The National Peace Council (NPC)

Human Rights Day 2008 - Human Dignity and Justice for Us All

To commemorate Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10^th, the National Peace Council will be hosting a workshop in the Ampara district. The workshop discuss how to maintain good governance, with particular emphasis on safeguarding and upholding human rights. Participants will include the GA Ampara, the DIG Ampara, members of the Police, Chamber of Commerce, Bar Association, Lions Club, Director Hospital, the District Network of NPC, the NGO Consortium, H.R. Commission Ampara, religious leaders and other local authorities, along with the media. The workshop will consist of two lecturesDignity and Justice in Sri Lanka – Mr. Prathiba Manama (Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo) Human Rights Law and Practise in Sri Lanka – Mr. Chandra Kumarage (Senior Lawyer