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OPCAT Ratification Project Review

OPCAT Ratification Project Review. Regional Meeting - Philippines 12 th – 15 th September 2007. Sri Lanka. February to August 2007. 26,27,28 February 2007 First Consultative Meeting Hong Kong. 06 March 2007 - Preparation of the 2007 Annual Project proposal and

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OPCAT Ratification Project Review

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  1. OPCAT Ratification Project Review Regional Meeting - Philippines 12th – 15th September 2007

  2. Sri Lanka February to August 2007

  3. 26,27,28 February 2007 First Consultative Meeting Hong Kong

  4. 06 March 2007 - Preparation of the 2007 Annual Project proposal and presentation of same to the Regional Coordinator.

  5. *10 March 2007 - The project was approved by the activist of Janasansadaya. complete report of the discussion has been forwarded to the Regional coordinator.

  6. The Sinhala translation of the OPCAT documents have been completed. Many copies have been photocopied and made ready. A photocopy of the document has been given to the UNHCR office in Sri Lanka. It is informed that they are working towards obtaining ratification of OPCAT from the Sri Lanka government.

  7. The Tamil translation of the OPCAT documents have been completed. This too has been photocopied and made into copies.

  8. MEETINGS IN THE NATIONAL NETWORK

  9. 25.07.2007 at JS 25.07.2007 at JS

  10. 25.07.2007 at JS

  11. 18.08.2007 at CSR

  12. Malgawtte 28.08.2007

  13. Galle 24.08.2007 Victims & Family members

  14. Galle 25.08.2007 Preschool Teachers

  15. TOT 9.8.2007 Batteramulla CHPB

  16. TOT 9.8.2007 Batteramulla CHPB

  17. CSR

  18. Campaign Materials Digital printed posters containing quotations, facts and figures pertaining to torture have been prepared for the use of SMJR’s and Exhibitions on Torture Prevention.

  19. View Exchange Meetings

  20. Discussion had with regard to the project with UN HR Country Team. It is informed that they will be discussing same with the Human Rights Donor Team.

  21. A view exchange meeting was held with the Janasansaday Lawyers involved in handling torture cases. They agreed to be involved in the project.

  22. Discussion with PAT Core Group. They too are in approval of the project.

  23. A view exchange meeting was held with the JMO’s. The forum served to identify the duties and responsibilities of the JMO’s and connected problems. They showed enthusiasm to work together in the future.

  24. Discussion with the Commissioner of Welfare Prisons.

  25. Discussion with Commissioner General of Prisons as a result and consequent to the discussion with Commissioner of Welfare prisons.

  26. Discussion of the project with the former Commissioner Welfare Prisons, and the present Commissioner of Welfare prisons.

  27. 17 media personnel from the Galle District took part in this discussion regarding OPCAT. These personnel included personnel from the News papers as well as electronic media. 25.08.2007- Town Hall, Galle MediaContacts

  28. SMJR

  29. June 26 Torture Victims Day

  30. Chalenges Forth Coming visit of the Special Rapporteur on Torture, Mr. Manfred Nowak, from 30 September to 9 October. & visit of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Louise Arbour, from 10 October to 14 October.

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