No. 1.
Focus area Measures to give effect to international human rights obligations
Goal 1.1
1.2
Issue
1.1.a A legislative/ policy regime, which gives effect to the obligations of the Executive in the realm of the protection and promotion of human rights and provides for the effective implementation of the duties and functions of the Executive.
Enhanced awareness among duty bearers and claim holders, of Sri Lanka’s international obligations on human rights
1.2.a
Need for improvement of a legislative/policy regime defining, stipulating, governing and regulating executive and administrative mechanisms and activities for the promotion and protection of human rights
Activity
Key performance indicator
Timeframe
Appointment of a Cabinet Sub-Committee on Human Rights
Appointed a Cabinet Sub-Committee
1 month
Office of the Cabinet of Ministers
Review the Report of the Committee appointed to draft a Bill of Rights to the Cabinet of Ministers
Review completed
1 months
Ministry of Justice
Establish dedicated unit inter alia-
Dedicated Unit established
6 months
Presidential Secretariat/ Ministry .to which the subject of Promotion of human rights will be assigned.
Number of programmes conducted
ongoing
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL)
1) to support the work of the Cabinet SubCommittee and, 2) to advise on positions to be taken in debates in international fora related to the adoption of human rights conventions, position to be taken up during votes on human rights conventions etc. Inadequate awareness and knowledge on human rights among the duty bearers and claim holders
Need to enhanced awareness programmes relating to human rights with a view to enhancing knowledge and understanding, and creating appropriate attitudinal change relating to human rights, for the public at large public officers, with special programmes for security forces and the Police and for employers in the private sector, trade unions and such similar specialized groups.
Regional coverage of programmes Number of people targeted Profile of people targeted Organizations and institutions targeted
1.2.b
10
Civil and Political Rights
Need to enhance awareness on Conduct awareness programmes relating to human rights for policymakers, legislators, human rights among members of Local authorities and public officers policymakers, legislators , members of Local authorities and public officers
National Action Plan for the Protection ad Promotion of Human Rights - 2011-2016
Key responsible agency
Number of programmes conducted
ongoing