In a landmark ruling, justice has finally been served for Hemasiri, who endured appalling treatment at the hands of law enforcement officials over a decade ago. The incident traces back to December 19, 2009, when Hemasiri, accompanied by fellow opposition party members, was present in Hakmana town. Encountering posters advertising an upcoming opposition gathering, […]
By Dr.Jehan Perera The visit of Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka is an indication that the relationship between the two countries is on the mend. The manner in which Japan was ousted from the special status it had once held by the previous government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have
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Imaduwa Human Rights First Aid Center had its grand opening recently, with important figures like Mr. Philip Dissanayake from the Right to Life Human Rights Center and Mr. Dulan Dasanayake, the Legal Director, joining in. Also present were Mr. Ajith Jayasinghe, the Project Manager, and Mr. Rehan Jayawickrama, the former Mayor of Weligama Municipal
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A memorial service was held for Mrs. Kanchani Kodithuwakku, the former coordinator of the Galle District Human Rights First Aid Center. The event was attended by social activists from the Galle district, coordinators from other districts of the organization, and Mr. Philip Disanayaka, the executive director of the Right to Life human rights organization. The
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka convened on April 27th, 2024, to address a concerning statement made during the passing out parade at the Katukurunda STF training camp, which has since garnered significant attention across various media platforms. Reports indicate that the Minister, during the ceremony, asserted, “Eliminating criminals from the country is not a
April 8, Colombo: The government has recently passed many new laws, among which some are favourable to the public while others restrict the rights of the people, said Mr. Dulan Dasanayake, Attorney-at-law, Secretary of the Journalists for Rights trade union, during a press conference held on April 8, 2024, in Colombo. He further stated: “For
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Tracing history and going back to the colonial era, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that despite the adverse impact of world wars and internal conflicts, Sri Lanka has steadfastly upheld its democratic value of ensuring the functioning of both the government and the opposition without interruption. The president was addressing members of the student parliament
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In a landmark assembly at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agricultural Training Institute in Colombo, leaders from across the spectrum of Sri Lankan society convened to drive forward the initiatives of transitional justice under the banner of the People’s Unite for Justice and Accountability (PUJA) project. This significant gathering, initiated by the Right to Life Human Rights
In a significant move towards strengthening human rights support in rural areas, the Right to Life Human Rights Center, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Planning Organization, has inaugurated the Human Rights First Aid Center in Sandivali, located within the Batticaloa District. This pioneering initiative marks a crucial step in making essential human rights
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The Right to Life Human Rights Center has taken significant strides towards enhancing human rights advocacy and support by announcing the launch of Human Rights First Aid Centers in the Jaffna and Mannar districts. These centers, integral components of the Right to Life Human Rights Center’s network, have already been active across several districts of
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In a recent meeting held on March 14th, 2024, President Ranil Wickramasinghe met with representatives from various civil society organizations (CSOs) to address their concerns regarding the proposed draft NGO Act 2024. The meeting, convened at the Presidential Secretariat, aimed to facilitate dialogue between the government and civil society on the potential implications of the
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