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<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Table of Content<br />
Page<br />
1 Complaints<br />
1.1 Total Number of complaints received 01<br />
1.2 Received complaints in <strong>May</strong> by Nature 02-05<br />
1.3 Details of Arrest & Release 06<br />
1.4 Details of Abductions 07<br />
1.5 Details of Disappearances & Trace 08<br />
2. Visits & Visits Reports 09-12<br />
3. Meetings & Discussion 13-18<br />
4. Awareness Programmes 19-20<br />
5. Situation Reports 21-33<br />
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA<br />
MONTHLY REPORT – MAY <strong>2004</strong><br />
1. COMPLAINTS<br />
1.1 TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED:<br />
REGION<br />
PENDING<br />
UP TO<br />
MAY<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong> RECEIVED DISPOSED<br />
SPECIAL<br />
DISPOSE<br />
ADDITIONAL<br />
CASES<br />
BALANCE on 31 st<br />
MAY<br />
Batticaloa 766 08 266 - 283 791<br />
Jaffna 131 44 33 - 30 172<br />
Mannar 738 17 10 586 - 159<br />
Puttlam 404 15 45 08 - 366<br />
Trincomalee 740 76 37 343 - 436<br />
Vavuniya 995 07 - 435 - 567<br />
Total 3774 167 391 1372 313 2491<br />
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1.2 RECEIVED COMPLAINTS IN MAY- BY NATURE:<br />
NATURE OF COMPLAINT<br />
BATTICALOA<br />
JAFFNA<br />
MANNAR<br />
PUTTLAM<br />
TRINCOMALEE<br />
VAVUNIYA<br />
TOTAL<br />
No. of complaints on Torture, Harassment, Illegal Arrest & Detention - 01 02 05 - 02 10<br />
No. of complaints against Executive & Administration actions & other FR violations - 02 04 - 01 - 07<br />
HR violations 08 41 11 10 75 05 150<br />
Total 08 44 17 15 76 07 167<br />
BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
NATURE OF VIOLATION<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.03.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
01. Violation of Fundamental<br />
Rights<br />
1. ARITICE 10<br />
Freedom of thought, conscience<br />
and religion.<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
NATURE OF VIOLATION<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.03.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
2. ARTICLE 11<br />
i. Inhuman treatment<br />
- - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
ii. Degrading punishment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
iii. Harassment - - - - - 01 - - - - 05 02 - 01 - - 01 -<br />
iv. Torture - - - - - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - - -<br />
3. ARTICLE 12<br />
i. Equal before the law & equal<br />
protection<br />
ii.<br />
Discrimination on the basis<br />
of…..<br />
- - - - - - - 03 02 - - - - - - - - -<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
4. ARTICLE 13<br />
i. Illegal arrest<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 -<br />
ii. Illegal detention - - - - - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - - -<br />
iii. Illegal arrest & detention - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
5. ARTICLE 14<br />
a. Freedom of speech &<br />
expression<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
b. Freedom of peace assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
c. Freedom of association - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
NATURE OF VIOLATION<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.03.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
d. Freedom to form and join trade<br />
union<br />
e. Freedom of manifest own<br />
religion<br />
f. Right to enjoy and promote<br />
own culture and to use own<br />
language<br />
g. Freedom to engage in any<br />
lawful occupation<br />
h. Freedom of movement and<br />
choosing residence<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
- - - - 02 - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
i. Freedom to return to Sri Lanka - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
FR – TOTAL<br />
- - - 03 02 - 06 04 - 05 02 - 01 - - 02 -<br />
02. Violations of Human<br />
Rights/Guiding Principles and<br />
Providing Humanitarian<br />
assistance<br />
1. HR abuses<br />
ii. Abduction - - - - - - - 05 04 - - - - - - - - -<br />
iii. Child Recruitment - - - - - - - 04 02 - - - - - - - - -<br />
iv. Taxation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
v. Disappearances - - 02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01 -<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
NATURE OF VIOLATION<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.03.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
vi. Free Legal Aid - - - - 02 02 - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
vii. Other - - - - 01 - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
2. Adequate standards of living<br />
condition<br />
i. Dry ration<br />
- - - - 03 - - - - - - - - 02 03 - 02 -<br />
ii. Water & Sanitation - - - - - - - - - - - 01 - - 06 - - -<br />
iii. Medical - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
iv. Education - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 06 - - -<br />
v. Shelter - - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - 01 - - -<br />
vi. Land - 02 01 - 03 02 - 01 - - 02 - - - 08 - - -<br />
vii. Income - - 260 - - - - - - - - - - - 08 - 01 -<br />
viii. Other - - - - - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - - -<br />
3. Compensation - - 02 - 01 01 - - - - 01 - - - - - - -<br />
4. Cases relating to other domestic<br />
laws<br />
i. Domestic violence<br />
- - - - - - - - - - 01 01 - - - - - -<br />
ii. Sexual Harassment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
NATURE OF VIOLATION<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.03.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
Balance up to<br />
30.04.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Received<br />
Disposed<br />
iii. Rape - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
iv. Child abuse - - - - 01 01 - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
v. Child labour - - -<br />
vi. Family Laws - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
5. Complaints related to personal<br />
documents<br />
a. NICs<br />
- 02 - - - - - - - - - 03 - 31 - - - -<br />
b. Birth certificate - - - - 29 24 - - - - 04 36 - 27 - - - -<br />
c. Death certificate - - - - - - - - - - - 01 - 08 - - 01 -<br />
d. Marriage certificate - - - - - - - - - - 01 01 - 06 - - - -<br />
6. Voters Registration - 01 - - - - - - - - 01 - - - - - - -<br />
7. Resettlement Issues - 01 01 - - - - - - - - - - - 06 - - -<br />
HR - TOTAL - 06 266 - 41 31 - 11 08 - 10 43 - 75 37 - 05 -<br />
GRAND TOTAL 1057 06 266 205 44 33 17 11 411 15 45 472 76 37 567 07 -<br />
