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Author: Khyati Wikramanayake

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Colombo, Human Rights, Pandemic, Politics and Governance

Using Covid-19 to Crush Dissent

Citizens participate in the democratic process by electing their representatives but in the five or so years between elections, peaceful protests serve as a tool to ensure that these representatives remain accountable….

Khyati Wikramanayake Khyati Wikramanayake on 09/16/202109/16/2021
Colombo, Economy, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Consequences of Emergency Regulations for Provision of Essential Foods

On August 30, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a State of Emergency across the island, on the basis that he was “Of the opinion that it is considered expedient to do so in…

Khyati Wikramanayake Khyati Wikramanayake on 09/04/202109/04/2021
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Reforms Needed to Combat Sexual and Gender Based Violence

In his presidential election manifesto, Gotabaya Rajapaksa noted that “Sexual and Gender Based violence has increased in our country”. However, during his first year in office, little has been done to introduce…

Khyati Wikramanayake Khyati Wikramanayake on 01/23/202101/23/2021

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