The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) established a series of Thematic Sub-Committees that focused on specific human rights challenges in 2016. These Sub-Committees were chaired by Commissioners and consisted of members of civil society organisations, human rights defenders, thematic experts, and academics.

The HRCSL has decided to re-launch its Thematic Sub-Committees in 2024. The eight new Sub-Committees will focus on the following themes:

1. 1.  Personal Liberty
   2.  Gender and SOGI
   3.  Child Rights
   4.  Freedom of Expression
   5.  Socio-economic Rights
   6.  Persons with Disabilities
   7.  The Malaiyaha Tamil Community
   8.  Business and Human Rights

Download: HRCSL Annuncement 05 04 2024