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1.3. DETAILS OF ARREST & RELEASE<br />
NO<br />
DATE<br />
COMPLANT<br />
NO<br />
DETAILS OF ARRESTEE /DETAINEE<br />
NAME &<br />
ADDRESS<br />
AGE SEX RACE<br />
ARRESTED<br />
ON<br />
DETAILS OF AREEST<br />
ARRESTED<br />
BY<br />
PLACE OF<br />
DETENTION<br />
REASON<br />
RELEASED<br />
ON<br />
REMARKS<br />
MANNAR<br />
01 20 th <strong>May</strong> 60/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong><br />
N. Kumaran 30 Male SL Tamil 20.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Police<br />
Wellawatte<br />
Colombo<br />
Wellawate<br />
Colombo<br />
On<br />
allegation 21.05.04<br />
Mannar<br />
Police did<br />
not aware<br />
of his arrest<br />
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1.4. DETAILS OF ABDUCTIONS<br />
NO<br />
DATE<br />
RECEIVED<br />
MANNAR<br />
COMPLAINT<br />
NO<br />
COMPLAINANT<br />
VICTIM<br />
DETIALS OF THE ABDUCTION<br />
DATE OF<br />
BIRTH<br />
DATE<br />
DATE OF<br />
INCIDENT<br />
PLACE<br />
REASON<br />
FOR<br />
ABDUCTION<br />
ACTION TAKEN<br />
01 06 th <strong>May</strong> 47/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> Y.Krishnakumary<br />
Y. Kalaivany<br />
Yr. 11, Student of<br />
Periapndivirichchan /<br />
MV<br />
13.012.1987 29.04.04<br />
Periapndivirichc<br />
han<br />
Child<br />
Recruitment<br />
Discussed with<br />
SLMM on<br />
20.05.<strong>2004</strong>. Still<br />
the conformation<br />
also has not<br />
reached<br />
02 08 th <strong>May</strong> 48/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> T. Annappu Pieries Thobias Peries 19.07.1982 06.05.04<br />
Thalvupadhu<br />
Mannar<br />
Unknown<br />
03 11 th <strong>May</strong> 51/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> K. Thanapakiam Chanthirapriya 30.10.1985 10.05.04 Pesalai Town Recruitment<br />
04 13 th <strong>May</strong> 53/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> R. Sanker R. Sanker Age 21 30.04.04<br />
05 17 th <strong>May</strong> 55/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong><br />
06 18 th <strong>May</strong> 56/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong><br />
Croos Mickel Xavier<br />
Santhanaraj<br />
Fernando<br />
Sebamalai<br />
Selvarethinam<br />
Madhukarai<br />
Nanattan<br />
<strong>For</strong><br />
recruitment<br />
Pretheep Raj 22 05.01.04 Trincomalee Recruitment<br />
Yuncus Rabert<br />
16.09.1976 1995<br />
Kunchukulam<br />
Road<br />
Unknown<br />
Discuss with<br />
SLMM She was<br />
jointed with the<br />
LTTE confirmed<br />
by complainant<br />
Discuss with<br />
SLMM<br />
The complainant<br />
was confirmed<br />
that he was joined<br />
LTTE<br />
07 19 th <strong>May</strong> 59/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> S.Sellaiya S. Selvakumary 18.07.1987 03.05.04 Hospital Rd<br />
Child<br />
Recruitment<br />
Discussed with<br />
SLMM<br />
08 28 th <strong>May</strong> 62/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> J.P.Jeevendran J.Jeno Mohan 15.07.1986 27.05.04<br />
Thalaimannar<br />
Beach<br />
Child<br />
Recruitment<br />
Discussed with<br />
SLMM<br />
09 28 th <strong>May</strong> 63/<strong>IDP</strong>M/<strong>2004</strong> T. Thanapakiam T. Logaprakas 14.10.1989 24.05.04 Sornapuri<br />
Child<br />
Recruitment<br />
Discussed with<br />
SLMM<br />
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1.5. DETAILS OF DISAPPEARANCES & TRACE<br />
NO<br />
DATE<br />
MANNAR<br />
COMPLAINT<br />
NO<br />
NAME &<br />
ADDRESS OF<br />
THE<br />
INFORMANT<br />
DETAILS OF MISSING PERSON<br />
NAME &<br />
ADDRESS<br />
AGE SEX RACE<br />
DATE OF<br />
DISS.<br />
DETAILS OF DISAPPEARANCE<br />
REPORTED<br />
ON<br />
TRACED<br />
PLACE DATE PLACE<br />
REMARKS<br />
01 03 rd <strong>May</strong><br />
18/<strong>IDP</strong>M/H<br />
R/<strong>2004</strong><br />
Ms.Kituphi<br />
Mark<br />
Kathiramal<br />
ai<br />
Shritharan<br />
29 Male<br />
SL<br />
Tamil<br />
1997 05.03.04<br />
Erukkil<br />
ampiti<br />
-- --<br />
He was<br />
arrested by<br />
Army<br />
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2. VISITS & VISIT REPORTS<br />
NO DATE NAME OF VISITORS PLACE OF VISIT NOTES<br />
BATTICALOA<br />
01 19 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Met DS-Thirukkovil, and<br />
MPCS-Thirukkovil<br />
HRC-Kalmunai, Thirukkovil,<br />
Thandiyadi.<br />
2186 people received Janasaviya Money from NSB.<br />
MANNAR<br />
01 04 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Project officer<br />
& Account Assistant<br />
Vattakandal, Kalliyadi<br />
Illupai Kadavai Paliyaru<br />
Vallankulam<br />
Katkidanthakulam,<br />
Kalomoddai Puliyankulam<br />
Collecting the information & categories the problems of <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> to<br />
conduct the Mobile service<br />
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NO DATE NAME OF VISITORS PLACE OF VISIT NOTES<br />
PUTTLAM<br />
Parana Eluwankulam is resettlement Village and it is a border to the<br />
LTTE occupied areas. There were around 114 families were<br />
displaced due to these attacks. They were resettled in 1990. And<br />
accommodate Karative and Aluth Elluwankulam in 1998 on the<br />
initiative of Puttalam G.A. 57; families were resettled in this village in<br />
1998. They were granted Rs.35.000.00 has housing allowance<br />
payable this was given to them who have complied their houses<br />
have still to received their final payments. They have been register<br />
as votes in the Puttalam district and therefore the problem of voting<br />
has been resolve. Dry ration are also be distributed. An NGO<br />
sevalanka has provided the resident with the pre school. CARE<br />
International has provided ten public toilets. The youth employed in<br />
cultivation. However that is no school for children. The close school<br />
is at Eluvankulam. But it lack of facilities and teachers.<br />
01 17 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Project officer<br />
Account Assistant<br />
Old Eluwankulam<br />
Ralmaduwa<br />
Ralmaduwa<br />
There are 187 families are living in Ralmaduwa, which is a<br />
resettlement village and it also a border village between the L.L.T.E<br />
occupied areas and the government control areas. L.T.T.E had<br />
attacked in several times. In 1998 on the initiative, Puttalam G.A.<br />
187 Families were resettled in this village. In 1990 they were<br />
displaced to Kalpitiya, Palavi areas. There are 84 Singhalese, 82<br />
families of Muslims, 41 families of Tamils are living here. Over 18<br />
