Mental
&
harassment
physical 20
Illegal arrest/detention
27
Disappearances
17
Inaction
91
Employment
48
Education
57
Health
09
Property
70
Government Welfare
10
Environment
06
Other
62
Total
452
Issues resolved through mediation
Employment rights
An employee of the CEB (a Labourer) was caught in a mine explosion and became disabled
The complainent lost a promotion opportunity due to his disability even though he had better
qualifications for the post, in all other aspects. The matter was referred to the Human Rights
Commission and the person was promoted as a result of intervention by the Commission.
(HRC/BCO/342/2012)
Rights of migrant workers
1. A young mother had attempted to migrate for an overseas job and her husband had lodged a
complaint with the Commission. Mother’s migration had been stopped as a result of
intervention of Child Rights monitoring Officers and the Child Rights Promotion Officers in
the area.
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