HR theories explained in Anuradhapura

by Talawa group correspondent
"Many speak in roundabout ways without coming to the problem direct when their rights are infringed upon. Some come to Human Rights Commission when all other avenues are exhausted.
Any breach of a human right has to be spoken out directly and all have the right to go to Human Rights Commission at Kinsey Road, Colombo," said Philip Sethunga organiser of religious leadership programs of Asian Human Rights Commission. He was addressing a group of Buddhist priests at the Sri Lanka Tourist Board Rest Anuradhapura at a three-day workshop on 'Supremacy of Law' in prevention of torture.
"Any one can contact Asian Human Rights Commission through Janasansadaya, 81/2, Arthur V. Dias Mawatha, Panadura too on such a breach", he added. "This is the first time Janasansadaya came to Anuradhapura and first a workshop is held for Maha Sangha. Maha Sangha are the beacons that show way to the rural community.
It is this rural community whose rights are most frequently and widely breached. It is the aim of this workshop to discuss how Buddhist Philosophy be used in looking for solutions to such problems", Chitral Perera, Secretary Janasansadaya said.

"Many breaches in rights are due to delays in the legal system. Please do not hesitate to complain to the Human Rights Commission, any case of unlawful arrests, detention, torture or fraud charges by police. A suspect can be detained in a police station only for 24 hours, if more a detention order is needed", he further said.

About 50 Maha Sangha from Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts were present at the workshop with Wijayapala Gunasinghe, organiser of Janasansadaya.
