Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with RDPO Sri Lanka and with the support of Misereor, successfully conducted a Human Rights Defenders Training program in Batticaloa. The training, aimed at empowering local human rights defenders, was a significant step toward building a robust foundation for the protection and promotion of human rights in […]
Today(26th), a collaborative discussion took place in Batticaloa with lawyers and journalists, focusing on pressing human rights issues in the region. The meeting explored effective solutions and mechanisms to address these challenges while emphasizing the role of active citizens in safeguarding rights. Participants shared insights, strategies, and experiences, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between legal
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This enlightening event explored the core of advocacy, providing participants with valuable tools and strategies for effective campaigns. Attendees acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for human rights, overcome obstacles, and protect freedom of expression. The project, aimed at Strengthening Advocacy Capacities, is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka
The Right to Life Human Rights Centre successfully conducted advocacy programs for human rights defenders and journalists on January 17th in Monaragala and January 18th in the Hambantota District. These events focused on providing participants with vital tools and strategies to lead impactful human rights campaigns. The sessions also highlighted methods to overcome challenges and
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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre launched its Foundation Certificate Course for Strengthening the Functionality of Human Rights First Aid Centers on September 25, 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity and knowledge of human rights activists across the country by providing practical insights into the legal framework and human rights field in
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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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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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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October 25, 2024 – Colombo: An important meeting was held today at Mirage Hotel in Colombo, discussing updates on Sri Lanka’s Convention Against Torture Act. The gathering reviewed a recent study on the Act, focusing on both the challenges and the ways to improve progress under this law. Key human rights advocate Basil Fernando, Chairperson
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A special awards ceremony hosted by the Right to Life Human Rights Center recently took place at the Camelot Beach Hotel in Negombo, recognizing the most successful Human Rights First Aid Centers. Out of 14 shortlisted centers, the Gampaha Human Rights First Aid Center was named the most successful, with the Anuradhapura and Matara centers
A two-day workshop series for district coordinators of the Right to Life Human Rights Center was held on September 29-30, 2024 in Negombo. Attorney Danushka Silva, Attorney Dulan Dasanayake participated as resource persons for the workshop. The first day of this workshop was dedicated to raising awareness about the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Accordingly, a
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A public dialogue titled “Countering Terrorism while Safeguarding Social Security and Human Rights” was held on September 26, 2024, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The event featured Professor Rohan Samarajeeva, journalist Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe, and lawyers Dulan Dassanayake and Danushka Silva as resource persons. During the event, two significant publications
