HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA - Annual report 2020 Parallel programmes were held at regional level by the regional offices of Matara, Kalmunai, Badulla, and Kandy on the same theme to commemorate the International Women’s Day.  International Day in support of victims of torture 2020 HRCSL hosted its first webinar to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020 on the theme “Torture and other Forms of Societal Violence in Sri Lanka: Parts of One Spectrum?” Two webinars in Sinhala and Tamil languages were held on 26 June 2020. The theme was chosen in light of the understanding that often, various forms of social violence have common roots and that the HRCSL must work on all fronts to address endemic violence in society in view of the linkages between different types. The The backdrop of the webinars webinars explored the interlink between on one hand domestic violence perpetrated in the private sphere and ragging perpetrated by private individuals in the public sphere and on the other hand violence such as torture in custody perpetrated by state officials against citizens under cover of state power. The webinars were conducted by an experienced panel of resources persons which also provided space for victims of domestic violence, bullying, and police torture to share their experiences. 5.1.2. Human Rights awareness and training programmes for various focus groups  Awareness programmes The Commission also conducted several other awareness-raising programmes such as: - Two awareness programmes for Grama Niladharis of Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat in Sinhala and Tamil were organized on 12 March 2020. A discussion was held on how to adopt a people friendly approach to providing services to the public in the plantation sector and ensure their rights are protected. 75