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A progress review meeting of Human Rights First Aid Center in Kanthale – Trincomalee district was held on 6th of March 2020. This was discussed about the last year activities, Participation of the defenders in activities and case handlings, documentation and the future works. Subsequently, a questionnaire related to human rights issues were given to […]

In the past year, Right to Life Human Rights Centre has taken the torture topic in to the discussion with different wider social level of people. The target people were academics and experts representing various professions. We were able to share this discussion which we had with these experts and academics via social media to

The journalist collective which was started by Right to Life Human Rights Centre gathered for the fourth time yesterday (19/02/2020) at Right to Life Office. National level and provincial level journalist had gathered to the meeting. At the meeting they were discussed about the future works and there were two educational sessions regarding the cyber

The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) is a regional network of organization and individual members committed to working for the abolition of the death penalty in Asia-Pacific. A growing active network with members in 22 Asia-Pacific countries, ADPAN is independent of governments and any political or religious affiliations. The special case to mention is Right

In 2019 Right to life Human Rights Centre conducted two researchers. And these researchers done by Mr.Dulan Dassanayake – AAL and Ms. Keshini Dias Sumanasekara – AAL. These two researchers were lunched at the 25th Anniversary Celebration event which was held on 20th of December 2019 at BMICH. The research conducted by the Mr.Dulan Dassanayaka

Anne Ranaweera, a resident of Pamunugama, is a traditional indigenous doctor and a freelance journalist at Gnanartha Pradeepaya magazine. Anne says a group of policemen attached to pamunugama Police Station forcibly entered to her house and stormed into her bedroom on November 12,2019. Her house was raided due to several calls received by the Pamunugama

‘Spotlight’ shines for the first time in the new year. Although devoted in principle to films, film personalities and film-related matters, the column will deviate in practice this week to focus on a renowned Sri Lankan newspaper Editor whose contribution to his country and people has been immeasurably immense. An outstanding member of the Fourth

The Justice Ministry has initiated a review to investigate the delays in the hearing of cases. According to the Secretary to the Ministry J.J. Rathnasiri, this is due to information received regarding a large number of delays that have been taking place. The Secretary further added that information has been received on overpopulation at certain

The government recognized the need for an independent body to provide full compensation on behalf of citizens whose human rights and humanitarian laws have been violated, Sri Lankans belonging to religious group are harmed and including the families of police and security personnel,  A “Preparation  Compensatory Office” has been established for Sri Lankans belonging to