Author: Ama Koralage and Sandeep Tissaaratchy

40 Years After Black July, Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

Dr. Radhika Coomaraswamy on How Black July Impacted her life and Work

Dr. Radhika Coomaraswamy, a prominent lawyer, diplomat and human rights advocate, is widely recognised for her significant contributions to the field of international human rights and women’s rights. She served as the…

Ama Koralage and Sandeep Tissaaratchy on 07/26/202307/26/2023

40 Years After Black July, Badulla, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

Bleak Memories of Black July from Bandarawela

While Colombo bore the brunt of the violence of Black July in 1983, other areas of the country were also affected. Groundviews conducted interviews with survivors in Bandarawela, many of whom described…

Ama Koralage and Sandeep Tissaaratchy on 07/25/202307/26/2023