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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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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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Gampaha Human Rights First Aid Center Recognized as Most Successful in 2023/2024 Evaluation

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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

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Two-Day Workshop on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Held in Negombo

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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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Public Dialogue Highlights Tensions Between Countering Terrorism, Social Security, and Human Rights

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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

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Empowering Human Rights Activists: Advanced Training Held in Trincomalee

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Trincomalee, August 4, 2024 — In a significant step towards strengthening human rights advocacy, an advanced training program was conducted at Kulakottam Hall for human rights activists associated with the Human Rights First Aid Center in Trincomalee. The program, held on August 4th, aimed to update and enhance the knowledge and skills of human rights

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Expert Forum on Ongoing Torture Despite Extensive Anti-Torture Legislation

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On June 26, 2024, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture (SLCAT), hosted an Expert Forum at Hotel Janaki to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The forum, titled “Ongoing Torture Despite Extensive Anti-Torture Legislation,” brought together prominent figures such as Shani

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Right to Life Human Rights Centre Partners with Netherlands Embassy to Bolster Advocacy

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In a significant move to enhance human rights advocacy, Mr. Philip Dissanayake, Executive Director of Right to Life Human Rights Centre, has signed a partnership agreement with the Netherlands Embassy. This collaboration aims to strengthen the capabilities of human rights defenders, ensuring more robust and effective advocacy efforts. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to

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Policy Dialogue Highlights Need for Action against Misuse of Law, Science, and Media

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Colombo, May 21, 2024 — A policy dialogue held on the misuse of law, science, and media highlighted the damaging impact of irresponsible journalism and opportunistic objectives. The event, attended by eminent personalities and professionals from various sectors, scrutinized how misinformation and disinformation can lead to severe societal consequences. The policy dialogue was organized by

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