years old all are registered for their voting Puttalam district. Some<br />
people here they haven’t document like B.Cs.<br />
Most of they have dry rations. Most of the families have been getting<br />
their housing granted through the DS office Vanathavilluwa. Their<br />
problems are no proper road conditions and school facilities for their<br />
children. Now their children at studding in New Eluvankulam School.<br />
But it hasn’t enough facilities and the teachers.<br />
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NO DATE NAME OF VISITORS PLACE OF VISIT NOTES<br />
New Eluvankulam<br />
The people of Eluwankualam and Pookkulam were attacked by the<br />
LTTE as a result these villagers got displaced to the Aluth<br />
Elluwankulam. There are 136 families living here, of these 80 are<br />
Sinhalease.,50 are Muslims only 6 families are Tamils. This village<br />
has community Development Committee. They have dry rations.<br />
Some of haven’t Documents like B.Cs. and NICs. They like to<br />
resettle in the Pookkulam. But problem is they don not have land<br />
road and other facilities like school etc.<br />
There are 85 families are living here. Their original places were<br />
Jaffna moor street. Previously there were 125 families lived here.<br />
After peace process. Started 40 of families were resettled in Jaffna.<br />
In 2002 the month of October occurred some clashes between the<br />
<strong>IDP</strong>’s and the host community. At that time the host community<br />
burned the <strong>IDP</strong>’s huts. At present the situation is peaceful but<br />
tensions is still prevalent.<br />
Discussed with the parent regarding the school uniform distribution<br />
in this year. They said that all are received their school uniform<br />
materials in proper time.<br />
Since 1997 they haven’t rights to vote, Every year they register their<br />
B.Cs through Gramaniladari but the Jaffna Assistance<br />
Commissioner of Election not register their vote. Majority of people<br />
here not register their names in registration of voting list.<br />
The project officer discussed this matter with the Assistance<br />
Commissioner of Election and he told that he can arranged mobile<br />
service with the co-operation of Assistance Election Commissioners<br />
respective area. According to this type of incident it should be held<br />
special inquire for verify their provirus information. He further sates<br />
that in this year registration of voting period he will attend this area.<br />
Another matter is that they haven’t deeds for their lands still this<br />
village called welfare center. But these people are request from us<br />
now they wanted to relocate here and they want deeds for their<br />
lands in present place.<br />
02 18 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Project officer<br />
Sirimapura<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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NO DATE NAME OF VISITORS PLACE OF VISIT NOTES<br />
03 19 th <strong>May</strong> Project officer<br />
Karabey A Camp<br />
Karabey A Camp<br />
There are 350 families living here. Their original places are Mannar<br />
District Manthi and Tharapuram villages. Since 1999 they got<br />
housing grant assistance. They haven’t drinking water, and their<br />
roads are not in proper condition.<br />
04 20 th <strong>May</strong> Project officer<br />
Samsam Nagar<br />
Nallandalluwa A Camp<br />
Samsam Nagar<br />
There are 59 families living here. Their original places were Mannar<br />
and Jaffna district. They were displacing in 1990. Some of persons<br />
haven’t documents like B.Cs and M.Cs. They received dry rations.<br />
Some of people request from us that they wanted dry rations from<br />
their newborn baby too.<br />
Nallandalluwa Camp - A<br />
There are 35 families are living in this welfare center. This is<br />
belonging to Mundal Divisional sectary area. Previously there were<br />
235 families living here after the peace process, started they were<br />
resettled at Jaffna and Mulathivu. Other families said that their<br />
original place was Kilinochchi; their all dwellings were destroy by<br />
L.T.T.E.<br />
They have dry rations, Red cross had build toilet for these people.<br />
TRINCOMALEE<br />
01 13th <strong>May</strong><br />
Regional Coordinator<br />
Project officer<br />
02 18 th <strong>May</strong> Project Officer<br />
Fizal Nagar Tamil Welfare<br />
Centre,<br />
Fizal Nagar Muslim Welfare<br />
Centre.<br />
Fizal Nagar Tamil W.C,<br />
Fizal Nagar Muslim W.C,<br />
Namalwatta W.C, Niilavely<br />
W.C and Mielawewa<br />
Resettle Village.<br />
<strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> in these W.C informed us that they are voluntarily going to<br />
resettle in their village soon.<br />
Met the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> and find out their interest on voluntarily resettlement in<br />
their village Upparu and the progress of the clearing their lands.<br />
Informed about the Right to Vote and the coming Registration of<br />
Persons activity to the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> & villagers and asked them to register<br />
their names without missing this year.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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3. MEETINGS & DISCUSSIONS<br />
NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
BATTICALOA<br />
01 17 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Asst. Commissioner of Elections at Kachcheri,<br />
Batticaloa<br />
Discussed about <strong>IDP</strong> voters registration on <strong>2004</strong>. After conducting<br />
awareness programme for Gramma Niladharie from resettlement villages,<br />
they pointed out certain important matters regarding the voters registration.<br />
Asst. election commissioner accepted that matter and will point out when<br />
they go to issue registration forms. And also form issue dates also given.<br />
02 20 th <strong>May</strong> Meeting with RDS in Batticaloa at HRC, Batticaloa<br />
Discussed about this year project activities. Specially emphasized voters<br />
registration during 01 – 30 th June <strong>2004</strong>. and also mentioned about Human<br />
Rights Commission and its activities.<br />
MANNAR<br />
01 12 th <strong>May</strong> GA & PO at GA conference hall<br />
02 13 th <strong>May</strong><br />
03 18 th <strong>May</strong><br />
04 19 th <strong>May</strong><br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
Asst. Election Commissioner for Vanni & PO at<br />
Election ion Office<br />
Representatives of UNHCR, RDF, LAF at<br />
