Role of the NHRI in Promoting National Reconciliation

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Role of the NHRI in Promoting National Reconciliation Samanthie Jayamanna Paranagama Secretary Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

What is NHRI ? What is National Reconciliation ?

Definition of National Reconciliation General A term used for establishing of national unity in country beset with political problems The process of finding a way that two beliefs, facts, objectives that are opposed to each other can both be true or successful. Connotation of conciliate

Legal. Civil Law – Resume relationship after a separation Legal * Civil Law – Resume relationship after a separation * Public International Law – An agreement or transaction renouncing all claims unilaterally or reciprocally

Why it is important to Sri Lankan NHRI ? Sri Lanka following conclusion of the 30 years conflict with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) which affected all communities in Sri Lanka and it is at a stage of national reconciliation.

Area of the Island 65,610 km Population 21.3 M Sinhalese 74.5% Sri Lankan Tamil 11.9% Indian Tamil 4.6% Muslims 8.3% Official Languages - Sinhala & Tamil Link language - English

Is there direct reference in the NHRI mandate Is there direct reference in the NHRI mandate ? (Paris Principles or Act of HRCSL )……… No Activities of NHRI in post conflict situation (UN Manual 2010) Documenting past abuses Supporting re integration Training education and public awareness Advice to the government Monitoring & reporting Complaint handing Co-operation with National, Regional and International mechanism

What is the National Mechanism after the war? * Step One President appointed Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation (LLRC) * Step Two National Plan of Action adopted to monitor implementation of recommendations of LLRC by the relevant agencies.

Themes of the Recommendations of LLRC International Humanitarian Law issues Human Rights Land Return and Resettlement Restitution/Compensatory Relief Reconciliation

What is the International Mechanism after the war? (UN Mechanism) Human Rights Council Resolutions 2012, 2013, 2014. High Commissioner’s Report 2014 acknowledge the progress made in implementation of some of the recommendations made by LLRC and Recommends : International inquiry mechanism to investigate violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws as domestic inquiry mechanisms have failed

Human Rights Council Resolution 2014 Request the office of High Commissioner on Human Rights To monitor human rights situation in Sri Lanka and to continue to asses relevant national processes To undertake a comprehensive investigations into alleged serious violations and abuses of human rights and related crimes by both parties in Sri Lanka

What is the current position on Government of Sri Lanka towards Human Rights Council Resolution ? Government of Sri Lanka rejected Human Rights Council Resolution and High Commissioner’s report.

How do NHRI co-operate with National and International mechanisms ? Key Interventions to National Reconciliation Monitor implementation of trilingual policy Engage to incorporate human rights education to the school curriculum Monitor elections in North and East Address human rights issues of affected communities. eg: Fisheries community

Issue statement on appointing ex military officer as the Secretary to the Ministry of Law & Order Continuous meetings with Civil Society to identify issues Settle matters in the field related to lands and other by the regional staff. Functions of mobile offices in conflict affected areas Monitor the investigations of police on missing and disappearance persons Co-operate with Commission on Inquiry to Investigate Alleged Disappearance of Persons in North and East

Challenges Stand of Government of Sri Lanka towards UN Mechanism Mandate of NHRI-Sri Lanka to promote International Human Rights Protection mechanism Public Opinion Overseas Campaign for separate state …………………………… …………………………...