Sri Lanka's Human Rights commission has set up a dedicated Election Complaints Desk to deal with numerous complains of rights violations in the run up the local government election next month.
The HRCSL chair, Dr Deepika Udagama was quoted by local papers as saying the Election Complaints Desk "will pay particular attention to the rights violations of women candidates".
The complaints could be lodged by contacting the 24-hour hotlines at 077 3088 135 or 077 3762 112.
In addition, complaints can also be made to the fax number 011 2505574 and e-mail address iihrcsrilankanmail.com.