was to discuss how to work in collaboration with the South African National Human Rights Institute in future. It was also agreed during the discussion to exchange experience with each other national human rights institutions. In addition it was also discussed that the programmes initiated by the Commonwealth Secretariat Documentation Office would be important for Sri Lanka. Discussion with Representatives of the US Embassy Discussions were held on 29.01.2013 with the members of the Commission. They inquired the Commission how the activities of the Commission were carried out at present and what kind of complaints the Commission had received. The Chairman clarified facts relating to inquiries and explained to them the current challenges faced by the Commission. It was also highlighted that the attention of the Commission should be focused in bringing the provisions of the 13th amendment into effect and assuring independence of the judiciary. 4.6 Participation in International Programmes held Overseas No Name & Designation Country and Conference/ Duration Seminar/ Meeting/ Workshop 01. Justice Priyantha R. P. England 01.05.2013 Perera – President Dr. S. 03.05.2013 W. Prathiba Mahanamahewa – The discussion on Reconciliation Mr. M. R. Priyadarshana – Coordinator table National Commissioner Regional round Organized – 48 by the –