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CSO-NGO Collective Urges Government to Protect Fundamental Freedoms in Proposed NGO Law

Colombo, July 2, 2025 – The Civil Society Organization – Non-Governmental Organization (CSO-NGO) Collective has called on the Sri Lankan government to ensure that any new legislation related to NGOs upholds the fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, and expression. This appeal was made following a meeting held on June 11, 2025, between representatives of the […]

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Unmasking the Deepfake Threat: A Human Rights Crisis in Sri Lanka

Articles / Editor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of our daily lives, from social media recommendations to government services. While these technologies can bring great efficiency and progress, they also create serious risks, especially in the form of deepfakes and manipulated media. This is a critical challenge for Sri Lanka, and the Right to Life

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Official Statement from the Right to Life Human Rights Centre on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

News / Editor

On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre reaffirms its unwavering commitment to stand with survivors of torture, to advocate for justice and accountability, and to push for meaningful structural reforms that prevent future abuses. This day, observed annually on June 26, was proclaimed by the

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Victims of Torture with Call for Independent Investigations and Structural Reforms

Events, News / Editor

The Right to Life Human Rights Centre solemnly observed the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 25, 2025, by organising a high-level intellectual forum at Tulip Hall, BMICH. Titled “Beyond the Law: The Hidden Darkness in Sri Lanka’s Anti-Torture Justice,” the event brought together survivors, legal experts, institutional representatives, and human rights activists

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30 Years Later: Reassessing the Torture Act and the Road to Reform

Events / Editor

Colombo, June 18, 2025 – A pivotal press briefing was held today at Hotel Janaki in Colombo, commemorating 30 years since Sri Lanka’s Torture Act came into force. The event drew attention to the critical need for renewed reforms, as speakers condemned the persistent use of torture by state actors and questioned the effectiveness of

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HRCSL Urges Justice Minister to Repeal PTA, Citing Rights Violations in Key Case

News / Editor

Colombo, 19 June 2025 — The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has formally written to Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice and National Integration, urging the Government to expedite the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No. 48 of 1979 (PTA). This intervention comes as part of the Commission’s continuing efforts to

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Advancing Advocacy Capacity for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists

Events / Editor

Impactful programs on Advocacy for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists was successfully held in Jaffna and Mannar This eye-opening session focused on strengthening advocacy skills, equipping participants with the right tools, strategies, and confidence to lead meaningful campaigns and stand up for human rights. It was an inspiring space where defenders of truth and

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Restoring people’s faith in a political system that works for all – Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee

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When I visited Sri Lanka recently, a decade had passed since my first visit to the island. At that time, as now, there was a sense of possibility in the air. The people of Sri Lanka had cast off the Rajapaksa clan’s control over the nation. New alliances were forged transcending ethnic, religious, and regional

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Human Rights Commission Seeks Repeal of Penal Code Sections Targeting LGBTQ+ Community.

News / Editor

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, calling for the repeal or amendment of Sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code. The letter was sent in line with the Commission’s mandate under Section 10(d) of the Human Rights Commission of

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Court Upholds Victim’s Rights After 13 Year Legal Battle Over Police Brutality

News / Editor

In a historic verdict highlighting accountability in law enforcement, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered six police officers of the Thambuttegama Police to pay a compensation of Rs. 1.2 million from their personal funds to a youth who was brutally assaulted during a protest in 2012. The Supreme Court also directed the

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Human Rights Commission Launched Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Child Rights Unit.

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In a groundbreaking move for child protection in Sri Lanka, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has officially launched a dedicated Child Rights Unit, marking the first time children are being formally recognized as rights holders on par with adults. This historic step is being widely hailed as a major victory for child

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Regaining Trust of Minorities Requires More Than Symbolic Actions

Articles / Editor

The dates May 18-19 highlight a continuing divide in the country with few willing to look at the losses on the other side though they were all Sri Lankans. These two days in particular surface the uncomfortable truth that the country’s people have different memories, including the manner in which the three decade long

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CSO-NGO Collective Urges Government to Protect Fundamental Freedoms in Proposed NGO Law

Unmasking the Deepfake Threat: A Human Rights Crisis in Sri Lanka

Official Statement from the Right to Life Human Rights Centre on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Victims of Torture with Call for Independent Investigations and Structural Reforms

30 Years Later: Reassessing the Torture Act and the Road to Reform

HRCSL Urges Justice Minister to Repeal PTA, Citing Rights Violations in Key Case

Advancing Advocacy Capacity for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists

Restoring people’s faith in a political system that works for all – Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee

Human Rights Commission Seeks Repeal of Penal Code Sections Targeting LGBTQ+ Community.

Court Upholds Victim’s Rights After 13 Year Legal Battle Over Police Brutality

Human Rights Commission Launched Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Child Rights Unit.

Regaining Trust of Minorities Requires More Than Symbolic Actions

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