The collective struggle to seek justice for enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka is gaining massive international recognition. The prestigious Per Anger Prize, awarded by the Swedish government for human rights and democracy, was recently presented to Comrade Brito Fernando, the convener of the Families of the Disappeared. This award is not merely an ornament; it […]
For decades, poverty alleviation in Sri Lanka has been defined by a single word: subsidies. Over the years, programs like Janasaviya, Samurdhi, and the recently introduced Aswesuma have provided relief to millions. However, a profound question remains at the heart of our new documentary video: Are we alleviating poverty, or are we simply sustaining it?
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āāTorture is a terrible crime. It leaves both physical scars and deep mental wounds. For victims trying to get justice, the biggest challenge is often just proving that the abuse actually happened. āAt the Right to Life Human Rights Centre (R2L), we see this problem every day in our fight against police brutality. When the
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In the face of the current global crises and the context of war, both the worldās and Sri Lankaās economy are experiencing severe impacts. Consequently, there is a possibility that poverty levels may rise further in the future. We have entered an era where the fight against poverty must be intensified more than ever before.
Disaster management is no longer a process limited to providing relief after a catastrophe, as it was in the past. In the modern world, it has become a broader and more complex scope of study based on scientific and social theories. The following are the latest concepts in this field, which have evolved from civil
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The case against a politician and his associatesāan assault on peaceful protesters that lasted over a decade in the Hambantota Magistrateās Courtāfinally concluded yesterday (24 September 2025), not with a criminal conviction, but with a settlement between the two parties. This drawn-out ordeal offers a stark illustration of how Sri Lanka’s judicial system punishes
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The case of Mohamed Suhail, a 21 year old aviation student, highlights the arbitrary and unjust application of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Arrested in October 2024, Suhail was detained for nine months, with his case showcasing the deeply flawed nature of the PTA and its disproportionate use against individuals, particularly minorities, who
The situation faced by prison inmates has long been a subject of discussion in society, and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka conducted an in-depth study on this issue over approximately two years, releasing a major report in 2022. This report has been submitted to the government, with suggestions that its recommendations be implemented.
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