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“Liya Diriya” Social Entrepreneurship Programme Launched in Anamaduwa

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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Sri Lankan Human Rights Defender Brito Fernando Awarded Per Anger Prize 2026

Articles / suneth gajanayake

Renowned Sri Lankan human rights defender Brito Fernando has been awarded the prestigious Per Anger Prize for 2026, in recognition of his decades-long struggle for truth, justice, and accountability for victims of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka. The award, presented by the Swedish Government, honours individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to human

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Justice Delayed, Life Disrupted in Suhail’s case: Why a Mere Apology for PTA Abuses is Never Enough

Articles, Fair Justice Campaign / suneth gajanayake

The horrifying reality of arbitrary arrests in Sri Lanka was laid bare once again at the Supreme Court this week. Mohamed Rifai Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old Muslim youth from Mawanella, was finally vindicated after spending nearly nine agonising months in remand custody. His alleged crime? A social media post that supposedly damaged an Israeli flag.

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Existing Laws Already Decriminalize Sex Work in Sri Lanka, Says Legal Expert

Articles / suneth gajanayake

Attorney-at-Law Lakshan Dias has stated that sex work is effectively decriminalised in Sri Lanka under existing judicial interpretations, suggesting that the primary focus should be on recognizing this legal reality rather than drafting complex new legislation. Providing a comprehensive legal analysis, Mr. Dias noted that the Vagrants Ordinance, introduced in 1841 to control migrant plantation

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New Human Rights First Aid Centre Established in Colombo to Support Victims of Rights Violations

Articles, Events / Editor

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

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Three Months After Cyclone Ditwa: How is the Recovery Process?

Articles, Climate / suneth gajanayake

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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‘Sandhara’ Social Entrepreneurship Initiative Launched

Articles, Events / Editor

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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Mapping the Ground: Discovering Entrepreneurial Potential in Human Rights Communities

Articles / Dini

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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The Structural Crisis of Re Victimization in the Pursuit of Justice

Articles, Fair Justice Campaign / suneth gajanayake

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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Legacy of Injustice: How Archaic Laws Continue to Haunt Sri Lanka’s LGBTIQ Community

Articles, News / Dini

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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Articles

“Liya Diriya” Social Entrepreneurship Programme Launched in Anamaduwa

Sri Lankan Human Rights Defender Brito Fernando Awarded Per Anger Prize 2026

Justice Delayed, Life Disrupted in Suhail’s case: Why a Mere Apology for PTA Abuses is Never Enough

Existing Laws Already Decriminalize Sex Work in Sri Lanka, Says Legal Expert

New Human Rights First Aid Centre Established in Colombo to Support Victims of Rights Violations

Three Months After Cyclone Ditwa: How is the Recovery Process?

‘Sandhara’ Social Entrepreneurship Initiative Launched

The Structural Crisis of Re Victimization in the Pursuit of Justice

Legacy of Injustice: How Archaic Laws Continue to Haunt Sri Lanka’s LGBTIQ Community

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