The annual program of the Human Rights Summer School orgainzed by The Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) has begun from December 19 in the PROSHIKA centre of Koitta, Manikgonj. ELCOP has been organizing this program since 2000 which is unique and first of its kind. Though this program was limited for the participants from the country, but presenty, many students, researchers, professors, lawyers from abroad are particpating in this two weeklong program. Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Barrister Shafique Ahmed, Chairman of Law Commission, Professor Dr. Shah Alam, Chairman of National Human Rights Commision, Professor Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Chairman of University Grants Commisison, Professor A.K. Azad Chowdhury and many other dignatories are expected to grace the workshop.