November - IDP SriLanka

Overview ______________________________________________________________ 3
1 Protection _________________________________________________________ 4
1.1 Visits _______________________________________________________________ 4
1.1.1 Anuradhapura ____________________________________________________________ 4
1.1.2 Batticaloa________________________________________________________________ 4
1.1.3 Jaffna ___________________________________________________________________ 4
1.1.4 Puttalam_________________________________________________________________ 5
1.1.5 Trincomale_______________________________________________________________ 6
1.1.6 Vavuniya ________________________________________________________________ 7
1.2 Fact Finding Mission __________________________________________________ 7
1.3 Complains ___________________________________________________________ 8
2 Coordination______________________________________________________ 10
2.1 Meetings ___________________________________________________________ 10
2.1.1 UNHCR ________________________________________________________________ 10
2.1.2 CHA___________________________________________________________________ 10
2.1.3 DCDC _________________________________________________________________ 10
2.1.4 CBSM _________________________________________________________________ 10
2.1.5 NGO Coordination Meeting ________________________________________________ 11
2.2 Coordination of Probation Officers _____________________________________ 11
2.3 Mediation Boards____________________________________________________ 11
2.4 Remedial Institutions Coordination_____________________________________ 11
2.5 NGO Coordination___________________________________________________ 12
2.6 Service Providing Institutions__________________________________________ 12
3 Training _________________________________________________________ 14
3.1 HRD Training_______________________________________________________ 14
3.2 NGO Training_______________________________________________________ 15
3.3 Government Training ________________________________________________ 15
3.4 HRC Training_______________________________________________________ 15
4 Advocacy_________________________________________________________ 16
4.1 Village Promotional Program__________________________________________ 16
5 Studies___________________________________________________________ 17
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Overview
The project proceeds with its activities under five themes while the IDP numbers in
Vavuniya is increasing. As a result of escalation of bombs and shelling in Wanni
people have started to move to Vavuniya. 335 people of 138 families are displaced
from war thrown areas and currently lodged in Menikfarm Welfare Center.
With the heavy rain and cyclone continued for three days in Jaffna 3, 21,138 people
of 95,000 families were displaced temporarily. They were lodged in schools, libraries,
common halls, temples and church buildings. Unfortunately certain WFC were
affected by the sudden natural disaster and poor IDPs lost their current shelter as well.
Poonani Bridge was damaged and the people were unable to move to any other area.
However the government and NGOs came to rescue and provide humanitarian
assistance for the victims. They were provided with needy items including cooked and
non-cooked meals, and water. The bridge is currently mended by the Army and it can
be used. Remaining displaced persons are assisted by local and foreign NGOs at the
moment.
The project has received 55 complaints and has disposed 117 out of which 95 are of
previous year. Further 09 monitoring visits were conducted. 276 poor IDP families
were given livelihood assistance together with State Service Providing Institutions in
the hope of eradicating poverty and bringing them a hopeful tomorrow.
A Fact Finding Mission to Vavuniya IDP location brought immediate results that 05
poor IDP families of Thalikulam Open WFC were provided with 50 chicks each with
25kg of food, 3000rs, Water Bowl per family. The project together with the ADS-
Vavuniya and CHA supported above mentioned poultry farming and the 05 families
included 03 women headed families, 01 family whose husband is disappeared and 01
family whose husband is killed by unknown persons.
The study on Right to Health was completed and the study on Sri Lanka Foreign
Employment Bureau was done. The report of the later is been sent to the Ministry of
Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare.
3 Birth Certificates were issued and 2 consultations were done on obtaining NIC
during the month of November. Further Reconciliation at Karukamunai village at
Eachchilampattu AGA Division was undertaken with interviewing 55 families on this
regard.
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1 Protection
1.1 Visits
1.1.1 Anuradhapura
Joint Visit to Nachchaduwa Relocation Village
As to a visit held in a previous month a joint visit was conducted with Chairman and
Technical Officer of Thirappane Pradeshiya Saba. At the previous visit, it was
identified that the road network in the area is damaged. They have sanitation problems
and the street lamps in the area are not sufficient enough. The gravel roads of the
village are constructing by Thirappane Pradeshiya Saba as result of the project’s
intervention. To erect more street lamps in the area, the Chairmen of the Pradeshiya
Saba requested the project to get the permission from CEB and the project agreed to
discuss the matter with the General Manager. The project drew the attention of the
Chairmen of Pradeshiya Saba regarding the sanitation issues. It was mentioned that
the Pradeshiya Saba unable to provide toilets but it was agreed to look forward to
maintain the environment cleanliness. Observing the damaged tube well Pradeshiya
Saba agreed to mend it immediately.
