Annual Report 2019

Mohan (62yrs) is a father of two children residing in the Northern Province. He was amongst the audience when FRC conducted an awareness programme in his village, and through that, sought FRC’s services. He was registered for medical, physiotherapy and counselling services at FRC. During the initial counselling sessions, he was observed to be emotional…

This publication aims to increase the professional understanding and knowledge of the principles and methodologies for prevention of torture through effective investigation and documentation as set out in the Istanbul Protocol. The Istanbul Protocol formerly known as The Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or…

This publication is a proposed amendment to the existing common Medico Legal Report (MLR). It is to be used exclusively for the reporting and documentation of alleged cases of torture. Currently alleged victims of torture and survivors of torture are examined using the standard common MLR, which does not adequately address or specify the documentation…

The publication intends to document FRC’s and Act4’s experiences of researching, designing and performing interactive drama with marginalized communities. This publication aims to provide insight, new knowledge and create awareness among staff of local civil society organizations and International NGO’s regarding the potential of forum theatre as a means of initiating and sustaining dialogues with…

In 2015, torture was an ordinary phenomenon in the Sri Lankan Society within the culture of war that was created through the three decade long civil war. Various impacts made on human dignity in police stations and prisons within that backdrop indicated that launching a research like this was a timely requirement. The research was…

Gender Based Violence (Violence against Women and Children) Study in FRC Target Areas in Mannar District