Manpower Plunder: The Plight of SLT’s Contract Workers
The giant hand gripping a telephone has become a landmark on Lotus Road. Just beyond it loom the offices of Sri Lanka Telecom. Look closer, though, and you will see banners. “Enough…
Author: Groundviews
Spiraling incidents of military intimidation in the North: Ruki Fernando
There have been increased incidents of military intimidation in the last couple of weeks in areas like Pilakudiyirippu (near Keppapulavu), Paravipaanchan in Kilinochchi, and Puthukkudiyiruppu – former military held lands which have…
UPDATED: Road to OMP Timeline
The 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced on February 27 in Geneva. It was widely reported that Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera would most likely push for a…
Forecast for 2017: Luwie Ganeshathasan
This is the ninth in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors. Researcher from the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), Luwie Ganeshathasan speaks about expected…
Forecast for 2017: Gomin Dayasri
This is the eighth in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors. Attorney-at-law, Gomin Dayasri speaks about developments in the legal sector over the…
Statement by women’s rights organisations, activists on NHRAP
We, a collective of Sri Lankan individuals and organisations working for the advancement of the human rights of women, are unanimous in our concern about the disturbing news that certain provisions in…
On Keppapulavu
February 9 marks the tenth day of protests in Keppapulavu, a village in Mullaitivu, where residents are demanding the return of their land. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is meeting with representatives…
Forecast for 2017: Dr Harinda Vidanage
This is the seventh in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors. Director of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Dr Harinda Vidanage speaks…
Forecast for 2017: Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
This is the sixth in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors. Director General of the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka, Asanga Abeyagoonasekera…
Google Loon: Who really is to blame for the delay?
In a news report published in the on 23 January 2017 (PDF here), Telecommunication Infrastructure Development Minister Harin Fernando is quoted explicitly noting that though the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and the Cabinet had approved…
[VIDEO] RTI In Practice
The Right to Information Act officially came into effect on February 3, 2017. We compiled a short video on the process involved in filing a request for information. The information was compiled…
Forecast for 2017: Ruki Fernando
This is the fifth in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors, including women’s rights, economics, and human rights. Activist Ruki Fernando speaks about…
Forecast for 2017: Rosanna Flamer Caldera
This is the fourth in a series of video interviews forecasting what 2017 will have in store across different sectors, including women’s rights, economics, and arts and culture. Rosanna Flamer Caldera from EQUAL…
A historic moment: Breaking down the CTF report
Sri Lankans do not want to experience war again. This is true across all ethnic groups when the Consultation Task Force for Reconciliation Mechanisms (CTF) held public consultations across the country, between…
Repeal Colonial Era Laws that Entrench Discrimination and Perpetuate Violence
As the Yahapalanaya Government that committed to protect and promote the human rights, it is imperative that it takes all measures to prevent discrimination, harassment, violence and other violations against all of its citizens,…