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Micro-level collective efforts, rather than macro solutions, are required for the crises faced by journalists – Dr Viranjana Herath

Articles, News /

Dr Viranjana Herath of the Media Law Forum pointed out that, rather than relying on mere macro solutions to overcome the challenges faced by the current media sector and journalists, micro solutions should be tested through various collectives of journalists. He stated this while delivering a guest lecture at the general assembly of the ‘Journalists for Rights’ organisation, […]

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Principal Accused of Assaulting Child with Special Needs; Student Suffers Eardrum Injury

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A mother has alleged that the principal of Talahitiya Junior School brutally assaulted her 12-year-old student, a child with special educational needs studying in Grade 8, causing serious injuries including damage to his eardrum. According to the child’s mother, Malmalabaduge Anusha Niroshani Fernando, the incident took place inside the school premises on 20 April 2026.

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Sandhara in Kotagala: Empowering Communities Through Social Enterprise and Human Rights

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In the heart of Kotagala, a new model of community empowerment is taking shape through the Sandhara Kotagala outlet, a social enterprise initiative that brings together economic opportunity, local production, and human rights. The initiative was officially launched on 09 May 2026 in Kotagala Town, marking an important milestone in community-driven development within the plantation

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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Orders Police Officers to Personally Pay Compensation for Assaulting Sub-Inspector

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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered three police inspectors to pay Rs. 1.5 million in compensation to a Sub-Inspector who was brutally assaulted in a 2022 incident, in a ruling that reinforces accountability for human rights violations by state officials. The judgment was delivered by Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz, with Justices Janak de Silva

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Suriya Wickremasinghe: A Life in Service of Justice, Rights and Human Dignity

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Sri Lanka has lost one of its most courageous and enduring voices for human rights and social justice. Suriya Wickramasinghe, secretary of the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka (CRM), former chair of the International Executive Committee of Amnesty International, a courageous activist who stood up for political prisoners and a silent but unwavering advocate

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HRCSL Raises Concerns Over Harassment of Women Human Rights Defenders in the North and East

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has formally raised concerns with the Ministry of Public Security and the Inspector General of Police regarding the ongoing harassment and intimidation faced by Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces. According to the HRCSL, women human rights defenders in these regions

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Court Orders Progress Report on Easter Attack Probe Amid Serious Allegations

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The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on investigations into the Easter Sunday Attacks by May 20, following court proceedings held on April 22. The order was issued by Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara after considering submissions made by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris and counsel representing

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police brutality

Allegations of Brutal Assault by Weerawila Police Officers

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A serious incident of alleged police brutality has been reported involving officers attached to the Weerawila Police Station, where a young man was subjected to severe assault, sustained critical injuries, and was subsequently detained and charged under what are claimed to be false allegations in an apparent attempt to cover up the incident. According to

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Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has determined that the fundamental rights of Thushara Upuldeniya

HRCSL Finds Fundamental Rights Violations in Thushara Upuldeniya Case

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has determined that the fundamental rights of Thushara Upuldeniya have been violated, following an official inquiry into a complaint lodged before the Commission. In its recent recommendations, the HRCSL concluded that actions taken by state authorities, including officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, amounted to a

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SEDC in Anuradhapura

Social Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) Launch Marks a New Beginning for Community Empowerment in Anuradhapura

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An initiative under the Sandhara Social Entrepreneurship Network aimed at empowering marginalized communities through sustainable, human-centered entrepreneurship. On April 7, 2026, the Social Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) will be officially launched in Anuradhapura under the Sandhara Social Entrepreneurship Network. This initiative will represent a significant step toward strengthening community empowerment through a sustainable and people-centered

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Justice

Justice or pleasing the crowd?

Articles, Fair Justice Campaign /

When the Supreme Court found politicians (three Rajapaksa brothers) and senior officials including two former Governors of the Central Bank responsible for the damage caused the 2021-2022 economic crisis many were unhappy. They wanted the persons found culpable jailed, fined, and otherwise punished. Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was recently ordered to pay LKR 75 million

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SOP

Justice for Victims of Torture: What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

Articles, Fair Justice Campaign /

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex and repetitive routine operations. The primary objective is to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with regulations. In Sri Lanka, the restriction of civil space

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