The latest issue of the Torture Journal: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture (Vol. 34 No. 3, 2024) has been released, offering a compelling range of articles that address pressing issues in the fight against torture and the protection of human rights globally. With contributions from leading experts in human rights, […]
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed concerns regarding the abuse and harassment faced by women on social media platforms. This issue was prominently featured in the Commission’s Parallel Report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on January 6, 2025. Sri Lanka, as a
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A Major Step Forward! Today, the Right to Life Human Rights Center and the National Peace Council proudly launched www.puja.lk, a transformative platform dedicated to promoting victim-centered Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka. What is Transitional Justice and Why Does it Matter? Transitional Justice is a critical process for societies recovering from conflict and injustice.
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President Anura Kumara has increased the Aswesuma (Relief) benefits as a Christmas gift, according to a social media post by his Media Director General, MP Najith Indika. Aswesuma refers to a transitional assistance provided to alleviate poverty using the taxes collected from the public, and not a gift distributed by politicians. Welfare benefits should not
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By Dr.Jehan Perera The participation of Deputy Minister of National Integration, Muneer Mulaffar, in a conference on “Building a peaceful pluralistic Sri Lanka through Social Cohesion and Coexistence” organized by the Association of War Affected Women (AWAW), together with other peacebuilding organisations, was the highlight of the event. The Minister spoke eloquently on the government’s
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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), a regional human rights organization based in Hong Kong, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the newly elected National People’s Power (NPP) government to initiate crucial justice reforms aimed at restoring the rule of law and human rights in Sri Lanka. In a letter signed by Basil
Kantale, Sri Lanka – For 35 heart-wrenching years, Nagamma, now 67, has lived with a single question: What happened to my family? Yesterday (17th), her story came to light during a legal aid program in Kantale’s Peraru village, shedding light on decades of unresolved disappearances and the unrelenting struggle for justice. Nagamma’s husband, Sokkalingam,
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By Dr.Jehan Perera President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement that the government will not permit the erosion of its mandate for accountable government in the context of the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament is on track with the promises made during the course of the elections that brought the NPP to power. The President reaffirmed
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Colombo, December 11 – The 76th International Human Rights Day was commemorated with a significant event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “CHANGE” to protect and promote human rights. Organized by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, this event brought together prominent human rights advocates and activists to discuss pressing
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By Dr.Jehan Perera President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make his first international visit to India this week. This is expected to be followed by a visit to China in close order. The president, and the country itself, is walking a tightrope between these two Asian giants, one which is the world’s second largest
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Colombo, December 10, 2024 – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) celebrated International Human Rights Day with a special ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.” The event highlighted the importance of addressing pressing human rights challenges while paving the way for
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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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