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‘Spotlight’ shines for the first time in the new year. Although devoted in principle to films, film personalities and film-related matters, the column will deviate in practice this week to focus on a renowned Sri Lankan newspaper Editor whose contribution to his country and people has been immeasurably immense. An outstanding member of the Fourth […]

The Justice Ministry has initiated a review to investigate the delays in the hearing of cases. According to the Secretary to the Ministry J.J. Rathnasiri, this is due to information received regarding a large number of delays that have been taking place. The Secretary further added that information has been received on overpopulation at certain

The government recognized the need for an independent body to provide full compensation on behalf of citizens whose human rights and humanitarian laws have been violated, Sri Lankans belonging to religious group are harmed and including the families of police and security personnel,  A “Preparation  Compensatory Office” has been established for Sri Lankans belonging to

The welikada murder case was postponed until 13th of December due to the second defender’s fusilier to appear before the special three-member panel. The case of the killing of inmates at the Welikada Prison in 2012 was taken up today before three high court Judges Gihan P. Kulathunga and Manjula Thilakaratne. His lawyer was informed

Justice for Struggle of FTZ book was lunched on 8th of November 2019 at Jayalath Reception Hall, Ja-ela. This book was written by Mr. Dulan Dassanayake AAL based on the Mahanama Thilakarathne report which is issued by a presidential commission regarding incident took place on 24th of May to 30th of May 2011. All NGO’s

The Galle district Human Rights First Aid Centre organized a meeting for district community leaders on human rights and reconciliation mechanism in Sri Lanka.  The event was attended by more than 40 people from the Galle District, including public sector employees and private sector officials. Mrs. Kanchani Kodituwakku, Coordinator of the Human Rights First Aid

On 31st of October, the Hambantota District Human Rights First Aid Center organized a human rights education workshop for human rights activists in the Hambantota district. The workshop was attended by 25 human rights activists and focused on common human rights issues in the area and the measures to be taken. Following the workshop, a

A ten years old girl was raped by a 63 years old man in 2009 and the court case is still going in Ratnapura Court. The accused was sentenced by the Judge of the Ratnapura High Court on the 23rd of Octomber 2019. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison, a fine of Rs.

The community leaders meeting was held for the second time yesterday (24) at Villa Snasuma Reception hall under the patronage of Human Rights First Aid Centre – Gampaha. The main discussion was about the ‘Transnational Justice’. This brought about the ongoing reconciliation mechanisms of the government. Under this, the Office of the Missing Persons and

Right to Life signed the joined statement along with 36 organizations in Asia in solidarity Maldivian Democracy Network and strongly condemn “Temporary Suspension of the Maldivian Democracy Network”

The Journalist Collective meeting was held 04th of October at Subasinghe Hall of Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute under the theme of “Future of Using Social Media”. The meeting, which was held under the intervention of the Right to Life Human Rights Center, was attended by journalists at national and regional levels. Mr.Dulan DassanaykeHuman, Editor

Mr Ruki Fernando Human Rights Defender says it is not suitable that an army officer who served in military for long becoming the president of Sri Lanka. This will be a threat to the democratic structure. He stated this regarding the candidacy of former Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake for the Presidential election.  He further stated