UNHCR-Mannar<br />
Member of Nanattan DS division HRAs at RDS<br />
Hall<br />
• <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Problems on registering to vote<br />
• GS training program on Voting Rights<br />
• <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Problems on registering to vote<br />
• GS training program<br />
05 19 th <strong>May</strong> SLLM at SLMM Office Human Rights abuses<br />
06 24 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Member of Mannar DS division HRAs at HRC<br />
Mannar<br />
• Celebrating refugee day<br />
• First Friday of every two month to meet the partners<br />
• Conducting SGBV Awareness program –RDF<br />
According to our discussion two decision was made<br />
• Conducting campaign on registration of vote on 24.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
• World refugee day will celebrate on 18.06.<strong>2004</strong><br />
According to our discussion two decision was made<br />
• Conducting campaign on registration of vote on 2.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
• World refugee day will celebrate on 21.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
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NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
07 24 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Member of Musali DS division HRAs at Post office<br />
Building<br />
Savariyar Puram<br />
According to our discussion two decision was made<br />
• Conducting campaign on registration of vote on 6.06.<strong>2004</strong><br />
• World refugee day will celebrate on 20.06.<strong>2004</strong><br />
08 24 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Mannar District Reporters (SLBC, Shakthi TV,<br />
Shakthi FM, Eelanatham, Thinakaran, Thinakural,<br />
Veerakesari, Sudaroli & Voice of Tiger)& PO at<br />
<strong>IDP</strong> Office<br />
• How can make publicity during the registering period for vote among the<br />
<strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> / Returnees<br />
• Role of media in this process<br />
• Role of <strong>IDP</strong> Project in this process<br />
• The all media people also accepted to give continues publicity for this<br />
process<br />
Note: I contacted BBC Tamil Service <strong>report</strong>er & he agreed to broadcast the<br />
subject in first week of June<br />
09 31 st <strong>May</strong><br />
District leader & PO at Administrative wing LTTE<br />
Mannar<br />
• Discussed about conducting awareness program on voting registration in<br />
unclear are<br />
• conduction mobile service in unclear area<br />
10 31 st <strong>May</strong> Election office staff & PO at Kachcheri<br />
• GS Training program<br />
• Unclear area registration of votes<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
PUTTLAM<br />
01 13 th <strong>May</strong><br />
District Sectary Puttalam.<br />
District Judge<br />
ASP Puttalam<br />
NPC Puttalam<br />
HRC Puttalam<br />
OIC Puttalam at HRC Office<br />
Areas of discussion<br />
Child right – A matter of debit was issue of child Labour. According to the<br />
discussion it was agreed that there were two side of the issue. One of the<br />
positive sides in that in the absence of the well co-coordinated vocational<br />
tanning. Program, school drop out at early ages a could be train in small kind<br />
technical views. Such as welding, motor car repair etc. Which will being some<br />
of additional income to the families. And in the long term would enable these<br />
young boys to have technical competence.<br />
One the Negative side exploitation of child Labour should be band by<br />
legislation, which would enable the early mention category of persons to get<br />
train.<br />
At the same time Child Labour should not be used for activities like dragging<br />
fishing, deep sea diving.<br />
The discussion was very fruitful in that all sides of the issue of child Labour<br />
were addressed.<br />
It was found that in many cases child labors was the breadwinner of the<br />
family. Some times there are certain skills that are very really found such as<br />
deep sea diving it should be developed at the young aged so therefore child<br />
Labour as a principle bad as it can mean working it exploitable condition but<br />
where skill development is possible.<br />
Education was another area, which revived a lot of attention. Particular it was<br />
felt that the private tutor was not providing basic knowledge because they<br />
were really coaching student to answer pass papers to pass examinations.<br />
Many students had complained that there were no discipline in the private<br />
tutorial .The private tutors were born because the teachers were not<br />
completing the syllabus sot age of teacher constant change of syllabus.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
Supremacy of the law was denied not only to the poor and ingrate but also by<br />
the rich and educated.<br />
In discussing the matter of women and child abuse interesting information<br />
was produce which analysis thedeferent types was child abuse <strong>report</strong>ed to<br />
Police. Parent not caring for children, children grow up on their own without<br />
parental guide. Women who are assaulted by their husbands tent to go back<br />
to their husbands, as they have nowhere also to go. In fact this year along up<br />
to now 327 case of domestics violence where <strong>report</strong>ed Puttalam Police<br />
station only. Also case of abuse of adult children where spouses have marred<br />
a second or third time.<br />
In most cases the truth is hidden form the Police and no legal action can be<br />
taken. Leniency in the law of remind. False accusation political pressure was<br />
some of the cases for police not been able to catch the culprits.<br />
Language problem- In ability to converse in different language has to a great<br />
extended caused government department the judicial and the Police.<br />
02 19 th <strong>May</strong><br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
GA<br />
Additional GA<br />
UNICEF<br />
HRC at Kachcheri<br />
Lack of translators is the main problem who is the responsible for this break<br />
down that is and issue that has to be careful through of if we are to be<br />
bringing about better understanding between the public and the public<br />
services<br />
The meeting was conveying to strengthen the DCPC in Puttalam Distrect. It<br />
was decided to hold a workshop to explain to the participants to the objective<br />
of the DCPC. The GA was to be the chairman of the committee. Initially the<br />
