Bar Association Issues Statement on Sathsara’s Death in Police Custody
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the death of...
Youth Dies in Custody at Welikada Police Station Amid Allegations of Torture
A 26-year-old man, identified as Muthuwadige Sathsara Nimesh from Meegahakiwula, Badulla, has died while in...
Sri Lanka Needs a Comprehensive Solution Not Selective Justice
The UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals, including three former...
Journalists and Lawyers Unite to Address Human Rights and Legal Issues in Anuradhapura and Kantale
Journalists and legal professionals from Anuradhapura and Kantale have raised concerns over a range of...
Civil Society Opposes Amendments to Indonesia’s TNI Law
Jakarta, March 17, 2025 – A coalition of civil society organizations, including the Right to...
Acting IGP Instructs Police to Adhere to Human Rights Guidelines for Transgender People
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya has instructed Sri Lanka Police...
Empowering Defenders: Gampaha HRFAC Hosts Evaluation & Legal Education Program
The Right to Life Human Rights Centre recently organized a successful Centre Evaluation and Legal...
Protecting Women in a Patriarchal Society
The statistics speak for themselves. Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) as well as child...
Over 1.1 Million Cases Pending in Sri Lankan Courts, Ministerial Committee Informed
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has been informed that a staggering...