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35 Years Lost: A Mother’s Fight for Justice in Sri Lanka’s Disappearance Crisis

Kantale, Sri Lanka – For 35 heart-wrenching years, Nagamma, now 67, has lived with a single question: What happened to my family? Yesterday (17th), her story came to light during a legal aid program in Kantale’s Peraru village, shedding light on decades of unresolved disappearances and the unrelenting struggle for justice. Nagamma’s husband, Sokkalingam, […]

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Government’s anti-corruption agenda gets boost

News / Editor

By Dr.Jehan Perera President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement that the government will not permit the erosion of its mandate for accountable government in the context of the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament is on track with the promises made during the course of the elections that brought the NPP to power. The President reaffirmed

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76th International Human Rights Day Marked by Landmark Event at BMICH

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Colombo, December 11 – The 76th International Human Rights Day was commemorated with a significant event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “CHANGE” to protect and promote human rights. Organized by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, this event brought together prominent human rights advocates and activists to discuss pressing

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Winning support from international community

News / Editor

By Dr.Jehan Perera President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make his first international visit to India this week. This is expected to be followed by a visit to China in close order. The president, and the country itself, is walking a tightrope between these two Asian giants, one which is the world’s second largest

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HRCSL Unveils Four Publications on International Human Rights Day 2024

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Colombo, December 10, 2024 – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) celebrated International Human Rights Day with a special ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” The event highlighted the importance of addressing pressing human rights challenges while paving the way for

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Women’s Workforce Participation surges in India

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In recent years, South Asia has experienced notable shifts in female labour force participation (FLFP), with significant variations across countries. India, for instance, has seen a remarkable increase in women’s workforce participation, rising from 22% to 40.3% over six years. This growth has been driven by policies promoting diversity and inclusion, alongside economic developments that

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Regional Lawyers Forum Addresses Human Rights Challenges in Mannar & Jaffna

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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in partnership with the Mannar Human Rights First Aid Centre and the Jaffna First Aid Centre, hosted a two-day Regional Lawyers Forum on Human Rights on November 23-24, 2024. The event brought together committed legal professionals to address pressing human rights concerns in the region. Discussions spotlighted

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Welisara Magistrate Questions Attorney General’s Decision in Mahara Prison Incident Case

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Welisara Magistrate Thusitha Dhammika Uduwavidana expressed surprise yesterday over the Attorney General’s decision to close the case file concerning the deaths of 11 inmates during the 2020 Mahara Prison unrest. The Magistrate raised concerns about the decision during a hearing at the Welisara Magistrate’s Court, noting that the Attorney General had previously assured the

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Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Alleged Violation of Women’s Rights During Polduwa Protest

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The Supreme Court has directed that a fundamental rights petition filed by a group, including Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, be taken up for hearing. The petition alleges that former Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and several other officers violated the rights of women from the National People’s Power during a peaceful

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Grade 10 Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teachers in Wennappuwa

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A 16-year-old Grade 10 student from a popular school in Wennappuwa has tragically passed away after being hospitalized for over three months. She died on November 13 while receiving treatment at the Ragama Teaching Hospital. According to the post-mortem examination, the cause of death was brain bleeding caused by an alleged assault by two of

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A Comprehensive Review of Violence Against Children in Sri Lanka: August 2024

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Child abuse remains a critical concern in Sri Lanka, as evidenced by the findings of PEaCE/ECPAT Sri Lanka’s media monitoring report for August 2024. This analysis underscores the urgent need for collective action to safeguard children and address the pervasive issue of violence against them. Overview of Reported Cases In August 2024, 94 incidents of

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Justice Delayed for Nimal Chandrasiri: A Decade-Long Battle for Accountability

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In a tragic case dating back to April 2012, Nimal Chandrasiri, a fisherman from Thalpitiya, Wadduwa, faced a brutal fate while in police custody. Arrested under suspicious circumstances, he was found in severe pain in the Wadduwa police cell. Despite pleas from his family for medical help, police officers dismissed his agony as mere pretense.

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35 Years Lost: A Mother’s Fight for Justice in Sri Lanka’s Disappearance Crisis

Government’s anti-corruption agenda gets boost

76th International Human Rights Day Marked by Landmark Event at BMICH

Winning support from international community

HRCSL Unveils Four Publications on International Human Rights Day 2024

Women’s Workforce Participation surges in India

Regional Lawyers Forum Addresses Human Rights Challenges in Mannar & Jaffna

Welisara Magistrate Questions Attorney General’s Decision in Mahara Prison Incident Case

Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Alleged Violation of Women’s Rights During Polduwa Protest

Grade 10 Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teachers in Wennappuwa

A Comprehensive Review of Violence Against Children in Sri Lanka: August 2024

Justice Delayed for Nimal Chandrasiri: A Decade-Long Battle for Accountability

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