project officer, HRC was to find time to co – ordinate the matter. It was<br />
decided to the invite provincial head of social service and probation and child<br />
care department. Second all Pradasiya saba chairman of district as they are<br />
already ruining pre school on the government approval. In addition the S.S.P<br />
Chilaw and A.S.Ps were to be invited. NGOs who are engaging childcare and<br />
child protection activities. Social service officer and representative of<br />
women’s organization the D.M.O. Where the DCPC functioning in the north<br />
and south representative was also to be invited. The meeting was in<br />
tentatively fixed for the 07 th of or 10 th of June <strong>2004</strong> at Sanhidiyawa, Chilaw the<br />
total number of participants was to be was not to exist 50. The UNICEF<br />
representative from Vavuniya was to sent tentative agenda.<br />
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NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
TRINCOMALEE<br />
01 03 rd <strong>May</strong> Field Assistant –Protection,<br />
Project Officer at UNHCR Office<br />
It was <strong>IDP</strong> Project meeting.<br />
Discussed: activities during the last month, Cases, Special events and future<br />
plans. Also discussed about the current situation in the District and agreed to<br />
work more closely and strengthen our coordination.<br />
02 10 th <strong>May</strong><br />
03 14.th <strong>May</strong><br />
DRC Officers<br />
Project Officer at HRC Office,<br />
Trincomalee.<br />
.<br />
Assistant Election Commissioner<br />
Regional Co-ordinator,<br />
Project Officer at Assistant Election<br />
Commissioner Office, Trincomalee<br />
We discussed each organization mandate, activities, near future programmes,<br />
and current situation in district.<br />
Also discussed how we can help to each other with the available resources<br />
and agreed to have close contacts.<br />
Project explained what is the role of the HRCSL in the coming registration of<br />
vote, how it going to be monitor it, what assistance are expected from the<br />
Asst. Election Commissioner and how project going to pass this massage to<br />
the Grama Nillathries through an Awareness Programme.<br />
The Commissioner is very much interested in having a programme like this to<br />
the GSs. He promised to come as resource person and provide all the<br />
support to us to achieve our target that is all the eligible <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> get registration.<br />
04 14 th <strong>May</strong><br />
The Government Agent<br />
Regional Co-ordinator,<br />
Project Officer at Government Agent Office,<br />
Trincomalee.<br />
Project explained what is the role of the HRCSL in the coming registration of<br />
votes, how it going to be monitor it, what assistance are expected from the<br />
Government Agent and how we going to pass this massage to the Grama<br />
Nillathries through an Awareness Programme.<br />
The GA is very much interested in having a programme like this to the GSs.<br />
He promised to participated in these programmes and provide all the support<br />
to us to achieve our target, that is all the eligible <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> get registration.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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NO DATE PARTICIPANTS AND PLACE NOTES<br />
05 17.th <strong>May</strong><br />
Divisional Secretary<br />
Project Officer at Divisional Secretariat,<br />
Thambalagamam, Kantale, Muthur<br />
Project explained what is the role of the HRCSL in the coming Registration of<br />
votes, how it going to be monitor it , what assistance are expected from the<br />
Divisional Secretary and how we going to pass this massage to the Grama<br />
Nillathries through an Awareness Programme.<br />
The DS is very much interested in having a programme like this to the GSs.<br />
He promised to participate in these programmes and provide all the support to<br />
us to achieve our target that is all the eligible <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> get registration.<br />
06 18 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Divisional Secretary<br />
Project Officer at Divisional Secretariat,<br />
Kinniya, Morewewa, Kuchchevely, Town &<br />
Gravets.<br />
Explained what is the role of the HRCSL in the coming Registration of<br />
Persons activities, how we going to monitor it, what we expected from the<br />
Divisional Secertary and how we going to pass this massage to the Grama<br />
Nillathries through an Awareness Programme.<br />
The DS is very much interested in having a programme like this to the GSs.<br />
He promised to participate in these programmes and provide all the support to<br />
us to achieve our target that is all the eligible <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> get registration.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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4. AWARENESS PROGRAMME<br />
REGION DATE NATURE OF THE PARTICIPANTS<br />
NO. OF<br />
PARTICIPANTS<br />
NATURE OF PROGRAMME<br />
Batticaloa 8 th <strong>May</strong> Gramaniladaris from Resettlement villages 32<br />
Voting as a FR & HR<br />
Voting registration<br />
Discussion<br />
12 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Human Rights Animators in Kayts, Velanai,<br />
Kopay, Tellitalia, Chankai divisions.<br />
23<br />
Human Rights<br />
Identifies HR issues in areas<br />
Role of the Human Rights Commission<br />
Jaffna<br />
13 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Human Rights Animators in Pointpdro,<br />
Maruthankerney, Deft, Nalrull divisions<br />
24<br />
Human Rights<br />
Identifies HR issues in areas<br />
Role of the Human Rights Commission<br />
12 th <strong>May</strong> Media 18<br />
Strategic plan of <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project,<br />
Role of the HRCSL<br />
Right to expression and media<br />
Mannar<br />
25 th <strong>May</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> in WC 47<br />
25 th <strong>May</strong> Indian Returners at Vankalai 23<br />
Voting rights<br />
Voting rights<br />
Puttlam<br />
20 th <strong>May</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> in WC 24<br />
24 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Gramaniladaries in Kalpitiya, Puttlam and<br />
Vanathavilluwa divisions.<br />
51<br />
Human Rights<br />
Fundamental Rights<br />
Documentation<br />
Right to vote & Registration procedures<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
22
REGION DATE NATURE OF THE PARTICIPANTS<br />
NO. OF<br />
