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1 ASA * *l305* * Citizens ' Corri rnittee iri Solidarity witlz Displaced ndo-chinese People irt Japarz c/o/samu Addo, Sophia University Research Center on Social Economics, Tokyo, Japan Material 1 Pamphlet, "Can you hear the voices of Displaced People?" Problems of Displaced People Appeal, in Japanese. 2-6 Various articles and appeals for displaced people, 52 pp. in Japanese 7 Displaced People: Let Sadfiess Flow on the Mekong River, October 1980,354 pp Mate rid BuUeh, in Japanese 8 No. 4, February 10,1981,lO pp. 9 No. 5, May 23,1981, 12 pp. 10 No. 6, February 20,1982, 12 pp. 11 No. 7, November, 1982, 16 pp, 12 No. 8, February 26,1983,4 pp... Other Fubbcafxw 13 Vol. 34, no. 1, January 1983,28 PP. 14 2pp. No material received since this h e. t )/ Don Carolis Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka. F( mnded in 1971, the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Li &a works to promote civil and political rights, incl uding freedom of expression and the press, freedom Of ' association, freedom from arbitrary arrest and punis hment, the right to a free mal, the right to effective re medy against abuse of government through free exex cise of the vote. CRM regards the promotion of such lil xrties and rights as necessary to the achievement of ec :onomic, social and cultural rights, since the process re &quires "the full and free participation of all people." T1 he CRM is particularly concerned about the exercise 01 f governmental power and the relationship to that of th e country's citizens Matea [uman Rights Dav Review, annual report ,lOpp ,18pp. 3 The Franchise -- Can We Do Better?, 1981,12 PP- 4 The Strike and its Afrermath, by S. Nadesan, 1981,16 pp. 'ress Releases 5 E 01/1/80, "Picketing," 2 pp. 5.5 E 01/2/80, "New Law to Control Voluntary Service," 2 pp. 6 E 01/02/80, letter to nspector General of Police, 2 pp. 7 E 01/03/80, "Voluntary Social Service Organkatiom," 2 pp. 8 E 01/04/80, "The Trial of Mr. S. Nadesan," 4 pp. 9 E 01/05/80, "Freedom and the Right to Criticise," 4 pp. 10 E 01/06/80, "The Lapsing of the 'Liberation Tigers' Law," 2 pp. 11 E 01/08/80, "The Strike and the JulylAugust 1980 Emergency," 2 pp. 12 E 01A/9/80. "Reported Lashing of Sri Lankan Woman in Abu Dhabi," 2 pp..13 E 01/10/80, "Deprivation of the Civic Rights of Political Leaders," 4 pp. 14 E 01/11/80, "The Shok Naton," 2 pp. 15 E 02/03/80, letter to W t r y of Social Service, 1 p. 16 E 02/05/80, "The Decision to Sign the nternational Covenants," 2 pp. 17 E 02/06/80, "A New Threat to Press Freedom," 2 pp. 18 E 02/07/80, "The June 5th Protest and Counter 250

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12 U ASA **0893** Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka (CRM) 31 Charles Place, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka. **3299** Commission for Justice and Peace G.P.O. Box 5, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. citizens, Founded in 1971, the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka works to promote civil and political rights, including freedom of expression and the press, freedom ofassociation, freedom from arbitrary arrest and punishment, the right to a free trial, the right to effective remedy against abuse of government through free exercise of the vote. CRM regards the promotion of such liberties and rights as necessary to the achievement of economic, social and cultural rights, since the process requires the full and free participation of all people. The CRM is particularly concerned about the exercise of governmental power and the relationship to that of the country s The Commission for Justice and Peace originated at a Justice and Peace Consultation held at Tokyo in October The overall goal of the publication Hotline is to strengthen the justice and peace enforcement efforts by increasing alliances and solidarity among different social groups or organisations Material Hotline 67 No.89, Feb-Mar.1996, 8 pp. 68 No.90, Apr.-May, 1996, 8 pp. 69 No.91, June-July, 1996, 8 pp. 70 No.92, Aug.-Sept., 1996, 8 pp. 71 No.93, Oct.-Nov.1996, 8 pp Material Press Releases 167 E 01/1/96, The Lifting of the Censorship, 22 January 1996, 4pp. 168 E 01/5/96, Completion of the Work of the three Commissions of nquiry into nvoluntary Removals and Disappearances, 28 May 1996, 2 pp. 169 E 1A/8/96, Ratification ofthe Optional Protocol Welcomed, 30 August 1996, 2 pp. 170 E 01/9/96, Political Thuggery Raises ts Head Anew, 23 September 1996, 2 pp. 171 E 01/11/96, The Continuing Tragedy, 7 November 1996, 4 pp. 65

