NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Kapilbhastu, Syanja, Rupendehi, Aargakhachi, Gulmi, Baglung, Parwat, Myagdi and Nawalparasi had participation in this program. 4.3.3. Meeting with Task Forces of Various Districts In order to investigate and monitor various ongoing abuses against women and children, the National Rapporteur met with the task forces in various districts like Udayapur, Jhapa, Dhanusha, Morang and Sunsari in Eastern region; Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, Chitwan and Dhading in Western region. During the meeting, information regarding the activities of the district task force was gathered. It was suggested that these task forces be further strengthened. 4.3.4. Workshop on Human Trafficking On 2 April 2003, the National Rapporteur Office organized an interaction program for the members and staffs of the National Human Rights Commission.The objective of this program was to develop better understanding on the issues of human trafficking, identify the human rights violation at different stages of human trafficking and prepare a proper strategy for the human rights protection those being sold. 4.4. Promotional Projects for the Human Rights of Dalits Held In preparation of the “World Conference Against Racial Discrimination, Intolerance, Xenophobia and Related Causes” held with the theme of “Fight for Self Respect, Equality and Justice” at Darban, South Africa, from 31 October to 7 September 2001 at the call of the United Nations, the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations assisted the National Human Rights Commission to run promotional programs in raising the people’s awareness against racial discriminations. Accordingly, the Commission completed the promotional project relating to the human rights of the Dalits. The following are the main objectives of this project: a) To raise awareness about racial discriminations among leaders of the political parties, planners, central and district level officers of His Majesty’s Government, intellectuals and general people. b) To provide a platform to the government and non-governmental organizations for discussion and suggestion by conducting intensive studies on Dalits in relation to their actual problems, their status of human rights and the provisions according to the commitment made by the state at the international level. c) To organize programs regarding protection and promotion of Dalits’ rights by ensuring unity and support at the national level. In the second phase of this project, a study regarding their financial, social, cultural and literacy status of the Chamar group belonging to the Dalit class was carried out. Besides, various other activities undertaken during this phase include the preparation of a documentary film reflecting the current status of the Dalits, the problems they are facing and their economic, social, cultural life; publication of poster with a view to raise people’s awareness relating to the existing social discriminations against the Dalits and the role to 54