LAC holds white Ribbon Campaign

Sarath Malalasekera

Prevention of Violence Against Women - White Ribbon Campaign conducted by the Legal Aid Commission (LAC) was held recently in Colombo. In Sri Lanka, for the past few years, Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka launched White Ribbon Program from November 25 to December 10, 2007.

White Ribbons are affixed on personalities with a reputation for humanitarian work and human rights protection.

The 41 Centres of the Legal Aid Commission (LAC) countrywide supported this campaign by conducting awareness programs.

The Legal Aid Commission also conducted a School Art Competition countrywide under the theme "Domestic Violence."