PARTICIPANTS<br />
NATURE OF PROGRAMME<br />
21 st <strong>May</strong><br />
Resettles in Gandinagar Resettlement<br />
village – Kumpuruppty<br />
27<br />
• Role of the Human Rights Commission<br />
• Fundamental Rights<br />
• UDHR<br />
• Guiding principles<br />
Trincomalee<br />
27 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Grama Seveka officers, The Government<br />
Argent, Asst. Election Commissioner,<br />
Divisional Secretary- Kinniya.<br />
Add. Divisional Secretary- Kuchcheveli<br />
92<br />
• Right to vote as a Fundamental Right / Human<br />
right<br />
• Election Law & Voters Registration Procedure.<br />
• Discussion <strong>For</strong>um.<br />
28 th <strong>May</strong><br />
Grama Seveka Officers.<br />
Assistant Election Commissioner.<br />
Administrative Officer- DS office, Kantale<br />
27<br />
• Right to vote as a Fundamental Right / Human<br />
right<br />
Election Law & Voters Registration Procedure.<br />
Discussion <strong>For</strong>um.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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5. SITUATION REPORT S<br />
BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
<strong>IDP</strong>’s Voters Rights in Batticaloa District<br />
Guiding principles on internal displacement principle 22,<br />
Section 1 (d) is motioned clearly about Voting Rights of <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong>.<br />
It said that the Right to vote and to participate in governmental<br />
and public affairs, including the right to have access to the<br />
means necessary to exercise this rights.<br />
Before the voters registration (June <strong>2004</strong>), we have decided to<br />
take necessary action regarding this matter in district wise as<br />
well as Island wide.<br />
Activity:<br />
On 08.05.<strong>2004</strong> awareness programme was conducted to<br />
Gramma Niladharies(GN) who are working with <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> and<br />
returnees. After the discussion they have pointed out certain<br />
main issues in the Batticaloa District.<br />
<strong>IDP</strong> Voters Details:<br />
GNs did not have Separate <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> and returnees Voters<br />
registration details. Because they have common list, which<br />
include <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong>/ Returnee and local community in that village.<br />
Special questionnaire was given to GN to collect separate<br />
details.<br />
According to the voters percentage in the each DS Division<br />
approximate <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong>’ voters population was calculated and given<br />
below.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
DS Division Population Regd. voters Percentage <strong>IDP</strong> Population Approximate <strong>IDP</strong><br />
Voters<br />
Manmunai North 78509 47701 60.8 292 178<br />
Manmunaipathu 26627 16289 61.2 2062 1262<br />
Manmunai south & eruvil pathu 54566 33276 61.0 315 192<br />
Manmunai South west 23949 12945 54.1 882 477<br />
Porathivupathu 44911 25603 57.0 6869 3915<br />
Manmunai West 27452 14351 52.3 2257 1180<br />
Eravurpathu 66631 37496 56.3 17960 10111<br />
Koralaipathu, Koralaipathu South,<br />
Koralaipathu Central<br />
56723 36465 64.3 20967 13482<br />
Koralaipathu North 20670 10583 51.2 292 150<br />
Total 400038 234709 -<br />
According this table approximately 30947 <strong>IDP</strong> voters in the Batticaloa District.<br />
Voters Registration:<br />
Up to now GN is most responsible person for the <strong>IDP</strong> voters’<br />
registration. Election department hand over all the registration<br />
related activities to GN. One particular displace village people<br />
stayed several villages therefore very difficult to fill the voters<br />
registration forms each and every person. So GN takes the<br />
entire responsibility and fill and certify. Some GN are<br />
individually visited, checked and issued forms to every house,<br />
filled the forms and collected.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
Main issues in Voters Rights<br />
Resettlement and Voters Registration:<br />
After the MOU most of the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> were returned to their own<br />
places. Specially people who were in the Kalmadu Welfare<br />
center (Vadamunai, Uthuchenai and Poonanai). Anyhow<br />
certain people did not go to their own places due to several<br />
reasons. During displacement period GN did not consider <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong><br />
where they are living, they registered <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> in their own village<br />
registration register. But now most of people moved to their<br />
own places and most of the administrative activities also based<br />
on their resettlement villages. So GNs offices also in the<br />
particular resettlement villages. In this situation, according to<br />
the election rules, people who are in six month or more than<br />
six-month in it place only eligible to registration. People, who<br />
are not resettled, automatically remove from their original<br />
village voter register. And also most of GNs are willing to<br />
remove their name. Because if they register the voters against<br />
registration rule that will affect their jobs. Immediate and<br />
proper circular and instruction will be essential from election<br />
department before the voters’ registration. Even though<br />
resettlement is taking place government authorities cannot<br />
force the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> to resettle. If they do according to rule indirectly<br />
this also cause forcible resettlement. Therefore people could<br />
not resettle should be consider as a <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong>. Their name should<br />
be including own village voters list.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
26
BATTICALOA JAFFNA MANNAR PUTTLAM TRINCOMALEE VAVUNIYA<br />
Double entry and Voters Registration:<br />
During voters registration period GN issued forms according to<br />
number of families in particular house. So <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> who are in the<br />
friends and relation houses also got this forms and filled and<br />
handed over to GN. In Battcaloa district more <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> are in<br />
friends and relation houses. So their name included in where<br />
they are now living as well as their own villages. Due to this<br />
double entry GN who are responsible for their own villages will<br />