1.1.2 Batticaloa
Visit to Kirimuddo Welfare Center
Displaced from Muttur East, Kadadkaichchenai, Senaiur and Santhoshapuram, 312
people of 78 families are living 80 temporary shelters in Kirimuddi Welfare Center in
Kiran longing to return to their original places. These people are provided with dry
ration by MPCS for 15 days. NRC and ZOA accordingly provide kerosene oil and
vegetable. 8 wells, 4 tube wells and 8 taps in the WFC provide them water for daily
use. The drinking water provided by Sewa Lanka and IOM quench their thirst. The
children of the Pre-School conducted by ESCO are provided with grams. PHI and the
midwife visit thrice a month. As the camp management requested to arrange health
services the project had a discussion with ICRC in this regard. There are 36 toilets out
of which 4 are overflowing. The camp management has informed the issue to
Pradeshiya Saba.
1.1.3 Jaffna
Visit to Kalvilan Resettlement Area
82 families of 320 members displaced from Kalvilan Chulipulam to Vanni in 1990
were resettled in 2002. There are 70 shelters and 40 of them are temporary shelters.
The project observed that these temporary shelters are damaged. Only 500L water
tank filled by Pradeshiya Saba thrice per week provide drinking water. There are nine
wells that are used for other sanitation purposes. 15 toilets out of the 22 cannot be
used as they are not properly covered. PHI and Midwife visit the area every week. 12
school drop outs due to poverty were reported to the project. While 77 families are
given Samurdhi dry ration 05 families receive dry ration. Most of them are working
as labours however there is a 10% unemployment rate. The villagers complained the
project that they face immense difficulties in selling their coir ropes constructed in the
small factory they have due on the fact that there is no proper road to transport the
products. The project requested Municipal Council to build a road and DS was
informed on covering the toilets. As the garbage is not properly collected by the
Pradeshiya Saba the project informed them to remove garbage immediately.
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Visit to Panaveddi Welfare Center
35 families of 155 members from Ponallai in 1990 reside in this WFC where there are
34 shelters. Out of them 3 are damaged and need repair. There are 11 latrines and 06
of them are not in use as to the bad condition. Further the IDPs are requesting a hand
pump near the WFC so that they do not have to carry water for a long distance. One
drinking well and 1000L water tank that is filled by Pradeshiya Saba thrice a week are
used for drinking purposes. Until now water is filled free of charge and Pradeshiya
Saba is requesting 30rs per family in order to fill the tank. As the IDPs have refused to
pay the amount currently the tank is not filled by the Pradeshiya Saba. It is reported of
one school drop out in the WFC.
One school drop out is reported and the project informed the issue to the Child Rights
Protection Officer to take necessary action in re-entering the child to school. PHI and
Midwife pays visit once a week and the low weight infants are provided with
nutritious food. Their primary occupation is fishing and they face difficulties as
fishing period is restrained. Project informed relevant authorities to take action
regarding the identified issues.
1.1.4 Puttalam
Visit to Sadamiyapuram Relocation Village
1150 people of 282 families displaced from Jaffna Moor Street due to escalation of
violence in 1990 are living in the RLV. 70 families
are living in permanent houses, 152 in temporary
houses yet 15; mostly newly married couples, are
living with other families as they do not have a
house of their own. The project observed that all the
families except 35 newly married families are been
selected for the Infrastructure and Housing
Development Project comes under Resettlement
Ministry which funded by World Bank. The dry
ration is provided by World Food Program and
complains were received against MPCS regarding
quantity and high price.
A damaged house
There are dug wells, 10 tube wells and 4 common wells in the RLV. Yet the water in
the dug well is not suitable for usage. It was informed that relatives of 10 abducted
persons when they were moving to Puttalam are requesting Death Certificates. It was
observed that the RLV faces difficulties related to health and sanitation. People face
difficulties in dumping garbage as Pradeshiya Saba do not collect them regularly.
