Open Sesame for War Criminals?
In the second decade of the 21st Century, genocide is being televised. , the channel promises Israeli audiences “exclusive content from Gaza” – gory videos of death and destruction visited on Palestinians…
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The United Nations’ Paradox: Peacekeeper or Power Puppet?
Racism has been a persistent challenge in human societies. Apart from the historical movements and the fight for justice and rights for marginalised groups, shrouded in open declarations of peace and unity,…
The Civil War Through a Bishop’s Eyes
“The need for survival slings a gun on the shoulders of those who search for bread,” writes a Bishop of the Church of Ceylon. In this reflection on his being a witness…
The Ordeal of Getting a Sri Lankan Passport
At 4.30 am on Wednesday I grabbed my backpack. It was filled with important documents, a chocolate bar large enough to share with a crowd, water, peanuts, a protein bar, a book…
Majority Still Thinks Country Heading in Wrong Direction
According to the Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) SLOTS polling conducted in November, 25% of Sri Lankan adults believed the country was heading in the right direction while 16% expressed uncertainty about…
Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act: Reform is Not Repeal
In the wake of the presidential and general elections, the National People’s Power (NPP) government will have to navigate the disinformation and scare tactics that were deployed during the campaign period about…
Effective Communication is Vital for NPP Government
Effective communication plays a vital role in governance. If communication is clear and effective, it contributes to promoting transparency and building trust between those holding power and the people who are being…
Bringing Perpetrators of Gross Human Rights Violations to Task
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP), an independent NGO working since 2013 to protect and promote justice and accountability in Sri Lanka, has submitted more than 60 sanctions and visa ban…
The Burden of Expectations
France 24 Compared to the excesses of the good governance regime and the Gotabaya Rajapaksa raj that followed it, the omissions of this government seem trivial and innocent. The NPP is now…
SL Barometer Explores Reconciliation Trends and Challenges
The Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) has published the results of a three year survey on reconciliation examining eight critical dimensions: accountable governance, addressing the past, identity and belonging, trust, justice for all,…
SL Faces International Pressure to Set its Human Rights Record Straight
Kumanan Sri Lanka is wrestling with deep-rooted human rights challenges despite pledges for reform. Accountability, civil liberties and governance issues remain stubbornly unresolved, casting a long shadow over the nation’s future. The…
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crossroads: Can the NPP Deliver on Its Promises?
The recent electoral victory of the NPP has ushered in a wave of optimism and speculation regarding the country’s economic trajectory. Amid a backdrop of economic turbulence, the NPP’s promise of transformative…
Sri Lanka’s Income Gap Seen as a Major Problem
Unicef Polling by the Institute for Health Policy’s (IHP) Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) reveals that 75% of Sri Lankans believe the income gap between the rich and poor is a…
To Have And To Hold: Controlling Behaviour and Marital Violence
There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of public attention directed towards the lack of safety felt by women and girls in the last few years. The global movement 16…
New Documentary Explores Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Supremacy and Minority Communities
In Nedunkeni, a small town outside Vavuniya, an ancient Hindu monument consecrated to Lord Siva stood on Vedukkunaari hill. The monument was reported stolen and later its destroyed remnants were found in…