VISION Our vision is to ensure human rights for all and Promote and Protect the Rule of Law MISSION Our mission is to develop a better human rights culture in Sri Lanka through protecting and promoting human rights for all in law, policy and in practice, adhering to universally recognized human rights norms and principles with a special emphasis on the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Sri Lankan Constitution for the citizens of Sri Lanka, with the coordination and corporation of all stakeholders that work towards protecting and promoting human rights for all LOGO The logo of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka conveys the responsibility of the National Human Rights Institution to protect and promote human rights at international and national levels. The colour blue reflects the liveliness and creativity of human beings. The 2 hands reflect protection and taking of action for protection. The globe reflects the spreading out of human rights into the far corners of the earth and the protection afforded at international level. The map of Sri Lanka reflects the necessity to take action for protection at national level. The figures of a woman, man and child reflect that protection of human rights should be afforded equally and that a creative environment should be established for that purpose. The family that the figures display also conveys that the family occupies and is treated as the main and most essential arm of civilization. On a general assessment the sacrifice mad by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka for the protection at national level of human rights accepted at international level is displayed by the logo. viii