Further water stagnates during the rainy season. Twelve families do not have toilets.
Moreover PHI has never visited the RLV.
Visit to New Eluwankulama, Ralmaduwa and Old Eluwankulam Areas
A joint visit was made with UNHCR to above mentioned area whom have displace
several times in 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2003. There are 148 families out of which 21
are IDP families in New Eluwankulam GN Division and 115 permanent shelters, 38
semi permanent shelters and 48 temporary shelters that accommodate them. 63 Host
community families receive dry rations provided by Samurdhi and 41 IDP families
receive dry ration from WFP. There are 48 males and 38 females unemployed. 32
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people do not have NIC. Further 57 families do not have toilets and 42 are semi
permanent.
Temporary Shelter
127 HC families and 81 IDP families are living in
Ralmaduwa GN Division. 105 permanent houses, 71
semi permanent houses and 29 permanent houses shelter
them. There are only 02 dug wells that can be used for
drinking water, yet there are 16 other dug wells and 03
tube wells in the area. While 80 H families receive dry
ration from Samurdhi all 81 IDP families receive dry
ration from WFP.
169 permanent shelters, 17 semi permanent shelters and
11 temporary shelters of Old Eluwankulam GN Division
provide shelter for 16 HC families and 81 IDP families.
There are 03 common wells and 55 families have wells of their own. 40 families do
not have toilets of those who have toilets 33 are semi permanent. The people of this
area have minimum access to needed facilities. The road network is poor besides they
have to come to New Eluwankulam or Ralmaduwa to get a bus or to post a letter.
1.1.5 Trincomale
Visit to Hindu Cultural Welfare Center
Out of the 17331 families displaced from Muttur in August 2006 due to Mavilaru
conflict, there are 52 families still living in this WFC. The IDPs requested the project
to help in obtaining a new water pump as the existing one is broken. They further
informed that providing quantity of dry ration at present is not sufficient especially
sugar. The Hindu Cultural building does not have enough space for all the families
thus some are living in temporary sheds. But they face difficulties as the ground gets
wet during the rainy season and also due to the smoke that surrounds the huts when
cooking.
Provided mats pillows and mosquito nets at the displacement are now damaged and
unusable. The camp Officer has requested Sarvodaya and OFFEER to assist them in
this matter. 50 school children who do not attend school regularly need counseling.
Visit to Kumburupitiys Resettlement Village
47 families lived in Nilaweli WFC were resettled in Kumburupitiya RSV in January
2008. At the visit it was observed that although there is electricity facility in the area,
people cannot obtain it as they have to pay an initial payment. Since their major
source of income; fishing, is restrained the majority is not in a position to pay the
sum. A 500L water tank provides water and a bowser fills the tank every day except
Sundays. Moreover water in this single tank is not adequate. Although GA has
promised to provide three tanks two more are to be provided. The toilet pits are not
properly constructed thus they are not in usable condition.
An incident was reported to the project that a pregnant mother was refused to be
admitted to the Nilavely Rural Hospital in the night and she is been taken to the
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Trincomale Hospital by a three-wheeler. It is to be noted that an ambulance has to be
kept in the hospital especially in the night.
1.1.6 Vavuniya
Visit to Thalikulam Welfare Center
The project made a joint visit with representatives from ADS and CHA prior to a
discussion held with them after the FFM held in the previous months. The project
identified needed livelihood assistance of those people. Most of them are poverty
stricken and depends on dry ration provided by the government. As per a discussion
held earlier with ADS it was informed that already CHA is ready to help 05 families
in ameliorating their living condition. Thus at the visit it was clearly observed by the
representatives the pathetic condition of the IDPs and it was decided to include
several activities to assist the IDPs in Thalikulam in advancing their present living
condition.
1.2 Fact Finding Mission
Batticaloa region shared its FFM report with the members of RMCM and the issues
identified were presented in order to provide remedies and redresses.
