Events

  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 […]

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 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 Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in partnership with the Mannar Human Rights First Aid Centre and the Jaffna First Aid Centre, hosted a two-day Regional Lawyers Forum on Human Rights on November 23-24, 2024. The event brought together committed legal professionals to address pressing human rights concerns in the region. Discussions spotlighted

Right to Life Human Rights Center Hosts Transformative Training of Trainers (ToT) for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists with Support from the Netherlands Embassy On November 6th and 7th, 2024, Right to Life Human Rights Center, with the invaluable support of the Netherlands Embassy, successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) session aimed at Bolstering

October 25, 2024 – Colombo: An important meeting was held today at Mirage Hotel in Colombo, discussing updates on Sri Lanka’s Convention Against Torture Act. The gathering reviewed a recent study on the Act, focusing on both the challenges and the ways to improve progress under this law. Key human rights advocate Basil Fernando, Chairperson