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In a week marred by unprecedented violence in the Middle East, seven journalists lost their lives while carrying out their duties in Gaza and Lebanon. The international organization “Reporters Without Borders (RSF)” has issued a heartfelt plea for an end to these tragic losses and called on the Israeli authorities to halt military actions that […]

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted permission to Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) to intervene in Case No. SC/FR 168/2021. This case was originally filed by the Centre for Environmental Justice, with the aim of securing fair compensation for the victims affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster. TISL’s intervention petition, filed earlier

  A seminar by Journalists for Rights to commemorate the International Day for the Universal Access to Information Journalists for Rights organization held a seminar in Colombo National Library on 26 September 2024 to commemorate the International Day for the Universal Access to Information which falls on 28 September every year. The theme of the

In celebration of National Law Week 2023, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka is extending a helping hand to those in need of legal assistance. The association will be hosting legal aid clinics on multiple dates and locations, ensuring accessibility to justice for all. On 28th and 29th September, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,

Bangkok/Kathmandu, 18 September 2023 – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), in collaboration with its member organizations, has expressed its steadfast support for Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan, two prominent Bangladeshi human rights defenders. The duo recently faced conviction and were sentenced to two years in prison, along with a

Colombo, September 21, 2023 – In a poignant demonstration of resilience and determination, families of 11 individuals who were abducted and disappeared by a Navy team on September 18, 2008, gathered in front of the United Nations office in Tummulla, Colombo today. The event marked the 15th anniversary of this tragic incident, which still haunts

Local think tank’s assessment of 31 public authorities including Ministries, the Prez’s/PM’s Offices, finds low levels of Govt. openness  Observes only a marginal lifting of the veil of secrecy  Despite the fact that it has been five years since the Right to Information (RTI) Act was fully operationalised in Sri Lanka, various aspects pertaining to