The Human and Natural Resources Development Foundation (HNRDF) conducted a comprehensive human rights awareness program on November 20, 2024, for members of the LGBTIQA community in Galle, Matara, and Hambantota districts.
Promoting Knowledge and Understanding
The program aimed to equip participants with knowledge about:
- Fundamental Rights and Human Rights
- Legal Measures to Address Violations
- Functions of the Human Rights Commission
- Laws Affecting the LGBTIQA Community
Interactive Learning
The program included engaging activities to enhance understanding:
- Group Discussions: Participants brainstormed their understanding of human rights.
- Group Activity: A-line exercise demonstrated the diverse experiences within the community.
- Drama Performance: A skit showcased a human rights violation scenario.
Key Topics Covered
Interactive Learning
The program included engaging activities to enhance understanding:
- Group Discussions: Participants brainstormed their understanding of human rights.
- Group Activity: A-line exercise demonstrated the diverse experiences within the community.
- Drama Performance: A skit showcased a human rights violation scenario.
Key Topics Covered
Human Rights vs. Fundamental Rights: Definitions, limitations, and historical development.
Human Rights vs. Fundamental Rights: Definitions, limitations, and historical development.
The Human Rights Commission: Its powers and functions.
The Ombudsman: Its role in investigating administrative violations.
Laws Affecting the LGBTIQA Community: Analysis of Penal Code sections and the Vagrancy Ordinance.
PartThe program received positive feedback from participants who expressed:
Need for more such programs to empower the community. incipient Feedback
Appreciation for learning about their rights and how to protect them.
Importance of legal knowledge for navigating challenges.
HNRDF remains committed to organizing similar programs to create a more inclusive society where everyone’s rights are respected.
