Mannar to mark Int’l Human Rights Day

By P.A.Anthony Mark

International Human Rights Day will be observed in Mannar on December 10 with the participation of religious leaders, members of various organisations as well as members of the public. The programme has been organised by the Peace Development Foundation as well as several other NGOs that have been funded by the Neelan Thiruchelvam Trust.

The programme will start with a public rally starting from Mannar town and will conclude with a public meeting which will seek to promote respect for human rights including women’s and children’s rights, gender equality and conflict prevention. There will also be around 100 participants from the Anuradhapura district, including Buddhist monks, who will take part.