13 ASA **1207** China Education Program, United Methodist Church **0893** Civil Rights Movement of e Sri Lanka (CM) 14-E Kimberley Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR. The China Education Program of the United Methodist Church is an organization devoted to promoting increased understanding between Chinese and non-chinese Christians. Their bimonthly newsletter contains information on China s relations with other countries, and on developments affecting the religious climate within the country Material China Talk, quarterly 57 Vol. XX, 1 & 2 d Quarters, 58 March 1997,40 pp. 3rd & 4* Quarters, October 1997, 52 pp. 31 Charles Place, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka. Founded in 197 1, the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka works to promote civil and political rights, including freedom of expression and the press, freedom of association, freedom from arbitrary arrest and punishment, the right to a free trial, the right to effective remedy against abuse of government through free exercise of the vote. CRM regards the promotion of such liberties and rights as necessary to the achievement of economic, social and cultural rights, since the process requires the hll and free participation of all people. The CRM is particularly concerned about the exercise of governmental power and the relationship to that of the country s citizens Material Press Releases 172 E 01/4/97, Shock and Dismay at SLBA Bill, April 25,1997,2 pp. 173 E 02/6/97, Safeguards Against Torture, Disappearances Must Remain, June 26, 1997,2 pp

14 ASA **1207** China Education Program, United Methodist Church 14-E Kimberley Mansion, 15 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR. The China Education Program of the United Methodist Church is an organization devoted to promoting increased understanding between Chinese and non-chinese Christians. Their bimonthly newsletter contains information on China's relations with other countries, and on developments affecting the religious climate within the country Material Missed in Previous Filmings China Talk, quarterly 59 Vol. XX, 3rd & 4'h Quarters, October 1996,36 pp Material China Talk, quarterly 60 Vol. XX, 2*ld & 3rd Quarters, October 1998,36 pp. 61 4'" Quarter, November 1998,20 pp. **0893** Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka (CRM) 31 Charles Place, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1971, the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka works to promote civil and political rights, including fi-eedom of expression and the press, freedom of association, freedom fiom arbitrary arrest and punishment, the right to a free trial, the right to effective remedy against abuse of govemment through free exercise of the vote. CRM regards the promotion of such liberties and rights as necessary to the achievement of economic, social and cultural rights, since the process requires "the fbll and free participation of all people." The CRM is particularly concerned about the exercise of governmental power and the relationship to that of the country's citizens and 1996 Material Missed in Previous Filmings Press Releases 174 E 01/5/95, The Strike in the Paramedical Services, 19 May 1995,2 pp. 175 E 01/2/96, A National Human Rights Commission for Sri Lanka? - a question of needs and priorities, 15 February 1996,6 pp Material Press Releases 176 E 01A/1/98, Restrictions on Prison Visits - CRM opposes new emergency regulation, 19 January 1998,l pp. 177 E 01/3/98, Hasty Amendment Violates Freedom of Association, 9 March DD. 68

15 A SA E 02/6/98, Bribery Commissioners and the Procedure for Removal of Judges, 29 June 1998, 7 pp. E 01/7/98, The nvestigation of Disappearances in Sri Lanka - a review as at mid-july 1998, 14 July 1998,2 pp. E 02/7/98, The Alleged Mass Burials at Chemmany in the North - CRM stresses need for scientific investigation, 15 July 1998, 3 pp. E 03/7/98, Reduction in Food Quotas For Displaced Persons, 18 July 1998, 1 pp. **0899** Documentation for Action Groups in Asia (DAGA) 96,2nd District, Pak Tin Village, Mei Tin Road, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong, SAR of China. DAGA was founded by and is supported by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA). t aims to serve groups throughout Asia in their struggle for human rights and social justice by providing them with information on economic and social concerns. Most of DAGA s work consists of undertaking research analysis, and compiling statistics, which individual groups would find difficult to do themselves. This includes studying government reports, gathering information on multinational corporations, and synthesizing reports and information provided by other organizations Material DAGA info 100 No.89, January-February 1998, 20 PP. 101 No.90, March-April 1998,20 pp. 69

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