In year 2013, various development programmes were implemented for the Southern Province. The infrastructure development that took place in the area has contributed to create a transformation in livelihood of people and an improvement in the socio economic conditions. Protection of Human Rights Handing of Complaints The total number of complaints received with the year, were 648. The number of complaints brought forward from 2012 was 180. Accordingly, the total no of complaints were 828. Out of the three districts Galle recorded the highest number of complaints while Matara came to the second place. The number of complaints which reflect no infringement of human rights was 205 and the number of complaints brought to a close due to lack of interest by the parties was 117. The number of total complaints brought to a close was 656. Categorization of complaints – Regional Office Matara Nature of the Complaint Personal freedom No. of Complaints Torture Mental 63 & physical 43 harassment Illegal arrest/detention Disappearances 02 Inaction 95 Employment 123 85