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Human Rights

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Colombo, Human Rights, Politics and Governance, Youth

Alarming Increase in Online Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM), also known as child pornography, is a growing global problem. While the use of information and communication technology is significant in the modern world, threats to children…

Vivetha Gunaretnam Vivetha Gunaretnam on 02/27/202302/27/2023
Advocacy, Colombo, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Conduct: Another Empty Promise or a Reality?

The basis and the procedure of the criminal law in Sri Lanka was derived from English law. After Sri Lanka was colonised by the British, British laws were gradually applied throughout the…

EQUAL GROUND, Sri Lanka EQUAL GROUND, Sri Lanka on 02/21/2023
Advocacy, Human Rights, justice, Mullaitivu, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Justice for the Disappeared: Will the Next Generation Take on the Fight?

Veteran human rights campaigner Reverend Marimuthu Shakthivel’s voice is tinged with frustration when he says, “There will come a day where we will see the end of our struggle for the rights…

V. Priyatharshan V. Priyatharshan on 02/18/2023
#GoHomeGota, #GotaGoHome, Arts and Theatre, Colombo, Economy, Human Rights, Media and Communications, Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)

Rusted Metal, Bloodied Minds – Crisis and Struggle

When the GotaGoGama Protest site was attacked by supporters of Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 9, a row of tents were destroyed and burned to the ground by the rowdy gang that descended…

Pranith Wirasinha Pranith Wirasinha on 02/17/202302/18/2023
Human Rights, Moving Images, Mullaitivu, Peace and Conflict, Post-War, Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)

Released at 71: the Story of Selvarathinam

The scorching heat beats down on the field. A herd of cows shelter under the trees that are scattered across the field. I went in search of Mr. Selvarathinam. His wife told…

Selvaraja Rajasegar Selvaraja Rajasegar on 02/07/202302/08/2023
75 Years of Independence, Colombo, Development, Economy, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

Sri Lanka at 75: Whose Motherland, What Freedoms?

Sri Lanka’s national anthem presents a vision of the country as a motherland to many, life giving and filled with nature’s abundance and beauty, a place of truth seeking and wisdom. It…

Savitri Hensman Savitri Hensman on 02/04/202302/04/2023
75 Years of Independence, Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Not Upstanding Citizens

Some countries have a Ministry For Women’s Affairs. Some call it The Department of Women’s and Children’s Affairs. Some countries do not even have a token ministry to uphold the welfare and…

Devika Brendon Devika Brendon on 02/03/202302/03/2023
75 Years of Independence, Development, Farming & Agriculture, Human Rights, Identity, Politics and Governance

The Demands of the Adivasi Community at Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day

Despite the unprecedented socio-economic and political setbacks Sri Lanka is currently facing, the Government is making preparations to celebrate the country’s 75th Independence Day in grand style. Within this climate, however, there…

Thusitha Siriwardana Thusitha Siriwardana on 01/28/202302/01/2023
Colombo, Culture, Education, Human Rights, Religion and faith

Religious Indoctrination Violates Children’s Rights

Hobson’s choice is not that bad because it offers you two options: you can either take what is offered or take nothing at all. However, the tradition of parents indoctrinating children with…

Susantha Hewa Susantha Hewa on 01/24/2023
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Resolution Dream

  We cared for Indira Gandhi. She understood Lankan Tamil plight and the need for redress, return of lands, control over local affairs. And how could a liberation movement win   without…

Indran Amirthanayagam Indran Amirthanayagam on 01/23/2023
Colombo, Development, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Villagers Fight to Regain Their Land in Panama

Panama is a remote village at the southern end of the eastern province in the Ampara district. The slogan often used in land struggles, land is life, is true for most people…

Ruki Fernando Ruki Fernando on 01/20/202301/30/2023
Colombo, Human Rights, International Relations, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Answering for Past Crimes and Ending Present Injustices

A Supreme Court judgement, a new US law, Canadian sanctions and United Nations evidence gathering are making it increasingly hard for Sri Lanka’s past and present rulers to avoid accountability for large…

Savitri Hensman Savitri Hensman on 01/19/202301/22/2023
Colombo, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, War Crimes

The Slow but Sure Process of Justice and Accountability

The past few weeks have seen a rapid escalation of justice and accountability mechanisms on the national and international landscape for Sri Lanka’s gross human rights violators; the nooses are tightening around…

Groundviews Groundviews on 01/14/2023
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Rajapaksa Chickens Are Coming Home to Roost

January is usually a grim indication of the perilous state of human rights in Sri Lanka. It is reminder of the many cases that have gone unpunished with perpetrators still at large….

Minoli de Soysa Minoli de Soysa on 01/11/202301/15/2023
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Fighting to Free Wasantha Mudalige

Among the reprisals faced by prominent leaders of the people’s uprising last year were arrests, detentions, travel bans and continuing court cases. Many leaders have multiple court cases pending against them despite…

Ruki Fernando Ruki Fernando on 01/11/202301/11/2023

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