Following the inaugural meeting of the National Advisory Council for Peace and Reconciliation on 4th October, 2004, the first meeting of the Civil Society Committee was held on 4th November 2004 at the BMICH. It was chaired by Dr. A.T.Ariyaratna, the Sarvodaya leader in Sri Lanka.
After discussion the Chairperson appointed three sub-committees to study in depth how the committee could serve as a forum for its members to inform the government of their views and concerns with regard to the Peace Process and to suggest approaches to move the Peace Process forward to pave the way for a durable peace.
The sub-committees are:
1. Prevention of War and Violence, Strengthening the Cease-Fire Agreement, and Political and Constitutional Reform for Peace and Reconciliation.
2. Humanitarian and Developmental Issues, Human Rights and Transitional Justice for Peace and Reconciliation.
3. Communication and Social Mobilization for Consensus Building, Peace and Reconciliation.
These sub-committees will meet regularly and bring their views and findings to the main committee for further deliberation.
S. M.J. Senaratna
Secretary
National Advisory Council for Peace and Reconciliation
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