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. 68

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