17 IDP families in Sinnapullumalia were unable to obtain shelters provided by
UNHCR as they do not have a land of their own. After lobbying the issues to relevant
authorities it was informed at the RMCM that DS of Chenkalady agreed to give a
temporary land permit so that UNHCR can provide shelter. In finding solution for the
lack of adequate water, representative of ACLG explained that initial steps can be
taken to erect tube wells at Thumpalancholai, Sinnapullumalai, Kithul and,
Karadiyanaru East and West as to the agreement with UNICEF. Further actions are
taken to establish Children and Women desks. RPDHS agreed to provide needed
equipments to the hospital and Samurdhi Authority informed that those who do not
have Samurdhi Beneficiary Cards can join the society and be eligible to obtain loans.
School furniture is not been received from the Ministry of Education yet. Moreover,
CBSM agreed to arrange English training together with DMHR if ZDE can provide
graduate teachers. Hence, it was agreed to select 30 teachers in this regard. Care
International has agreed to provide bicycles for needy children thus transport
difficulties of the students can be solved to certain extend.
Puttalam too lobbied the identified issues to relevant stakeholders.
A FFM was conducted in Vavuniya Kalwapuram Eswaripuram RLVs and RSVs,
Thalikulam Open WFC and Manikfarm RLV Unit 04 and 05. There are 298 families
in Kalmadu Eswaripuram, 164 in Thalikulam and 566 in Menikfarm. The IDPs in
these RLVs, RSVs and WFC are facing common difficulties as they have poor access
to medical services, lack of drinking water, late issue of dry ration, and high rate of
school dropouts. They have limited access to livelihood opportunities thus they live
under poverty. The Sheltering facilities are very poor and further complaints received
on lack of documentation. The issues were informed to relevant authorities.
Moreover, 05 poor families of Manikfarm RLV received immediate response for their
livelihood problems. The project together with ADS and CHA organization provided
50 chicken, 3000Rs, 25KG Feed (Mash), Water Bowl per family.
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1.3 Complaints
The project has received 55 complaints during the month and it has disposed 117 out
of which 95 were those of pending from previous years.
70.00%
Complaints Receiving Trend
August
September
October
Nove m ber
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Equal
protection &
Descrimination
Voting Rights
Compensation
Adequate
Standard of
living
Disappearance
Anuradhapura
The region has received three complaints including one complaint related to dry
ration. It has disposed 84 complaints out of which 83 complaints were from the
complaints pending in the previous years.
Batticaloa
Batticaloa has received four complaints and has disposed 02 that are from 2008. Out
of the four received complaints 01 is about disappearance and the rest are of
discrimination. The project received a complaint mentioning that the Driver of MPCS
is disappeared. A mother who has not returned to her own places at the time of
resettlement complained that although now she is willing to return she is not approved
for dry ration by the DS.
Jaffna
Jaffna region has received 03 complaints and has disposed 02 complaints including
one received in a previous year.
Puttalam
Puttalam region has received highest number of complaints, namely 23. There 20
complaints against equal protection before law, 02 regarding illegal arrest and one
regarding abduction. The region has disposed 07 complaints received in this year
together with 03 received in previous years. 109 displaced families currently lodged
in Udappu, Andimunai and Selvapuram made a complaint that they were not been
selected as beneficiaries of the housing project funded by World Bank.
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Trincomale
08 complaints were received out of which 06 are of illegal arrest. 13 persons arrived
from Mullathiuv to Trincomale were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy and handed over to
the Police. The region disposed 6 complaints that are of the same year.
Vavuniya
Vavuniya has received 12 complaints. The region has disposed 11 complains i.e. 08
received in 2007 and 05 received in 2008. Vavuniya conducted a special case visit
related to a complaint receive from OFFER Ceylon local NGO. Mr. Rajinikumar from
India has posted the complaint to the above mentioned NGO that his 18 year old sister
is kept as a servant in a house and tortured. The complainer requested to rescue his
sister from the place and send her to India. With the Department of Probation, the
project made a visit to the house to inquire the situation.
The inquiry regarding the received complaint
Servant
Sugandini: the girl who is working as a
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2 Coordination
2.1 Meetings
The regional office in Batticaloa participated to a special meeting held with the
representative of Directorate of Integration and Diversity of Norway. It was mainly to
discuss the issues related to gender based violence. The project informed that GBV
cases are normally not reported to the project nevertheless such cases are observed at
the visits. Especially underage marriages are observed.
