The above congress of the Savisthri Movement was held
with the participation of representatives of the Six Districts where Savisthri
implements it’s programmes, members of the Management Committee and the staff
of the Savisthri National Office. An Attorney – at – Law served as the Resource
Person.
The congress commenced it’s work at 1013 hrs. With a
welcome address, the National Secretary of Savisthri read the minutes of the
proceedings of the previous year which were adopted as correct.
The National Secretary submitted the report regarding
the activities carried out by Savisthri during the period 01.04.2011 to March
2012. She explained that the aim of the Savisthri Movement had been the
formation of a strong women’s force and to achieve alternative economic
development through women’s leadership and the position of the four outcomes
during the period under review. The Financial Report pertaining to the relevant
period too had been adopted as in order.
The same office bears have been re-elected for the
current year.
A special lecture was deliverd by the Resources
Person, the Attorney – at – Law regarding the much publicized recommendations
of the LLRC (Lessons Learnt and the Reconciliation Commission) He further
stressed that the Daruman Report mentioned of the violation of International
Law. The Human Law which is International Law prohibits the assassination of
those arrested. According to this law attention has to be paid to women’s
rights and children’s / rights, in a war situation.
Mention was made that the future plan of Savisthri :-
Would be the Conversion of the existing 58 Mini
Societies info independant societies.
Investment of the assets of the Mini Societies amounting
to Rs. 16 million.
Possession of necessary qualifications to become
office bearers of Savisthri.
This Annual Congress provided a great opportunity for
the members to express their views for the battement of the work of the
Savisthri Movement.
The meeting adjourned at 1352 hrs.