Mandate
As a non-profit educational institution attached to the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, CSHR’s mandate is to conduct and facilitate human rights education and research programmes for the university and the community at large.
Vision
To be a center of excellence for creating a nation with a rights consciousness in which the dignity and rights of all people are respected.
Mission
“To foster human rights education, research, capacity building, and knowledge services using a multidisciplinary approach”
Featured Courses
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Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (MHRD)
The Programme The Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Local) Programme is designed for academics, professionals and highly motivated graduates. The degree offers students a unique opportunity to engage first-hand with regional and international human rights as well as democratisation issues, and to interact with internationally acclaimed academics, practitioners and experts. It also provides the […]
Certificate in Mediation
INTRODUCTION Mediation is an important method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that enhances the right to equal access to justice for all. In the context of Sri Lanka, where the formal justice system is riddled with high costs, delays, and adversarial nature of litigation, the realization of the right to equal access to justice has […]
Certificate in Law and the Citizen
Certificate in Child Care and Rights
Certificate in Human Rights and Fundamental Rights
Advanced Certificate in Child Care and Rights
Advanced Certificate in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
This course is an introduction to Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It focuses on the very basics of the relevant areas, particularly emphasizing on the most important aspects, namely, history and background of HR and IHL, domestic law, fundamental rights, international treaties, norms, and principles related to HR and IHL and mechanisms of implementing these regimes
Webinar on The Relevance of Buddhism in Alleviating Sufferings in Armed Conflicts
Webinar on “The Relevance of Buddhism in Alleviating Sufferings in Armed Conflicts”. Introduction to Certificate in International Humanitarian Law and Buddhism. Join us for an insightful discussion exploring how Buddhist principles and practices can address and alleviate human suffering in the context of armed conflicts. Date: 08th January 2025 Time: From 07.00 PM to 08.00 PM Platform: Zoom […]
Free Legal Advice Camp for the underprivileged community in Beruwala
The Free Legal Advice Camp for the underprivileged community in Beruwala was successfully hosted on 15 December 2024 at the Zam Refai Hajiyar Maha Vidyalaya, Beruwala. This impactful event was hosted collaboratively by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) and the Legal Aid Unit of the University of Colombo, aiming to provide […]
Free Legal Advice Camp for the underprivileged community in Colombo
The Free Legal Advice Camp for the underprivileged community in Colombo was successfully hosted on 17 December 2024 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Colombo University. This impactful event was hosted collaboratively by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) and the Legal Aid Unit of the University of Colombo, […]
Training session on note-taking and note-reading for CSHR staff
The CSHR conducted a training session on note-taking and note-reading, a crucial skill for recording and communication, for its staff based in Colombo and island-wide, through hybrid mode, on 15 December 2023 at the University of Colombo. Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne developed a module and conducted an interactive training session, covering technical aspects, ethical concerns and […]