Today, 25 September 2026, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre proudly participated in the “Digital Democracy in South Asia: From National Evidence to Regional Action” regional forum in Colombo. Alongside dedicated rights defenders and policymakers, we are uniting to safeguard our digital future, convened by the Digital Democracy Initiative South Asia. Key Highlights of […]
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Today We premiered our latest documentary ’54’ at Sandhara Colombo, from 3:00 PM onwards. The documentary explores Dulanjali Abeyratne’s harrowing 390-day experience in remand custody and sheds light on the misuse of Section 54 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (PODDO). Following the screening, an insightful panel discussion featuring Professor Rohan Samarajeeva, Danushka
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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre successfully convened its Annual HRFAC Coordinators’ Meeting and Annual Evaluation, bringing together coordinators from across the country to collectively review the past year’s progress, experiences, and developments. The meeting served as an important space for reflection and evaluation, providing an opportunity to review key activities carried out during
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On July 30, 2026, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre convened a high-level consultation with Human Rights First Aid Centre (HRFAC) coordinators to guide the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the management of torture cases. Moderated by Attorney-at-Law Dulan Dassanayake, the session provided a vital platform for first responders across Sri Lanka
The Right to Life Human Rights Centre successfully held a stakeholder consultation on a Digital Triage System for Human Rights First Aid today at the Best Western Elyon Colombo. The strategic event convened 30 key stakeholders, encompassing government representatives, civil society members, legal professionals, and frontline human rights defenders (HRDs), including the Coordinators of the
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA On July 2, 2026, the Right to Life (R2L) Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture (SLCAT), hosted a vital stakeholder consultation and policy dialogue at Hotel Ramada, Colombo. Held under the theme “The Urgency of Torture Eradication and Our Collective Responsibility,” the event brought together a
On June 26, 2026, human rights defenders, legal experts, and citizens gathered to observe the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The event brought together voices from the Human Rights First Aid Centre (HRFAC) in Anuradhapura, the Anuradhapura District Citizens’ Committee, and Right to Life (R2L) to shed light on the urgent need
The Right to Life Human Rights Centre together with the Colombo Human Rights First Aid Centre today hosted “Colombo Dialogue 02” at Sandhara Café as part of a series of events marking the upcoming International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The dialogue brought together legal professionals, activists and civil society representatives to discuss
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The Social Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC), a new initiative aimed at empowering marginalized communities through sustainable and human-centered entrepreneurship, was officially launched on April 7, 2026, in Anuradhapura under the Sandhara Social Entrepreneurship Network. This programme is jointly implemented by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre and the Anuradhapura District Citizens Committee as part
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A new initiative aimed at building a sustainable future, strengthening families, and contributing to the national economy was officially launched in Anamaduwa under the title “Liya Diriya” Home Gardening Social Entrepreneurship Programme. This programme is implemented by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre as part of its “Sandhara” Social Entrepreneurship Network, in collaboration with
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The inaugural dialogue of the Colombo Dialogue Forum, organized by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, took place on March 13 at 3.30 PM at the Sandhara Dialogue Cafe. The event, organized by the Colombo Human Rights First Aid Centre and moderated by Amandi Hitinayake, explored the theme “Gulf War: Destruction or Change?”. The
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The Colombo Human Rights First Aid Centre was officially launched on 13 March at the premises of the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, with the aim of providing legal assistance and essential knowledge to people in the Colombo District who face human rights violations. The event was attended by civil society activists and youth
