activists and religious leaders took part in the workshop. Matters relating to Convention of Child Rights & State Responsibility, Child abuses and local laws, role of various institutions sex and violence, UN Security Council and Resolution 1325, rights of groups, evolution of human rights, Fundamental Rights and the constitution were widely discussed. Rights of Fishermen A discussion was held with the participation of members of Fisheries Associations in Kalmunai and the Human Development Organization to discuss issues faced by the fishermen. The issues of unavailability of temporary accommodation for fishermen, weaknesses in activities of Fisheries Societies, garbage accumulated in shores and illegal residents were identified as issues needed to be looked into in future. Discussion with Regional Committees A special meeting was held by the Regional Office with responsible counselling groups & civil organizations to identify human rights issues in the area and to discuss future plans on joint action by the Commission and Committees. Special Interventions Ninthavur Incident A protest was staged by the public in the area because a person who was responsible for robberies in Samanthurai police area was caught by the people in the area. The protest lasted for two days. Due to the protest staged for 36 hrs and the clash of the protesters with Special Task Force, around 300 police officers were deployed to control the situation. Chairman of the Pradeshiya Sabha, Ninthavur had also got injured as a result of the clash between the protesters and the Special Task Force and was admitted to the hospital. 21 persons arrested for blocking the Kalmunai – Akkaraipaththu road were later produced before the court. The Commission held a meeting with the Nintavir Community Board, Mullas of the Mosque, DIG, OIC, members of the STF and the residents of the area and intervened to settle the matter by discussing how law and order of the area should be maintained. 80