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Human Rights, justice, Mullaitivu, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War, Vavuniya, War Crimes

Military to Face a Day of Reckoning Over the Disappeared

In a landmark case last month, the Vavuniya High Court ordered the army to produce three LTTE members who had surrendered to the military in May 2019 and have been missing ever…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/14/202303/14/2023
Arts and Theatre, Colombo, Culture, Photos

Celebrating Female Artists

Twelve women artists are celebrating International Women’s Day this year with a group exhibition entitled With My Back to the World at the Saskia Fernando Gallery curated by Mariyam Begum and Ashini…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/01/202303/01/2023
Culture, Memorialisation, Mullaitivu, Peace and Conflict, Post-War

Using Art to Uncover a Lost Society Destroyed by War

In his new collection of artwork, Suntharam Anojan depicts a visual account of the impact of the 30 year war that altered the topographies of Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. Through the…

Groundviews Groundviews on 02/06/202302/06/2023
75 Years of Independence, Culture, Farming & Agriculture, Photos, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Sri Lanka at 75: A Photostory

This year’s independence day will be our country’s 75th.  It marks an important step in the post-colonial history of the country, and one that serves as an indicator of how our nation…

Groundviews Groundviews on 02/04/202302/04/2023
Colombo, Culture, Photos

The Extinct Art of Diving for Pearls

Braving sharks, venomous snakes and their own human frailty, the pearl fishers of the Gulf of Mannar would plunge deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean to secure their prizes; pristine,…

Groundviews Groundviews on 01/18/202301/19/2023
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
#GoHomeGota, #GotaGoHome, Development, Disaster Management, Economy, Farming & Agriculture, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Photos, Politics and Governance

2022: A Year Like No Other

2022 was one of the most momentous years in Sri Lanka’s recent history. An unprecedented people’s movement drove out an elected president and prime minister and forced the resignation of the entire…

Groundviews Groundviews on 12/31/202201/02/2023
Arts and Theatre, Colombo, Culture, Human Rights, justice, Longing and Belonging, Memorialisation, Peace and Conflict, Reconciliation

Jungle and the Sea: A Tale of Courage, Hope and Survival

Following the runaway success of his first play, Counting and Cracking, writer and director S. Shakthidharan has produced a new play called Jungle and the Sea, which has received enthusiastic reviews since…

Groundviews Groundviews on 12/21/2022
Advocacy, Colombo, Healthcare, Politics and Governance

Meeting the Target to End AIDS by 2030

Sri Lanka is aiming to end AIDS by 2030 in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The government has taken many positive measures in the fight against AIDS including educating people…

Groundviews Groundviews on 12/01/2022
Colombo, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Adherence to Human Rights Vital for Economic Recovery: Amnesty International

The organisation issued this statement on the report: The Sri Lankan authorities and the international community must fully incorporate human rights into their responses to the country’s economic crisis, Amnesty International said…

Groundviews Groundviews on 10/04/2022
Arts and Theatre, Colombo, Diaspora, Longing and Belonging, Peace and Conflict, Reconciliation

Counting and Cracking: A Journey of Learning, Healing and Understanding

It debuted to rave reviews in Australia in early 2019 and met with the same response in Edinburgh and Birmingham. Despite recounting very personal and Sri Lankan experiences, S. Shakthidaran’s Counting and Cracking…

Groundviews Groundviews on 09/27/202209/27/2022
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Media and Communications, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Writers Under Siege

Sri Lankan Government Found Guilty of Lasantha’s Murder

Since 1992 at least 1,400 journalists have been killed for bringing reliable information to the public. These murders, and the subsequent impunity, are the ultimate consequence of a hostile environment for press…

Groundviews Groundviews on 09/20/202209/20/2022
Colombo, Development, Economy, Healthcare, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Fighting Malnutrition in Vulnerable Families

Sri Lanka has long been known for its positive human development indicators in the health sector including low infant mortality, low maternal mortality and good nutritional status of children. However, the past…

Groundviews Groundviews on 09/15/2022
Colombo, Healthcare, Politics and Governance

Choking to Death on Dirty Air

Аir pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to human health and one of the main avoidable causes of death and disease globally, with some estimated 6.5 million premature deaths attributed to…

Groundviews Groundviews on 09/07/2022
Colombo, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Youth

Cleaning the Augean Stables – the Next Task for Sri Lanka’s Youth

Over the past four months, the young people of Sri Lanka have proved to be more courageous and innovative than preceding generations. In the past, the youth have expressed their frustrations and…

Groundviews Groundviews on 08/12/202208/16/2022

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