Research and Monitoring

The main responsibility of this Division is to conduct research on human rights related issues in Sri Lanka to assist the Commission in making necessary policy interventions.

This Division’s activities are in accordance with the following sections of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 21 of 1996:

10 (c) to advise and assist the government in formulating legislation and administrative directives and procedures, in furtherance of, the promotion and protection of fundamental rights;

10 (d) to make recommendations to the Government regarding measures which should be taken to ensure that national laws and administrative practices are in accordance with international human rights norms and standards;

10 (e) to make recommendations to the Government on the need to subscribe or accede to treaties and other international instruments in the field of human rights;

10 (f) to promote awareness of, and provide education in relation to, human rights

11 (f) undertake research into, and promote awareness of, human rights, by conducting programs, seminars and workshops and to disseminate and distribute the results of such research