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 […]
Right to Life Human Rights Centre Three months have passed since Cyclone ‘Ditwa’ swept across Sri Lanka in late November. Although the focus of news headlines has shifted to other topics, the real struggle of the victims is not yet over. Ditwa was not merely a severe weather event, but a crucial moment that
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The new social entrepreneurship arm ‘Sandhara’, initiated by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, was officially launched Today (28th) at Thalakotuwa Gardens, Colombo 05. The event commenced at 10.00 a.m. with former Speaker and leader of the National Movement for a Just Society, Karu Jayasuriya, attending as the Chief Guest. Former Member of Parliament
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We all want to see our nation and polity further progress. We also want to see the governance of the country become more systematised, the people become disciplined and creative citizens, and the rule of law, democracy, and human rights strengthened. In terms of social development, civil society can maintain the relationship and dialogue
Mapping the Ground: Discovering Entrepreneurial Potential in Human Rights Communities Having a bold vision for a “hybrid model” of business and justice is one thing; deciding exactly what to produce and sell is another. As we shifted our mindset from asking “Who will fund us?” to “How can we fund ourselves?”, we knew one thing
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Fair Justice Campaign, Right to Life Human Rights Centre Within the process of law enforcement and the administration of justice in Sri Lanka, the repeated re victimization of victims has become a common tragedy. The popular saying that those who go to court end up suffering did not emerge without reason. While many assume that
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Are human rights and business compatible? Facing shrinking donor funds, Sri Lankan rights defenders are pivoting to social entrepreneurship to sustain their mission. Discover how ” VRIDDHI” is transforming aid-dependent NGOs into resilient, community-led enterprises protecting both civil liberties and livelihoods. Read about our journey from activists to entrepreneurs. For decades, the rhythm of civil society
Sri Lanka’s legal landscape regarding the LGBTIQ community remains a complex web of colonial-era statutes and modern interpretations. While the constitution guarantees equality, a specific set of “archaic” laws relics of the British Victorian era are frequently weaponized to marginalize, harass, and prosecute individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. Below is
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In December 2025, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka delivered a landmark judgment in SC FR Application No. 186/2019, decisively reaffirming that torture is absolutely prohibited under the Constitution and that the State bears responsibility for abuses committed by police officers, regardless of whether such acts occur outside official duty hours or without uniform. This
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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered five police officers to personally pay a total compensation of Rs. 900,000 to a farmer whose fundamental rights were violated through an unlawful arrest, custodial torture, and arbitrary prosecution. The judgment was delivered on 10 December 2025 by a three-judge Bench comprising Justice S. Thurairaja, PC, Justice
Amitha Priyanthi was awarded the Human Rights Defender of the Year 2025 at the International Human Rights Day Commemoration held on 11 December at the BMICH, organised by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre This prestigious recognition honours her unwavering struggle for justice following the killing of her brother, Lasantha, in an attack by
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Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has activated an Emergency Medical Advisory Hotline to support communities affected by ongoing severe weather conditions across the country. The hotline, 0777 119 900, enables the public to obtain medical guidance from qualified doctors, particularly in areas where access to hospitals has become difficult due to floods and landslides. The
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