Without any bias, prejudice or
discrimination, the Organization fosters human values, human rights and
dignity, and endeavors to build a new society wherein all communities in
Sri Lanka could live in total freedom without any fear or hatred. The
following are specific objectives of the Organization:
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Protection
and promotion of Human Rights in Sri Lanka,
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Representing
persons subjected to violations of human rights in primary courts and in
superior courts of law;
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Disseminating
information relating to violations of human rights in Sri Lanka, in
national, regional and international forums;
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Interacting
and coordinating with other groups, officials and individuals interested
in human rights and humanitarian work;
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Conducting
seminars, meetings and study groups for the promotion of human rights;
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Such
other and further steps necessary to protect and promote human rights,
human values and human dignity.
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The
office of the Forum is located in Colombo. The Forum has established
coordinating units in Jaffna and Batticaloa. The Forum will continue to
function as long as violations of human rights persist in Sri Lanka. |