The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) continues to take forward the recommendations arising from the Gender Audit conducted in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Forum. As part of the initial steps in implementing the Commission’s Gender Strategy, the first sensitization session for Head Office staff was successfully conducted on 9 March 2026 at the 7th Floor Auditorium of the HRCSL Head Office.

This session served as an introductory programme aimed at familiarizing staff with the Gender Strategy initiative and the key recommendations emerging from the APF Gender Audit. The programme commenced with a comprehensive and engaging lecture delivered by Prof. Farzana Haniffa, Commissioner HRCSL who addressed themes including gender and sexual orientation and gender identity, the broader importance of gender equality within institutions, and the role of a structured gender strategy in strengthening organizational culture and human rights practice.