Advancing Advocacy Capacity for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
Impactful programs on Advocacy for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists was successfully held in...
Restoring people’s faith in a political system that works for all – Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee
When I visited Sri Lanka recently, a decade had passed since my first visit to...
Human Rights Commission Seeks Repeal of Penal Code Sections Targeting LGBTQ+ Community.
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to the Minister of Justice...
Court Upholds Victim’s Rights After 13 Year Legal Battle Over Police Brutality
In a historic verdict highlighting accountability in law enforcement, the Supreme Court of Sri...
Human Rights Commission Launched Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Child Rights Unit.
In a groundbreaking move for child protection in Sri Lanka, the Human Rights Commission of...
Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Custodial and Encounter Deaths in Police Operations
In a significant move to uphold human rights and prevent custodial and encounter deaths, the...
The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment Launches Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment has officially launched the Multi-Sectorial National...
Local Government Election Outcome a Call for Inclusive Governance
The peaceful and orderly conduct of the recently concluded local government elections which were held...
Community Collaboration Sparks New Vision for Human Rights First Aid Centres in Kantale and Anuradhapura
In a vital step toward strengthening grassroots human rights initiatives, a series of successful programmes...