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International Human Rights Day 2009

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights was established in 2006 with the aim
of providing better response to those affected by disasters and to promote human rights among
the Sri Lankan community. Under the guidance of the President Mahinda Rajapakse the Ministry
has implemented its programmes under the leadership of Minister Mahinda Samarasingha.
An event to commemorate the International Human Rights Day 2009 has been organized by the
Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights on:


DATE : 10th December 2009
TIME : 4.00pm - 6.00pm
VENUE : Meteorology Department Auditorium,
No: 383, Budhaloka Mawatha, Colombo -

2009-12-10 01:56:08

Human Rights Day Initiative

 


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Human Rights Day Initiative

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights avails itself of the opportunity presented by its annual commemoration of Human Rights Day, on December 10th 2009, to suggest further action with regard to its previous calls for expeditious prosecution or release of suspects held in custody.

Though such procedures within the limits laid down by law seemed essential when ruthless terrorism was rampan

2009-12-08 06:27:25
Human Rights

Keynote Address by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe MP Minister for Disaster Management and Human Rights at a discussion on “Towards a Society free of Gender-based Violence”

Keynote Address by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe MP
Minister for Disaster Management and Human Rights
at a discussion on
"Towards a Society free of Gender-based Violence"
organized by the Zonta Club II of Colombo
at the Hilton Colombo Residencies, Colombo - 7 December 2009


Madam President of Zonta Club II, Ladies and Gentlemen.

I would like to thank the Zonta Club II of Colombo for inviting me to speak today. I am also delighted to have the opportunity to engage with professionals, academics and businesswomen and men who are all an integral part of the battle to end viole

2009-12-08 06:24:35
Human Rights

Address by Hon Mahinda Samarasinghe MP Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Chief Guest at the Theme Seminar of the 65th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

Address by Hon Mahinda Samarasinghe MP
Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights
Chief Guest at the Theme Seminar of the 65th Annual Sessions of the
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo - Tuesday 08 December 2009


Good morning ladies and gentlemen,

It is a pleasure and a privilege to be here with you this morning, at this important event when you conduct your Theme Seminar in connection with the 65th Annual Sessions of the SLAAS. In the presence of so many distinguished and erudite personages representing th

2009-12-08 06:22:55
Disaster Management

NDMCC to partner with Gemidiriya initiatives

Gemidiriya, through its work on community development and livelihood improvement, focuses on empowering rural communities to form, strengthen and maintain an institutional mechanism leading to self-determination, planning, resource mobilization, and implementation. This was highlighted at a presentation by Dr. Gamini Batuwitage, Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gemidiriya Foundation at the National Disaster Management Coordination Committee Meeting (NDMCC) held on the 20th of October 2009 at the BMICH. This presentation was an introduction to future partnerships between Gemidiriya and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Righ

2009-12-07 00:25:46
Disaster Management
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A forest fire in a forest reserve in Imbulpe Divisional Secretariat Division, Rathnapura District occurred on 17, 18, 20 and 21 July 2009. Due to this fire, approximately 20 Hectares of the forest was destroyed. The affected areas in detail are 02 Hectares of Raththanagolla - Nonperial road, Blihuloya in Yakdehi Grama Niladhari Division (GND); 01 Hectare of Raththanagolla- Nonperial Section;  05 Hectares of Galpothuthenna in Kumburutheniwela GND12 Hectares of Pupuruwela- Viharawela in Viharawela GND.  The fire was successfully controlled by 21 July evening with great efforts of the teams from the Forest Department, DDMCU Staff, SL Army teams of Kuruwita Camp and University Students of Belihuloya University. Making fire lanes and using fresh leave branches and rakes to stop spreading the fire was some of the successful methods used in managing the disaster.

 

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Carrying fresh leave to control the fire


 

Making Fire Lanes


 

 


Community Awareness Programmes on Forest Fire Control - Kuttapitiya, Pelmadulla DSD

Kuttapitiya in Pelmadulla Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD), Ratnapura District is one of the identified areas of forest fire occurrences due to human activities. During the last few years, several incidences of forest fire were reported in the area. In order to raise awareness in the community on forest fire control, the DDMCU coordinated response support with the most supportive partners. Seeking a long lasting solution, a series of awareness programmes for the communities living along the boundary of the natural forest areas are being conducted.  So far, 02 such awareness programmes have been completed. The most recent programme was held at Kuttapitiya School on 20-08-2009. The 25 participants were from the border area of the forest. They were made aware of the forest fire preventive measures and early warning. A Fire Prevention Committee was also set up at this programme. The next awareness programme is scheduled to be conducted by way of door- to -door visits.

 


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