The principle of freedom of association faces significant challenges
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Discussion on the Challenges and Responsibilities of Civil Society in Sri Lanka
Right to Life Human Rights Center (R2L) facilitated a consultation on the challenges and responsibilities of civil society in Sri Lanka in the present context. The discussion was attended by 34 representatives mainly from three organizations: the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ), Aluth Kathabaha (New Dialogue), and Platform for Freedom. The discussion focused on
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Right to Life Human Rights Centre Commemoration The Torture Day
On June 26, 2023, the Right to Life Human Rights Center of Sri Lanka held a commemoration to honor the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The event had as its theme, “Torture: a Crime Against Humanity.” Lawyers, JMOs (Judicial Medical Officers), social activists, and torture victims came together at the gathering to
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R2L, Calls for Action on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Right to Life, a prominent human rights advocacy centre, has issued a strong statement on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, calling for urgent action to prevent torture and promote a civilized society. The organization highlights the need for Sri Lanka, a member state of the United Nations and
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“Addressing an Outdated System: Unveiling the Unresolved Challenges in Sri Lanka”
By Dulan Dasanayaka, Attorney at Law “The term ‘torture’ means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed
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Being a torture victim in the late 80s
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe I have been a torture victim. It was not for hours or days. Not for months too. It can even be counted in years. It started in May 1989, worsened by the end of the year, and began to be slightly better in mid-1990, but continued until late 1992, the time I
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Human Rights Training Programs Empower Activists in Matara and Thihagoda
Matara and Thihagoda, Sri Lanka – Last Sunday (11th june), two educational training programs focusing on human rights law were conducted in Matara and Thihagoda, with the aim of equipping human rights defenders, activists, and civil society leaders with essential knowledge and skills. The morning session took place in Matara, while the evening
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Police Shoot and Injure Individual During Vehicle Inspection in Akmeemana
An individual was injured in a shooting by Akmeemana traffic police on Saturday (10). The police say that the incident had occurred following a routine inspection where a motorcycle with two individuals was told to halt on a side road on the Walahanduwa to Nugaduwa road last night. Following the Police Officers attempting to approach
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