2.1.1 UNHCR
Batticaloa
The project shared its activities with the UNHCR and explained the actions taken to
monitor protection for IDPs. A case referred against not providing dry ration for an
IDP family at Munmunnai North was discussed. Health related grievances observed at
the visit to Kirimutti WFC and impacts gained after presenting the issues identified at
FFM to RMCM members were informed.
Vavuniya
The meeting was held to discuss the monthly performance of the project. The project
informed about issuing and assisting in providing personal documents. It was
informed that the IDPs in the region are increasing that recently 04 families consisting
14 members landed seeking protection from government. The project discussed
monitoring visits conducted in the month. The issues were identified and actions were
taken to provide remedies for the grievances.
2.1.2 CHA
The meeting held in Puttalam discussed the humanitarian issues identified at each
member of the committee. Each member organization presented their findings and
discussed the possible redresses. The project presented the issue of school drop outs in
the district. It was agreed to discuss the matter at DCDC with responsible officers.
2.1.3 DCDC
The meeting was held in Trincomale and issues related to child abuse and redresses to
be provided were discussed. It was brought to notice that there is only one Child Right
Center in Ambepussa and that a center ought to be opened in Trincomale as soon as
possible. After a care taker of Anbu Illam found guilty for child abuse case now there
is only one caretaker which is not sufficient. Thus it was agreed to appoint at least
four caretakers. It was further decided to get the assistance of three offices of Health
Medical Unit in conducting visits. The committee concluded that actions should be
taken to prevent early child marriages and recruiting for armed conflicts.
2.1.4 CBSM
The meeting was held in Batticaloa and the major concern was given to the struggle
between men and elephants. Due to the frequent damages cause by elephants the
property is destroyed and returnees are reluctant to come. The restriction in Fishing
found at FFM to Karadiyanaru was explained at the meeting. Further concern was
given to the fact that there is no women police officer in Karadiyanaru Police Station.
The project informed the UNHCR about the programs organized for ex-combatants.
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The issue of child abuses and early marriages were raised and it was informed that
DCPU is monitoring the issues. It was decided to establish village level committees
with the assistance of DS so that the issues in the village can be brought out
effectively to district level.
2.2 Coordination of Probation Officers
A meeting was conducted in Trincomale with the Probation Officers to discuss the
problems related to children. It was reported of early marriages and school drop outs
in the district. Thus it was decided to have awareness programs to ameliorate the
situation. Lot of children in Children homes face difficulties in health and hygiene
conditions. Probation Officers have established a Voluntary Home Mentoring Team
to monitor the situation. The participants discussed that the payments given for
tsunami affected children is not received by certain children due on the fact that they
live with persons who are economically eligible. Yet according to the rules and
regulations, those children too are entitled to gain it. Finally it was decided to have
combined visits with the probation officers to monitor the situation of children.
2.3 Mediation Boards
6 Mediators were selected from the re interviews to the Seruvila Mediation Boards
area in Trincomale since 9 mediators selected previously are inadequate to establish
the board. Two training programs were held in Anuradhapura for 105 mediators in 23
Mediation Board. 50 participants were present for the first Training Program and 55
mediators participated for the second one. 05 mediators were selected from each
Mediation Board.
2.4 Remedial Institutions Coordination
2.4.1 Remedial Institutions Awareness Programs
Awareness programs were held in Anuradhapura,
Batticaloa and Puttalam in order to promote several
Remedial Institutions. The participants for
Anuradhapura program were 93 Army Soldiers at
Sunatha Transit Camp and they were made aware of Sri
Lanka Department of Police. A program for 67 (16M +
51F) villages of Eravur DS division of Batticaloa was
conducted on available remedial institutions of the
district. Representatives from National Child Protection
Authority and Department of Social Service participated and promoted their services.
Another awareness raising program on Remedial Institutions was conducted for 22
male IDPs in Arafanagar RLV, Norochchole to promote Labour Department and
Human Rights Commission with the participation of Labour Commission. Remedial
Institutions Coordination Meetings were held in three regions, namely Batticaloa,
Puttalam and Vavuniya.
