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Human Bones Discovered During Highway Excavation: Third Phase of Excavation Underway

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Colombo, Sri Lanka – On August 13, 2024, human bones were accidentally discovered during excavation work for the highway connecting Igurukade Junction and the Colombo Port. Following the discovery, the Colombo Extra Line Magistrate ordered an official excavation of the site, which commenced on September 5, 2024. During the initial phase of excavation, which lasted […]

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Human Rights Defenders Training Conducted in Batticaloa in Collaboration with RDPO Sri Lanka

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Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with RDPO Sri Lanka and with the support of Misereor, successfully conducted a Human Rights Defenders Training program in Batticaloa. The training, aimed at empowering local human rights defenders, was a significant step toward building a robust foundation for the protection and promotion of human rights in

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Meeting in Batticaloa Highlights Human Rights Challenges and Solutions

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Today(26th), a collaborative discussion took place in Batticaloa with lawyers and journalists, focusing on pressing human rights issues in the region. The meeting explored effective solutions and mechanisms to address these challenges while emphasizing the role of active citizens in safeguarding rights. Participants shared insights, strategies, and experiences, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between legal

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New Issue of Torture Journal Explores Groundbreaking Topics in Torture Rehabilitation and Prevention

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The latest issue of the Torture Journal: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture (Vol. 34 No. 3, 2024) has been released, offering a compelling range of articles that address pressing issues in the fight against torture and the protection of human rights globally. With contributions from leading experts in human rights,

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HRCSL Highlights Online Harassment of Women in Parallel Report to UN Committee

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed concerns regarding the abuse and harassment faced by women on social media platforms. This issue was prominently featured in the Commission’s Parallel Report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on January 6, 2025. Sri Lanka, as a

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New Platform PUJA.LK Launched to Champion Peace and Justice in Sri Lanka

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  A Major Step Forward! Today, the Right to Life Human Rights Center and the National Peace Council proudly launched www.puja.lk, a transformative platform dedicated to promoting victim-centered Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka. What is Transitional Justice and Why Does it Matter? Transitional Justice is a critical process for societies recovering from conflict and injustice.

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A file photo of a demonstration in Colombo, demanding the release of land held by the military in the former warzone. (Image courtesy of Eranga Jayawardena/AP)

Minorities want Government to solve their problems directly

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By Dr.Jehan Perera The participation of Deputy Minister of National Integration, Muneer Mulaffar, in a conference on “Building a peaceful pluralistic Sri Lanka through Social Cohesion and Coexistence” organized by the Association of War Affected Women (AWAW), together with other peacebuilding organisations, was the highlight of the event.  The Minister spoke eloquently on the government’s

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Asian Human Rights Commission Calls for Justice Reforms in Sri Lanka: A Letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), a regional human rights organization based in Hong Kong, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the newly elected National People’s Power (NPP) government to initiate crucial justice reforms aimed at restoring the rule of law and human rights in Sri Lanka. In a letter signed by Basil

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35 Years Lost: A Mother’s Fight for Justice in Sri Lanka’s Disappearance Crisis

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  Kantale, Sri Lanka – For 35 heart-wrenching years, Nagamma, now 67, has lived with a single question: What happened to my family? Yesterday (17th), her story came to light during a legal aid program in Kantale’s Peraru village, shedding light on decades of unresolved disappearances and the unrelenting struggle for justice. Nagamma’s husband, Sokkalingam,

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76th International Human Rights Day Marked by Landmark Event at BMICH

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Colombo, December 11 – The 76th International Human Rights Day was commemorated with a significant event at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the theme “CHANGE” to protect and promote human rights. Organized by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, this event brought together prominent human rights advocates and activists to discuss pressing

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