HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA, Annual Report 2018
information technology (IT) as it streamlines and increases the
efficiency of the work of the Commission.
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A training on Disaster Management Relief and rehabilitation of
survivors was conducted for the staff of the HRCSL by Ms. Anoja
Seneviratne, Director, Disaster Management Centre on 01 August
2018. The objective of the training was to enhance the knowledge of
the staff of HRCSL who are constantly called upon to intervene in the
violation of fundamental rights resulting from both natural and manmade disasters.
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The Training workshop on the Human Rights Information System
(HURIN) was held from 27-29 August 2018 and 13-14 September
2018 for the HRCSL staff at the Head Office.
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A two-day programme on Women’s rights, sexuality based violence
and reproductive health was conducted with the financial support
from the United Nations Population Fund on 20 and 21 October,
2018 was held for the benefit of the staff of HRCSL Head Office and
Regional Office of Matara.
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A two-day training session on human rights was held on 16 and 17
November, 2018 for the supporting staff of the Head Office and the
Regional Offices with the objective of creating an active and efficient
support service for the operational activities of the HRCSL.
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A series of seminars on diverse topics of human rights was held for
the benefit of the staff of the Commission including Regional
Coordinators, legal officers, and investigation officers throughout
2018 with the assistance of UNDP:
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A two-day programme on Articles 11 and 13 of the
Constitution at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development
Administration was held on 27-28 January 2018 for the
benefit of Regional Coordinators and Legal and Investigation
Officers.
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