Batticaloa
5 th RMCM Meeting was held on 6 th November and the project shares FFM report with
the RMCM members. The issues related to health, water and sanitation, livelihood,
and education. As people living near Karadiyanaru hospital do not prefer to relocate
until they get adequate place for shelter, DRRO promises to provide temporary land
permit so that UNHCR can build houses. Shortage of drinking water, providing
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Samurdi benefits to IDPs in Karadiyanaru, lack of educational facilities; furniture,
teachers… etc. were presented to relevant authorities to get solutions. It was agreed to
establish women and children desk in Karaduyanaru Police Station.
Puttalam
4 th RMCM meeting was held on 28 th November. It was commenced with discussing
the complaints received. MOH explained that he has already attended to the health
issue of Al Quassim RLV as to the information of the project and the pregnant
mothers are receiving health services now. The project drew the attention of the
participants to the problem occur at late issuance of dry ration. The issue of school
drop outs was presented and the project requested the camp officers to provide details
of school drop outs.
Vavuniya
The project presented the findings of FFM at the 3 rd RMCM meeting held on 11 th
November. One of the prominent issues; health problems were discussed at the
meeting. Kalmadu IDPs do not have a medical center. 164 families in Thalikulam
Open Welfare Center do not have drinking water and toilets. After explaining the
situation representative of ACLG promised to take immediate actions in this regard.
In addition the meeting has drawn its attention to transport problems, personal
documents, child protection and security issues.
2.5 NGO Coordination
A program that is to lobby the common issues of IDPs identified throughout the year
was conducted in Anuradhapura for NGOs with the participation of 16 (14M + 2F).
The benefits gained through several NGO programs had with the project were
discussed. A CPN meeting was held in Puttalam and the issue of school drop outs was
discussed Also a discussion was held with Regional Director and Program Officer of
Peace Secretariat of Muslims in Puttalam regarding Voting rights of the IDPs and to
collect details on those who have deprived of voting rights.
NGO coordination meeting was held in Trincomale with the participation of 12 NGO
representatives. Two Remedial Institutions; Consumer Affairs Authority and
Department of Health Service were introduced to them. As a result of the meeting
NRC agreed to provide copy of BCs, DCs and MCs to those who lack PDs in
Karukamunai. It was agreed to hold a marriage festival in the area at the beginning of
2009 for those who have not registered their marriage. Further, VOVCOD would fund
for the handicraft training of Palmyrah Board to be conducted in Muttur,
Eachchilamppattu, and Karukamunai.
Government Officers and Officers from NGOs were aware on identified water and
sanitation issues of IDP locations in Vavuniya at a meeting. 19 both GO and NGO
officers participated.
2.6 Service Providing Institutions
The project, in coordinating State Service Providing Institutions has succeeded not
only in making the public aware of them but also in assisting them to upgrade the
livelihood of IDPs. As per discussions held with relevant stakeholders during the last
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month project was able to help some IDP families in the regions providing livelihood
support. Four families in Pubudugama RLV of Nochchiyagama DS Division were
provided with 160 cashew plants and 40kg fertilizer. 78 coconut plats i.e. 3 plants per
family were given for 26 IDP families in Morakewa RLV with the assistance of
Coconut Cultivation Board. In addition 113 families in gravel Kanda, 34 families in
Vessavela, and 20 families in Kanugahawewa were given 835 Teak plants and 835
Mahogani plants (5 Teak + 5 Mahogani per family) with the assistance of Department
of Forestry.
A discussion was held with the District Coordinator of Palmyra Board of Trincomale
and it was requested to commence a training center in Muttur. Furthering services of
Palmyra Board 15000 Palmyra seed were distributed among IDP families in 6 GN
divisions in Eachchilampattu and Muttur. 14 IDP youths from Thalikulam were
selected for the Vocational Training in Motor Mechanics and Sewing which are
conducting in VTA Regional Center in Vavuniya. Also 05 poor IDP families were
provided with 50 chicks along with 3000rs per family to erect needed cages
collaborated with CHA and Human Resource Development Officer of GA Office.
Awareness Raising Programs were held in the regions in order to make the pubic
aware of the services and opportunities available at State Service Providing
Institutions. A program to promote the services of Department of Fisheries was held
at Vakarai with the participation of 16 (13M + 03F). Jaffna region conducted a
program for 31 villages (03M + 28F) in Senthankulam WFC of Point Pedro and
introduces the services and available opportunities at Palmyra Board. Besides the
services of Palmyra Board was introduced among the IDPs and the community who
work for IDPs in Muttur and Eachchilampattu. They were informed about the
proposed training program on handicrafts that to be held in 2009.