be have problems. Therefore proper instruction should be<br />
given to GN as well as <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> who are in the friends and relation<br />
houses. Election department should be developed proper<br />
system to avoid the double entries.<br />
Village is totally neglected from Registration:<br />
Omadiyamadu resettlement village is in the Koralaipathu North DS Division. This village people were totally displaced due to armed<br />
conflict. They stayed several places. And also registered where they live. Therefore that village totally neglected in the registration.<br />
Other villages (eg: Alankulam) in this GN division (Poonanai west) were included. But now that village people again resettled their<br />
village So this village should be included this year registration then only can register the people.<br />
These are the issues pointed out by GN who are working with <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> and returnees in this district.<br />
Other activities will be continued after the discussion with Asst Commissioner of Election.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Election Registration:<br />
According to the project activity plan this month schedule for the voters registration. On 08.05.<strong>2004</strong> held awareness programme for<br />
the Gramma Niladharies who are working in resettlement villages. In this awareness programme emphasize the GN responsibility of<br />
registration. An also GN pointed out several difficulties when register the people. After this programme on 17.05.<strong>2004</strong> met Assistant<br />
election commissioner of election discussed about what GN pointed out. He also agreed and concentrates about these matters. And<br />
also election department received form and they distributed following day in DS office and conducting seminar on this registration for<br />
GN.<br />
24 th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2004</strong> – Eravur Town, Eravurpathu, Koralaipathu South and Koralaipathu<br />
25 th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2004</strong> – Koralaipathu central, Koralaipathu west and Koralaipathu North.<br />
26 th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2004</strong> – Kathankudy, Manmunaipathu and Manmunai South West & Eruvilpathu.<br />
27 th <strong>May</strong> <strong>2004</strong> – Porathivupathu and Manmunai South West<br />
Mean while meeting was arranged Rural Development Society (RDS) Presidents and Village Rehabilitation Committee (VRC)<br />
Presidents, who are in the resettlement villages. Through these people to encourage the village people to register their registration.<br />
Hand bills was prepared and distributed through RDS and VRC for village people. And also hand bills gave to <strong>report</strong>ers to publish<br />
through media. (on 31.05.<strong>2004</strong> published in Thinakaran Tamil News Paper). Election registration activities will continue next month<br />
also.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Janasaviya (Janasakthy) repayment by NSB:<br />
Thngavelayuthapuram resettlement village people in Thirukovil D.S Division complained regarding this matter. After they displaced<br />
1990 this payment stopped and also other part of the country this scheme was changed to Samurdhi. But people saved Janasakthy<br />
payment through Post office, National Serving Bank (NSB). After this scheme stopped people unable withdraw their money. They<br />
tried several ways. They requested DS of Thirukovil. But they never take any action. After the commission investigation, inquiry<br />
letter sent to NSB. They took immediate action and changed all the previous account to new account with interest. They sent to DS<br />
office, Thirukovil. Due to this 2186 people (Families) were received this money in several villages like Thangavelayuthpuram,<br />
Kanchikudyaru, Thandiyady, Kanchirankudha, Sagamam resettlement villages etc. this money will be used for their resettlement<br />
activities.<br />
Situation:<br />
Situation is going worse in Batticaloa District. Several gun hot were took placed in Batticaloa.<br />
Other normal activities continued as usual.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Special Events:<br />
In Jaffna peninsula it is big problematic news to the returnees that the dry ration issue is going to stop by the government. So the<br />
people are going to protest this action by doing demonstration.<br />
Activities of HRAs<br />
HRAs from Kayts area are more active. Mr.Gobikrishna from Kayts brought 17 birth certificates cases and one child labour case.<br />
Among the 17 BC cases we closed 10 cases. 07 BC were received and 03 were unregistered. Then we gave him the guidance for the<br />
registration of after the birth of 03 months and requested him to advise them to do registration. In addition to him Mr.Vidyatharan,<br />
Mr.Johnson and Mr.Yoganathan also brought some BC cases. We gave them photocopied BC application forms and asked them to fill<br />
it and bring.<br />
From Velanai D.S. division Jeyaruban from Nainativu brought nearly 250 BC cases. Then we photocopied the BC application form<br />
and gave him to fill up that forms and submit. He gave one case against the Navy of Nainativu that is the main road of Nainativu is<br />
restricted to public movements for a long period.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Nallur, Velanai and Kayts D.S divisions’ HRAs brought some Un registration of voting people. While we inquiring the people we got to<br />
know the reason of un registration is lack of awareness about the voting rights.<br />
Mr.Arul Jekin from Allaipitty brought a fair amount of un registration of persons names for voting and he told the reason for this is lack<br />
of awareness about the voting rights to the people. So we are planning to conduct an awareness program about the voters’ rights to<br />
the people in that area.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Trafficking<br />
UN Definition of trafficking<br />
Trafficking in persons shall mean recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use<br />
of forces or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of vulnerability or, of the giving or<br />
receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of<br />
exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation,<br />
forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal or organs<br />
Trafficking is a common problem in Mannar. <strong>IDP</strong> women who are residing in welfare centres are in poverty they have to look after their<br />
