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Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice

Geneva Resolutions on Sri Lanka – Past and Future

“How many more years should we come to Geneva?” Sandya Ekneligoda, wife of disappeared journalist, at “informal” consultation on UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka, in Geneva, 16th Sept. 2022 Among the many international…

Ruki Fernando Ruki Fernando on 09/20/202209/20/2022
#GoHomeGota, #GotaGoHome, Colombo, Constitutional Reform, Politics and Governance

Taking Aragalaya Ideas Seriously

The emergence of Frontline Social Party (FSP) in July as a major voice of the aragalaya (‘People’s uprising/struggle’) movement has led to many negative reactions. Searching questions are being raised and debated…

Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda Prof. Jayadeva Uyangoda on 07/19/202207/29/2022
#GotaGoHome, Constitutional Reform, Corruption, Economy, Politics and Governance

Sri Lanka in the Chalk Circle

“Without gas, without kerosene oil, we can’t do anything. Last option what? Without food we are going to die. That will happen hundred percent.” Mohammad Shazly a part-time chauffer, Colombo (Reuters –…

Tisaranee Gunasekara Tisaranee Gunasekara on 05/22/202205/24/2022
Colombo, Constitutional Reform, Elections, Politics and Governance

After Gotabaya, the Deluge?

“Slip slidin’ away, Slip slidin’ away…” Paul Simon  No astrologer in Sri Lanka reached such dizzy heights as Sumanadasa Abeygunawardane. He predicted for the Rajapaksas the future they wanted and was rewarded with power…

Tisaranee Gunasekara Tisaranee Gunasekara on 01/23/202201/24/2022
Colombo, Human Rights, Issues, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Taking Stock for the New Year

Photo courtesy A tumultuous year has ended, and an uncertain future lies ahead.  Democratic space is already closing around us, and it is critical for civil society to be clear-eyed about where…

Shreen Saroor Shreen Saroor on 12/31/2019
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance, Politics and Governance, Post-War, Presidential Election 2019

Implications of the populist frenzy of the Presidential Election

Photo courtesy  In the aftermath of the 2019 Presidential Elections which concluded another era of the Sri Lankan political journey, it is necessary to delve into the fragility of the Sri Lankan…

Piyumani Ranasinghe Piyumani Ranasinghe on 11/21/2019
Human Rights, Long Reads

30 Years, and Still Waiting

Rain has turned the red earth roads of Kiula, Hungama in the Southern Province to mud and the skies are overcast. In the verandah of a bright pink house, five women –…

Pasan Jayasinghe and Amalini De Sayrah Pasan Jayasinghe and Amalini De Sayrah on 08/30/2019
Elections, Politics and Governance

Enter Homo Extremum?

Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s maiden speech as the SLPP’s Presidential candidate was a masterpiece in banality. It didn’t contain a single memorable sentence or one inspiring idea. That absence was no accident. The speech…

Tisaranee Gunasekara Tisaranee Gunasekara on 08/18/201908/18/2019
Batticaloa, Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks, Human Rights, Long Reads, Religion and faith

Looking East

Batticaloa and Kattankudy are 318 and 317 kilometers away from Colombo, respectively. They are, however, just under 10 kilometers away from each other. The relationships and experience, that have been shaped by…

Pasan Jayasinghe and Amalini De Sayrah Pasan Jayasinghe and Amalini De Sayrah on 07/21/201907/21/2019
Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks, Human Rights, Human Security, Peace and Conflict

Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law

Whenever the topic of counterterrorism is raised my mind goes back to the 2012 film ‘The Gatekeepers’, directed by Israeli filmmaker Dror Moheh. The documentary was shortlisted for an academic award. The…

Dr. Radhika Coomaraswamy Dr. Radhika Coomaraswamy on 07/17/201907/17/2019
Gender, Human Rights, Long Reads, Religion and faith

Long Overdue: Breaking down the minimum age of marriage in Sri Lanka

One of the most contested issues in the debate around reform of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has been with regard to increasing the minimum age of marriage for Muslims.…

Sabra Zahid and Hyshyama Hamin Sabra Zahid and Hyshyama Hamin on 07/15/201907/15/2019
Gender, Human Rights, Media and Communications

Opinions, B*tch: Technology Based Violence Against Women in Sri Lanka

Although there is growing awareness of the impact on technology-based violence globally, there is little research on the different ways it can manifest. This report looks at how women are discussed on…

Groundviews Hashtag Generation and Ghosha Groundviews Hashtag Generation and Ghosha on 06/27/2019
Corruption, Development

Is Bribery A Fact of Life in Sri Lanka?

Is bribery a fact of life in Sri Lanka? The following video captures perceptions on bribery and corruption across five cities, and in English, Sinhala and Tamil. The issue of corruption has…

Groundviews Groundviews on 08/29/201808/29/2018
Human Rights, Issues, Science and Technology

On Facebook’s New Misinformation Policy for Sri Lanka

20 July 2018 Colombo, Sri Lanka Recent news reports have surfaced noting that Facebook will be proactively taking steps to remove misinformation that could lead to people being physically harmed. Though long…

Sanjana Hattotuwa Sanjana Hattotuwa on 07/20/201808/03/2021
Gender, Human Rights, Issues

Women’s Groups and Activists Express Concern in Kathua Rape Case

25th April 2018  H.E. Taranjit Singh Sandhu High Commissioner High Commission of India Colombo 3. Your Excellency, The Rape and Murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua: Women’s Groups and Activists Express Concern…

Groundviews Groundviews on 04/30/201805/01/2018

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