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

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

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

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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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Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Custodial and Encounter Deaths in Police Operations

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In a significant move to uphold human rights and prevent custodial and encounter deaths, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued its General Guidelines and Recommendations No. 1 of 2025 to the Sri Lanka Police. The newly introduced guidelines aim to strengthen protections for the right to life and bodily integrity, especially

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The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment Launches Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

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The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment has officially launched the Multi-Sectorial National Action Plan to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Sri Lanka (2024–2028), marking a significant policy step towards creating a society free from gender based violence and discrimination. The Action Plan, described as an “all-inclusive strategy,” brings together 13

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Community Collaboration Sparks New Vision for Human Rights First Aid Centres in Kantale and Anuradhapura

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In a vital step toward strengthening grassroots human rights initiatives, a series of successful programmes were conducted in Kantale and Anuradhapura, bringing together human rights defenders, young journalists, and small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs). These sessions focused on the transformation and improvement of Human Rights First Aid Centers (HRFACs) to better meet the needs of

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Government is covering all bases but one

Articles / Editor

Minister of Agriculture K D Lalkantha, one of the most senior members of the government, has made a statement regarding former president Ranil Wickremesinghe which has been a subject of speculation. Minister Lalkantha said that the former president has the best understanding of the present international economic order and the economic challenges facing the

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Colombo Magistrate Orders Exhumation of Sathsara Nimesh Body Amid Custodial Death Concerns.

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera yesterday (9) ordered the exhumation of the body of Sathsara Nimesh, a youth from Meegahakivula, Badulla, who died while in Welikada Police custody. The Magistrate directed that a full post-mortem examination be conducted by a board of three specialist doctors, and the report submitted to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The

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Friendship with all, but India is No.1

Articles / Editor

The government did everything in its power to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the three days in April 4-6 he was in Sri Lanka. The country is known for its hospitality and the government exceeded expectations in its hospitality. There were children to greet the prime minister at the airport along with

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

Advancing Advocacy Capacity for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists

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

Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Custodial and Encounter Deaths in Police Operations

Community Collaboration Sparks New Vision for Human Rights First Aid Centres in Kantale and Anuradhapura

Government is covering all bases but one

Friendship with all, but India is No.1

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