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Technical Lead - CPC Learning Network / Chairperson – IPID, Sri Lanka,
Coordinator – CPC Learning Network, Sri Lanka
Learning Network Members: 45
(Organizational representatives as well as individuals)
Advisory Group Members: 13

 Ministry of Child Development and
Women’s Affairs and related
Government Agencies (Children’s
Secretariat, National Child Protection
Authority, Department of Probation and Child Care Services
 Open University of Sri Lanka
 Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
 Human Rights Commission of Sri
Lanka
 UNICEF
 Canadian Red Cross
 Save the Children, Sri Lanka
 World Vision
 ChildFund Sri Lanka
 Room to Read
 Terre des homes
 Plan Sri Lanka
 Sarvodaya
 SOS Children’s Village Sri Lanka
 Home-Start Lanka
 Organization for Environment and
Children Rights Protection( OECRP)
 Policy in Action (Save a Child from
Sexual Abuse)
 Centre for Poverty Analysis
 Foundation for Innovative Social
Development
 Good Practice Group
 Institute of Human Rights
 Kantha Shakthi Organisation – Civil
Society Alliance for Child Rights in
South Asia
 Lawyers for Human Rights &
Development
 Plantation Human Development
Trust
 Individuals

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 Program on Forced Migration and Health (PFMH) -
Columbia University - Mailman School of Public Health ,
New York
 Dr. Lindsay Stark - Associate Professor & Director of
PFMH - Columbia University Secretariat & Principal
Investigator
 Mr. Mark Canavera - Associate Director, Columbia
University - Mailman School of Public Health , New York
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Producing a national manual to guide good practice for Village Child Rights Monitoring Committees
(VCRMC)
In collaboration with Terre des hommes (tdh), Save the
Children in Sri Lanka (SCiSL) and the Department of Probation and Child Care Services (DPCCS) to produce a national manual to guide good consistent practice for Village Child Rights
Monitoring Committees (VCRMCs) across all 9 provinces in Sri
Lanka.
 Role of CPC-LN, Sri Lanka: Consultancy in drafting the manual in
English.
 Technical and financial input: Jointly by Terre des hommes (tdh),
Save the Children in Sri Lanka (SCiSL) Department of Probation and Child Care Services and the Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs.
 Challenge: DPCCS taking time in convening the National Forum
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Village Child Rights Monitoring Committees
(VCRMCs) were created by the Department of Probation and Child Care Service (DPCCS) following the issuing of circular
PCC/CRPO/11/3/4. The rationale for their creation is to develop a community based protection mechanism that would prevent child rights violations by raising awareness in the village and ensuring early intervention.
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Review of research findings by Save the Children,
Unicef, Plan International and Tdh.
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Feedback from regional and national consultations scheduled in October 2013 led by Save the Children and DPCSS.
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Review of the Draft VCRMC manual developed by
Tdh.
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Drafting the national Manual
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 Research
 capacity building
 Knowledge sharing
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1. Continuation of the Certificate Course in Child
Protection at the Open University (RETHINKING)
 In 2011, CPC – Learning Network, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) conducted a 3-month Certificate Course in Care and
Protection of Children.
 CPC - Learning Network has carried out several discussions with the OUSL in order to conduct the course for the second time. It was also discussed to develop this course to a
Diploma level. However, significant funding is required from the CPC - LN. NCPA has also requested CPC- Learning
Network for technical assistance in introducing a similar course for its new recruits to the service as CRPOs.
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2. Launching an online forum for CPC-Learning
Network, Sri Lanka
 Due to time restrictions and tight schedules, it is sometimes difficult for all partners of the CPC – Learning Network, Sri Lanka to physically gather to one platform. In this context, it is suggested that an online forum be launched in order to bring together all partners and other stakeholders virtually to one forum.
 Suggestions: An interactive web portal; or
Social media platform such as a or Google+
Facebook page
 Funds: In case of a web portal, funds have to be raised for its launch and maintenance.
 Benefit: Can be used to share knowledge among partners as well as conduct webinars/ meetings.
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3.Campaign on Child Sex Tourism with Friends
International & NCPA
 Discussed at the previous Network meeting.
 Friends International, Cambodia is carrying out a campaign in Cambodia on child protection in general and against child sex tourism in particular.
 The “7 Tips for travelers” campaign carried out by the Child
Safe Network of Friends International is a good idea for Sri
Lanka as well.
 The NCPA has expressed its interest in this collaboration.
CPC – Learning Network, Sri Lanka will collaborate with
Friends International, Cambodia and NCPA in order to materialize this campaign.
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 “ Early Childhood Care and Development in Sri Lanka -
Policy and Practice Review ” was a study carried out by the CPC – Learning Network with the consultancy of an independent Consultant. The study was carried out as one of the activities in the agenda of the National
Working Committee of the ECCD Network hosted by the
Children’s Secretariat, Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs.
 CPC financial & technical support was provided for the purpose.
 Printing the Research findings is yet to be accomplished and will be undertaken during this period.
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5.Research on Corporal Punishment – Part II
 advocacy/awareness to eliminate corporal punishment and
 The report is finalized and printed. However, as the
 Funding: CPC – Learning Network, Sri Lanka is to discuss
Probation and Child Care Development to raise funds for
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