Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with RDPO Sri Lanka and with the support of Misereor, successfully conducted a Human Rights Defenders Training program in Batticaloa. The training, aimed at empowering local human rights defenders, was a significant step toward building a robust foundation for the protection and promotion of human rights in […]
Today(26th), a collaborative discussion took place in Batticaloa with lawyers and journalists, focusing on pressing human rights issues in the region. The meeting explored effective solutions and mechanisms to address these challenges while emphasizing the role of active citizens in safeguarding rights. Participants shared insights, strategies, and experiences, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between legal
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This enlightening event explored the core of advocacy, providing participants with valuable tools and strategies for effective campaigns. Attendees acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for human rights, overcome obstacles, and protect freedom of expression. The project, aimed at Strengthening Advocacy Capacities, is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka
The Right to Life Human Rights Centre successfully conducted advocacy programs for human rights defenders and journalists on January 17th in Monaragala and January 18th in the Hambantota District. These events focused on providing participants with vital tools and strategies to lead impactful human rights campaigns. The sessions also highlighted methods to overcome challenges and
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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre launched its Foundation Certificate Course for Strengthening the Functionality of Human Rights First Aid Centers on September 25, 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity and knowledge of human rights activists across the country by providing practical insights into the legal framework and human rights field in
The latest issue of the Torture Journal: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture (Vol. 34 No. 3, 2024) has been released, offering a compelling range of articles that address pressing issues in the fight against torture and the protection of human rights globally. With contributions from leading experts in human rights,
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed concerns regarding the abuse and harassment faced by women on social media platforms. This issue was prominently featured in the Commission’s Parallel Report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on January 6, 2025. Sri Lanka, as a
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A Major Step Forward! Today, the Right to Life Human Rights Center and the National Peace Council proudly launched www.puja.lk, a transformative platform dedicated to promoting victim-centered Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka. What is Transitional Justice and Why Does it Matter? Transitional Justice is a critical process for societies recovering from conflict and injustice.
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President Anura Kumara has increased the Aswesuma (Relief) benefits as a Christmas gift, according to a social media post by his Media Director General, MP Najith Indika. Aswesuma refers to a transitional assistance provided to alleviate poverty using the taxes collected from the public, and not a gift distributed by politicians. Welfare benefits should not
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By Dr.Jehan Perera The participation of Deputy Minister of National Integration, Muneer Mulaffar, in a conference on āBuilding a peaceful pluralistic Sri Lanka through Social Cohesion and Coexistenceā organized by the Association of War Affected Women (AWAW), together with other peacebuilding organisations, was the highlight of the event.Ā The Minister spoke eloquently on the governmentās
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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), a regional human rights organization based in Hong Kong, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the newly elected National Peopleās Power (NPP) government to initiate crucial justice reforms aimed at restoring the rule of law and human rights in Sri Lanka. In a letter signed by Basil
