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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

The welikada murder case was postponed until 13th of December due to the second defender’s fusilier to appear before the special three-member panel. The case of the killing of inmates at the Welikada Prison in 2012 was taken up today before three high court Judges Gihan P. Kulathunga and Manjula Thilakaratne. His lawyer was informed

Justice for Struggle of FTZ book was lunched on 8th of November 2019 at Jayalath Reception Hall, Ja-ela. This book was written by Mr. Dulan Dassanayake AAL based on the Mahanama Thilakarathne report which is issued by a presidential commission regarding incident took place on 24th of May to 30th of May 2011. All NGO’s

The Galle district Human Rights First Aid Centre organized a meeting for district community leaders on human rights and reconciliation mechanism in Sri Lanka.  The event was attended by more than 40 people from the Galle District, including public sector employees and private sector officials. Mrs. Kanchani Kodituwakku, Coordinator of the Human Rights First Aid