The educational program to empower the Human Rights Defenders Group in Hambantota District was held on July 22nd at Mirijjawila, Hambantota.
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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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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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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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” Voluntary social service organizations that are not subject to any government authority, are not controlled by any government structure, and work for independent goals and objectives are also known as non-governmental organizations. Although an accurate census of how many such organizations exist in Sri Lanka has not been done so far, it
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The press conference held by the organization “Journalists for the Rights” on the anti-terrorism bill proposed by the government was held today (27) in the morning at the National Library and Documentation Services Board auditorium. Journalists from every district were present here representing the organization. Also, regarding the Anti-Terrorism bill, journalist K. Sanjeeva. Journalist Nimal
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The launch of the research report prepared by lawyer Mr. Dulan Dasanayake on the inappropriate use of the ICCPR Act in Sri Lanka was held on the 23rd of March at BMICH. For this, President counsel Saliya Peiris, lawyer Namal Rajapaksa, lawyer Lakshan Dias and social activist Ramzi Razik participated in giving comments.
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On the occasion of 20 years of our Right to Life human rights organization, a function was organized on 25th February at BMICH Mihilaka Medura. Here, the challenges faced by civil organizations in the current political economy were discussed. Dr. Indi Akurugoda, Dr. Jehan Perera, Dr. Nimalka Fernando, Chairperson Harman Kumara, Social Activist Suresh Nadesan,
The Right to Life Human Rights Center has conducted a series of studies with the aim of studying the human rights violations, violence and democracy issues related to the public uprisings in Sri Lanka in 2022 and to identify what should not happen and give recommendations in this regard. It focused on three main case
“Securing Human Rights with Political and Economic Reforms” 74th International Human Rights Day Celebration
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A discussion on the amendment of the Voluntary Social Service Organizations Act and the problems faced by civil organizations today was held in Gampaha,Ekala on October 23rd.
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On the September 17 and 18, a training workshop on digital and physical security was conducted involving representatives of selected non-governmental and civil organizations in Hambantota, Monaragala, Hatton and Kalutara districts at Camelot Beach Hotel, Negombo. In relation to physical security, Ms. Prabodhani Gunasinghe, Attorney at law, conducted the session. In that she mostly explain
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