family & therefore they are enforced to get an employment. In the circumstance agencies ensnare them by giving false promises &<br />
bring them to Colombo from Mannar. There are strong evidence that they have been used for prostitution. In the last five months in<br />
Mannar there have been some incidents that more than 50 women have been brought to Sri Lanka from Indian refugee camps with<br />
false promises by the agencies<br />
There are two types of trafficking. Trafficking is a violation of human rights as accepted by the United Nations. According to Sri Lankan<br />
situation it is not in a critical condition. But when we consider the plight of <strong>IDP</strong>/ Returnees/refugee it is very critical serious & inhuman.<br />
Specially when the agencies are on false of employment. We can divide this into two categories<br />
1. Individual cases<br />
2. Collective cases<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Individual cases are very different because The <strong>IDP</strong> / Returnees / Refugees are living in welfare centre /Out of welfare centre. The<br />
agencies meet them individually & give false promises & lead them out of their homes for immoral activities as a result the relatives of<br />
this unfortunate women are not aware of the where about of this women. They are cat off from the outside world we have received<br />
three cases related to this issue in year of <strong>2004</strong><br />
The other case deals with the trafficking of women in groups from Indian refugee camp to Colobmo via Mannar with false promises.<br />
They are mostly kept in Colombo & forced into prostitution<br />
I have to appeal to you to consider the gravity of the situation & exert pressure on the government to put end to this human right<br />
violation against <strong>IDP</strong> & Returnees<br />
No Judicial Medical officer in Mannar District<br />
Manner District has one base hospital. However if there is a case which requires JMO <strong>report</strong> the case has to be sent to Anuradhapura<br />
hospital. Therefore many victims do not like to under go legal procedure. Recently there was an incident which I would like to brief in<br />
order to explain the situation.<br />
Chanthiragobal Inthiravathy (33) 42 A, Santhipuram, Mannar has four children they are Subakumar (17), Salvatharsini (13), Subashini<br />
(12), Prasanth (6)<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Selvatharsini was murdered by unknown person on 10.05.<strong>2004</strong> around 12.00 o’clock. Around six o clock DMO of Mannar hospital had<br />
visited & went. The body was taken under the police custody at 9.00 o clock & sent to Vavuniya hospital. Vavuniya hospital also did<br />
not conduct the examination. Around 2.30 next day the body was brought to Mannar hospital & kept there. Mannar police contacted<br />
Anuradhapura hospital. They said there is no refrigerating facility. Then the police contacted Kurunagala hospital & the body was sent<br />
there by the family on 12.05.<strong>2004</strong> at 10.30 am.<br />
This is obviously a fundamental rights violation under the constitutional guarantee of equal protection of law. Incident of this nature<br />
have happen even before. The delay in releasing the medical <strong>report</strong> has led to delay on the part of the police to find out the culprit<br />
In this circumstance I appeal to you to protect under the constitutional guarantee of equal protection<br />
Media Publicity on registration of votes list<br />
We have organized an media conference on 24.05.<strong>2004</strong> to discussed the registration of voters list in <strong>2004</strong>. The following media<br />
people were participated<br />
SLBC, Shakthi TV, Shakthi FM, Eelanatham, Thinakaran, Thinakural, Veerakesari, Suder oli & Voice of Tiger<br />
During this discussion the following points were discussed<br />
• How can make publicity during the registering period among the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Returnees<br />
• Role of media in this process<br />
• Role of <strong>IDP</strong> Project in this process<br />
• The all media people also accepted to give continues publicity for this process<br />
• Note: I contacted BBC Tamil Service <strong>report</strong>er & he agreed to broadcast the subject in first week of June<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Mobile Service Postpone<br />
Mobile Service Programme which has organized to conduct on 22 nd of <strong>May</strong> <strong>2004</strong> in Manthai west AGA’s Division is cancelled due to<br />
not responding of the LTTE Already we have postpone this program three time due to not responding of LTTE. Now we have dicided<br />
to conduct a mobile service on 19.06.<strong>2004</strong> in Nanattan which is situated in clear area<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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Date : 24.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Project Officer participated in a Function to form a New Welfare Administrative Committee in the Nillavely Welfare Centre. This<br />
programme was organized by UNHCR and the Divisional Secretary & staff of Kuchchevely along with HRCSL and other working<br />
partners were participated. A New Administrative Committee was selected among the <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> for their betterment.<br />
Date : 25.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Project Officer participated in the Campaign Ending Valence Against Women District Action Committee meeting at the Oxfam office.<br />
Several other NGOs working on Women issues, Women & Child Unit of the Police were the other Committee members. We formed<br />
the District Action work plan in this meeting.<br />
Date : 31.05.<strong>2004</strong><br />
Project Officer participated in the Campaign Ending Valence Against Women District Group meeting at the Oxfam office. Several<br />
other NGOs working on Women issues, Women & Child Unit of the Police were the other Committee members. We confirm the<br />
District Action work plan in this meeting and divide the working area for the respective NGOs.<br />
<strong>Monthly</strong> <strong>report</strong> - <strong>May</strong>-<strong>Full</strong> <strong>2004</strong><br />
<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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<strong>NPDS</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong><strong>IDP</strong>s</strong> Project<br />
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka<br />
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