Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group as well as related policies and decisions by the authorities. The Commission is pursuing such discussions to provide a safe and open space for dialogue, and to identify ways to move toward social harmony. 5. IN-HOUSE TRAINING Training is important for organisational development and success. To ensure that its employees are more efficient and productive, the Commission conducted training on human rights issues, among other topics, over the year. Table 1: In-house Training for Staff, 2012 NO. TOPIC DATE 1. Free Trade Agreements and Their Impact on Human Rights in Malaysia, by Third World Network 16 January 2. HIV/AIDS and the Rights of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, by Pink Triangle Foundation 27 January 3. ‘Stop LYNAS’ Campaign: Right to Health and Information, by Stop Lynas Group 24 February 4. Breast Cancer Awareness: Right to Health and Information, by Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (in conjunction with International Women’s Day) 23 March 5. Screening of ‘Sicko’, a documentary by Michael Moore (in conjunction with World Health Day) 7 April 6. Visit to The Star printing plant (in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day) 22 June 7. Criminal Investigation and Court Procedures, by the Bar Council 27 July 8. Protocol And Etiquette, by the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations Malaysia 7 September 9. First Aid and Emergency Responses, by St John Ambulance Malaysia 2 November 37

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