2004 Annual Report, NPDS Project.pdf - IDP SriLanka

4.6. UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY PROGRAMMEIntroductionThe universal declaration of Human Rights was passed by the UNGA on 10 thDecember 1948 by stating norms of human dignity. From then on; 10 th December iscelebrate as Universal Human Rights Day. The UN declared that, 1995-2004 as thedecade of human rights education and principally it was meant to raise awarenesson human rights and inspire its values.The project was moving with all kind of layers of the society and it was aimed to seethe results of participatory approach of human rights awareness with out marginalizingcertain categories of the society. The programs were held at regional wise andnational program were held at Anuradhapura.ObjectivesThe Programme intended to create a network to protect human rights by the activeparticipation, respecting the other actors, stakeholders and duty bearers and also toachieve life with dignity by forming a social dialogue through impressive andexpressive programmes.ActivitiesActivities were carried out in the regional level as well as the national level as belowmentioned. All the regions conducted programmes to mark the Human Rights Day.REGIONAL PROGRAMMESMannarDuring the month of December the Regional Office conducted a number ofawareness programmes. They targeted mainly the IDPs, Government Officials, INGOsand NGOs, school children. The discussions were based on Human Right and theirlinkage to peace.VauniyaThe Project held a series of lectures for two groups on the subjects of Human Rights,Fundamental Rights, Child Rights, Labour Rights, Common Law and the Court Systems.The Programmes gave priority for the Training Graduates in the DS Offices as “will be“Government Officials as understanding Human Rights is vital.In addition, programmes were organized for HRAs, NGO representatives and alsoimportantly for Police Officers.JaffnaThe Project arranged awareness programes for IDPs as well as for Government OfficersWith the assistance of the NGOs in the area the Project conducted a quizprogramme. Publicity was given through the print media and they also publishedUDHR and also other document related to Human Rights.Brochures were given to the people who participated to the Human Rights day. Thefinancial contributors were the JASC, a local NGO. UNHCRV prepared Caps for theHuman Rights Day.PuttlamThe programmes were conducted in collaboration with the NGOs and the Police.Open discussions were held with them and also awareness programmes wereconducted targeting different groups. Banner campaign was held with the assistance33Annual Report 2004National Protection and Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons ProjectHuman Rights Commission of Sri Lanka