CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS

CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS
FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO

The Centre for the Study of Human Rights is a non-profit educational institution attached to the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo.

Its mandate is to conduct and facilitate human rights educational and research programmes for the University community and the community at large. Its activities are multi-disciplinary in nature.

Contact Us

Address

Law Faculty,
University of Colombo,
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.

Telephone

(+ 94) 112-500879
(+ 94) 112-598462
(+ 94) 112-503017
(+ 94) 112-589118

Fax

(+ 94) 112-598462

e-mail

cshr@sltnet.lk

Message Board

Project on the Rights of Differently Abled Persons
 Awareness Programme on Rights of the Disabled for Government and 
 Non-Government Officers working with Disabled Persons
 Date      16th and 17th December 2008
 Venue    SAP SRI , Rajagiriya.

Programme to Commemorate Human Rights Day
 Awareness Programme on Human Rights to Commemorate
 International Human Rights Day
 Date        15th December 2008
 Venue      Cooperative Hall, Morawaka.

Programmes to Commemorate Human Rights Day
 Awareness Programme on Human Rights  to Commemorate
 International Human Rights Day
 Date       11th  December 2008
 Venue     Holy Trinity College, Hawa Eliya.

Programmes to Commemorate Human Rights Day
 Awareness Programme on Human Rights to Commemorate 
 The International Human Rights Day
 Date      10th December 2008
 Venue    YMBA, Kurunegala.

Programme to Commemorate Human Rights Day
 Awareness Programme on Human Rights to Commemorate
 The International Human Rights Day
 Date       15th December 2008
 Venue     PDR Hall, Puttalam.

Seminars and Workshops for Media
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date       5th and 6th December 2008
 Venue     Araliya Hotel, Kuruwita.

Human Rights Awareness for Universities
 Half Day Workshop on Human Rights for Students of the Department of
 Building Economics, University of Moratuwa.
 Date       2nd December 2008
 Venue     University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa.

Seminars and Workshops for Media
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date        28th and 29th November 2008
 Venue       Hotel Elephant View, Rambukkana.
 
 Human Rights Awareness for Universities
 Half Day Workshop on Human Rights for Students of the Department of
 Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa.
 Date     27th November 2008
 Venue   University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa.

Human Rights Awareness for Universities
 Half Day Workshop on Human Rights for Students of the Department of
 Building Economics, University of Moratuwa.
 Date      25th November 2008
 Venue    University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa.
 
 Human Rights Awareness for Universities
 Two Day Certificate Programme on Human Rights for University Students
  in Tamil  Medium.
 Date      22nd to 23rd November 2008
 Venue    Faculty of Law, University of Colombo

Human Rights Education for the Police
 Seven Day Human Rights Awareness Programme for the Police
 Dates     17th to 25th November 2008
 Venue     Police Training College , Kalutara.

CSHR E-DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS
  The E-Diploma Course in Human Rights is Planned to Enhance the Understanding
  of the Multidisciplinary Nature of Human Rights.

It is an Opportunity for Persons Working in the Field of Human Rights to Obtain a
  Better Understanding and Enhancement of their Qualifications on the Subject,
  and Secure employment in the Relevant Field. 
  
  The Course is Yet in the Development Stage and Consists of Six Modules.
  -    Introduction to the Concept of Human Rights
  -    Responses to Human Rights Violations
  -    Case Studies on Human Rights
  -    Group Rights
  -     Protection of Human Rights During Conflict
  -    New Challenges to the Protection of Human Rights

Seminars and Workshops For Media
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date      21st and 22nd November 2008
 Venue    Hotel Seruwa, Polonnaruwa.

Seminars and Workshops for Media
Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
Date       7th and 8th November 2008
Venue    Memento Guest House, Gampaha.

Human Rights Programme for the Plantation Sector
  Two One day Human Rights Review Programmes in Sinhala and Tamil Medium
  For the Plantation Population 
  Date      5th November 2008
  Venue    Hotel Araliya, Kuruvita.

Seminars and Workshops on Media
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date      31st October and 1st November 2008
 Venue    CTC Reception Hall, Anuradhapura
 
 Human Rights Awareness for Universities
 Certificate Programme on Human Rights for University Students (Tamil Medium)
 POSTPONED

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
  Social Equity and Rights Assessment
  Conducted for Associates in Rural Development
  24th October 2008

Seminars and Workshops on Media
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date    17th and 18th October 2008
 Venue   The Rest House, Hambanthota.

Human Rights Programme for the Plantation Sector
 Two Day Programme on Human Rights for Creche Attendants and Volunteers
 Date      15th and 16th  October  2008
 Venue    Hotel Araliya, Kuruwita.

CSHR Publications
  The Following Four Publications Are to be Launched
   "War vs. Peace Discourse: The Press and the Peace Process in Sri Lanka"
    "A Survey on the Basic Education Status of the Veddah Community
            in Dambana and Hennanigala: Research Report"
    " Give Me Some Space for My Views :Short Stories"
    " Human Rights for Journalists: Training Handbook"   
    Date      13th October 2008
    Venue    Committe Room D, BMICH , Colombo.