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3 Training
3.1 HRD Training
The 8 th and 9 th sessions of HRD Training were scheduled for this month. All the
regions conducted two programs each except Puttalam and Vavuniya. Vavuniya
conducted the postponed 06 th session on 04 th of November. It was to discuss Remedial
Institutions. Powers and functions of selected Remedial Institutions, their
organizational structure and complain procedures were presented to 49 participants.
They were empowered on Local Government, MPCS, and Assistant Commissioner of
Labour and Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
The 8 th session was allocated to discuss Disaster
Management and Camp Management. The participants were
given knowledge on disaster categories, pre disaster and
Disaster Management Center, Post disaster, Site and shelter
planning and Water and Sanitation. The program drew the
attention of the participants on importance of coordination
and implementation of the above in field level. The
following table shows the participants of each region for the
8 th session of the program.
8 th HRD Program in Puttalam
Anuradhapura
Batticaloa
Putttala
Trincomale
Vavuniya
The 9 th HRD program was conducted by Anuradhapura and Batticaloa regions in this
month and the others postponed for December. The participants are as follows.
Region
Participants
Anuradhapura 46
Batticaloa 42
Region Participants
Anuradhapura 43
Batticaloa 40
Puttalam 38
Trincomale 44
Vavuniya 47
The session empowered the HRDs on First Aid. The participants were taught basic
first aids and also a practical demonstration was given. They were educated on the
emergency situations, accidents and the situations where they will have to provide
Firs Aid. The need and methods of giving proper First Aid were explained clearly.
The participants were engaged in their assignments for the past sessions and they
were discussed at these programs. The HRDs presented their experiences and issues
identified in working at the fields.
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3.2 NGO Training
Batticaloa held a NGO Training Program for 23 (14-Male 09-Female) NGO Staff on
“Rights Based Disaster Response”. The participants were empowered on Human
Rights and International and Domestic Laws. They were informed of the situation of
IDPs and encouraged to develop a network with the project to work for IDPs and
Returnees.
3.3 Government Training
A program was conducted for Camp Officers on IDPs Protection and State service
providers in Thillaiyadi in Puttalam to which 47 Camp Officers attended. They were
educated on IDPs, Protection and their role and responsibilities in protecting IDPs.
They were made aware of the project and its role in protecting IDPs. The problems
and difficulties faced by the participants in fulfilling their duties were informed to the
project at the program.
Two programs were conducted for MPCS GMs, Chairmen, Inspectors and Branch
Managers. 32 each participated for the two programs. Apart from discussing Human
Rights and Fundamental Rights they were primarily educated on the mandate
objective and expected services of MPCS. The frequent issues reported in issuing dry
ration were discussed with the participants
3.4 HRC Training
31 staff members (18M + 13F) of HRC and the project were trained on Right Based
Disaster Response at a three day workshop. The major objective was to provide
qualitative protection for disaster victims through capacitating HRC and project staff
with related norms, standards, laws and regulation.
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4 Advocacy
4.1 Village Promotional Program
A coordination meeting was held with the participation of both government and non
government organizations at divisional secretariat of Nochchiyagama with the
participation of 15 officers and agreed to complete several development project and
humanitarian assistance before end of the 2008
Further, human rights promotional program was conducted at Eachchilampattru AGA
conference hall in Trincomale for those who work in Karukamunai village. There
were 11 Participants; AGA, ADR, GN of Karukamuanai, Samurdhi officers of
Karukamunai, SEDOT officers, HRDs.
Puttalam continued its Student Awareness Program on Human Rights. 05 programs
were conducted this month for 47 male students and 120 female students. They were
empowered on Refugees & IDPs Rights, UN mechanism on protection of IDPs
Rights, Team Building & Leadership, and Research Methods.
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5 Studies
The draft of the study on the Protection of Extremely Vulnerable Groups has been
done. The study on Right to Health is completed and steps have been taken to initiate
the discussions with the stakeholders at the national level to find solutions to the
identified issues.
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