Monitoring The core function of monitoring is to monitor the welfare of persons detained either by judicial order or otherwise, undertaking research into human rights and these can contribute expressively to the elimination of discrimination against women and the advancement of their rights and status. In 2005, the Human Rights Commission took a significant step in relation to protection and promotion of women’s rights, when the commission released the “Policy against Sexual Harassment in the Work Place”. Moreover, the commission also gave substantial advocacy in response to domestic violence and gender based violence as well. HRCSL has also established various monitoring programmes for places of detention. We at the HRCSL believe that such programmes are fact finding missions. Education The HRCSL plays a significant and a necessary role in promoting and protecting women’s rights and concerning thriving matters such as human trafficking. Thus the fundamental role of upholding human rights, its education, making recommendations on law reforms and working on the civil society too would contribute to the advancement and attainment of the rights and status of women and girl-children. Furthermore, the HRCSL promoteS awareness of human rights by conducting programmes, seminars and workshops and disseminates and distributes the results of such research. Out of the number of human rights education programmes conducted by the Education and Special Programmes Division of the Head-Office, a significant amount of them were dedicated to the area of concern – Women’s Rights. HRCSL ensures that human rights standards are an integral part of the professional training curricula of certain public officials (Police, Prison etc.) Advocacy The Commission Act suggests that the Commission has the power to advise and assist the government in formulating legislation. The HRCSL can also advocate and make sure that all laws and policies integrate a gender perspective and are consistent with related laws and advocacy for the inclusion of special measures when needed. HRCSL can examine legislation already in force, as well as draft bills and proposals under discussion, recommending possible amendments. HRCSL can also promote the adoption of new legislative measures. 05