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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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R2L ToT Empowers Human Rights Defenders and Journalists with Netherlands Embassy Support

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Right to Life Human Rights Center Hosts Transformative Training of Trainers (ToT) for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists with Support from the Netherlands Embassy On November 6th and 7th, 2024, Right to Life Human Rights Center, with the invaluable support of the Netherlands Embassy, successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) session aimed at Bolstering

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Empowering Voices: Strengthening Human Rights Advocacy in Sri Lanka

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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre recently organized a two-day workshop called “Bolstering Advocacy Capacities of Human Rights Defenders.” The workshop aimed to strengthen the skills of individuals who work to protect human rights in Sri Lanka. Mr. Philip Dissanayake, the Executive Director of the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, spoke about the

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Workshop on Fundamental Rights and Public Interest Litigation Equips Young Lawyers with Essential Skills

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  The “Essential Skills for Young Lawyers” workshop, organized by Right to Life, successfully concluded today ( 2nd November) at Hotel Janaki in Narahenpita. The event, attended by aspiring legal practitioners, featured expert-led sessions focused on the foundations of criminal defense, writ jurisdiction, fundamental rights actions, and the critical role of public interest litigation (PIL)

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Marking 30 Years of CAT Ratification: Recommendations for Advancing the Prohibition of Torture and Ill-Treatment in Sri Lanka

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By Basil Fernando As Sri Lanka commemorates the 30th anniversary of its ratification of the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT), the time has come to reflect deeply on both the progress made and the persistent gaps that hinder the full realization of this vital human rights treaty. Though Sri Lanka has shown some legislative advancement

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