Human Rights Training Programme for Investigating and Legal Officers of 
 The Human Rights Commission
 Two Day Residential Programme for 34 participants
 Date      11th and 12th October 2008
 Venue    SEDEC, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08.

Seminars and Workshops on Media 
 Training and Capacity Building on Human Rights for Media Personnel
 Date     19th and 20th September 2008
 Venue    Bandu River Inn, Palathota, Kalutara
 
  Human Rights Education for Prison Officers and Inmates
  Human Rights Awareness Programme for Prison Officers
  Date    23rd August 2008
  Venue  SLFI, Colombo

Human Rights Education for the Police
  Human Rights Training Programme for Police Officers
  Date     20th to 22nd  August 2008
  Venue   Police Office, Pettah.

Human Rights Education for Prison Officers and Inmates
  Human Rights Awareness Programme for Prison Officers(Pre Service Training Batch)
  Date    12th August 2008
  Venue  Centre fior Research and Training in Corrections, Colombo.   
   
   Human Rights Education for Prison Officers 
   Human Rights Awareness Programme for Prison Officers   
   Date     9th August 2008
   Venue   Athula Caterers Reception Hall, Kadawatha.
  
  Human Rights Programme for the Plantation Sector
  Two Day Awareness Programme on Human Rights for Creche Attendants
  Date    31st July 2008 & 1st August 2008
  Venue  Hotel Araliya, Kuruwita.

Human Rights Education Programmes for the Community
  Review Workshop on Human Rights Education for the Community Centres
  Date       31st July 2008 & 1st August 2008
  Venue     Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Institute, Colombo 07.

Human Rights Programme for The Plantation Sector
  Two Day Residential Programme on Human Rights Awareness for Field Officers
  Welfare Officers, and Volunteers Working in the Plantation Sector
  Date        3rd and 4th July 2008
  Venue       Hotel Araliya, Malawa, Kuruwita.

UNIVERSITY COURSES / TRAINING PROGRAMMES
   Distance Learning Diploma in Human Rights and Peace Studies
                                            and
                     Human Rights Internship Programme
                      CERTIFICATE AWARDING CEREMONY
   Date          27th May 2007
   Venue      Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.

SERVICES - Information Unit
   Donation of Publications related to International Humanitarian Law by 
   ICRC to the CSHR Library.
   Date    8th May 2008
   Venue  Information Unit , CSHR ,University of Colombo 
  
   Human Rights Awareness for Universities
   Two Day Certificate Programme on Human Rights for the Students of
   Colombo University.( Parallel Programmes in Sinhala &Tamil Medium)
   Date    10th and 11th May 2008                     
   Venue  Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. 
   (Tamil Medium Programme  Postponed)

Human Rights Education for Prison Officers and Inmates
   Human Rights Awareness Programme for Prison Officers of Galle,Boossa,Weeravila,
   Matara ,Moneragala and Tangalle.
   Date     1st and 3rd May 2008
   Venue

Human Rights Education for Prison Officers and Inmates
    Human Rights Awareness Programme for Prison Inmates
    Date     2nd May 2008
    Venue   Open Air Prison Camp, Weeravila.

Human Rights Programme for The Plantation Sector
   Two Day Awareness Programme for Field Officers, Welfare Officers 
   and Volunteers Working in the Plantation Sector
   Date     29th and 30th April ,2008.
   Venue   Sarvodaya Training Centre, Pathakada, Ratnapura.

Human Rights Education for Prison Officers and Inmates
   Awareness Programme on Human Rights for Prison Officers and Inmates
   Date     4th, 5th,and 6th April 2008
   Venue   Nurses Training School, Anuradhapura.

Human Rights Internship Programme
    Training Programme on Human Rights for Interns
    Date        27th and 28th March 2008
    Venue      ADIC Auditorium, Colombo.

Human Rights Programme for the Plantation Sector
     Two Day Residential Programme in theTamil Medium for Field Officers,
     Welfare Officers and Volunteers in the plantation sector.
      Date    26th and 27th March 2008
      Venue  Sarvodaya Training Centre, Pathakada, Pelmadulla.

Human Rights Awareness for Universities
      Human Rights Education for the non academic staff of
      Sabaragamuwa Universty
      Date     5th March 2008
      Venue   University of Sabaragamuwa, Belihul Oya.

Human Rights Programme for The Plantation Sector
       Two Day Awareness Programme on Human Rights for Field Officers, Welfare   
       Officers and Volunteers working in the Plantation Sector.
       Date      27th and 28th February 2008
        Venue    PHDT, Paradise, Kuruwita.
 
        Human Rights Education for The Armed Forces
        Education Programme on the Law of Armed Conflict and Human Rights
        Date      28th and 29th February 2008
        Venue    Colombo
        
        Human Rights Broadcasting Programmes

"Oba Avadiyenda"   on  Neth FM
         Every Thursday    9.20 P.M. to 11 P.M.
         (Live Programme)

"Himikam Yuthukam" on Rajarata FM
           Every Wednesday

Last Updated December 1st, 2004 : Visitor Number 236