Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Mandate

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka was established under the Act No. 21 of 1996 and it is mandated to develop a better human rights culture in the country through protecting and promoting human rights for all.

Functions

Article 10 of the HRCSL Act No. 21 of 1996 spells out that:

• To ensure that all state procedures comply with fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Sri Lanka;
• To advice and assist the government in drawing up legislation, administrative directives and procedures in compliance with fundamental rights;
• To make recommendations to the government regarding how national laws and administrative practices can be brought in line with international human rights obligations of Sri Lanka;
• To advice the government on acceding to international human rights treaties and other international instruments in the field of human rights;
• To promote human rights awareness in the country.

Contact Information

Email: sechrc@sltnet.lk

Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
No: 165,
Kynsey Road,
Colombo – 08
Sri Lanka.

Tel: +94 112694925, +94112685980, +94 112696470
Fax: +94 112696470, +94112694924
Hotline: +94 112689064, 1996112685337