thulhiriya complex, was to inculcate the values Participants at the Youth and principles of human rights and democracy Camp on Human Rights 2018 among the youth through the concept of ‘good citizenship’. Approximately 60 youth leaders representing various ethnicities, cultures, and religions from all the districts took part in this camp to share views, opinions, knowledge and perceptions of Human Rights. The Commission decided to make this camp an annual event. (Please see Chapter 5.1 for more information on the youth camp) 29