Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’: Victims and Human Rights Defenders Reject Sri Lanka’s Initiative September 18, 2023 Sri Lanka’s Ongoing Abuses In a report published today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has highlighted the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Sri Lankan government, which are undermining the integrity and credibility […]
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Chaotic Social Security Reform in Sri Lanka: A Violation of People’s Rights
In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights The Plight of Shanthi Last month, Shanti, a resident of a town near Colombo, saw her home’s electricity cut off by the Sri Lankan electricity company. Shanti had lost her job during the country’s severe economic crisis last year and […]
Ensuring Adequate Nutrition for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Sri Lanka’s Government must take action
New Research Briefing Highlights Nutrition Crisis for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Sri Lanka Introduction Amidst the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, pregnant and breastfeeding women are facing severe challenges in accessing adequate nutrition, according to a new research briefing by Amnesty International. The briefing titled “Foregoing Meals to […]
Sri Lanka’s Post-Rajapaksa Era: A Crisis Unresolved
A Year After Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Remains in Crisis July 12, 2023 | By Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis and Human Rights Violations On July 13, 2022, the people of Sri Lanka celebrated as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country after weeks of peaceful protests. Rajapaksa, who had long been implicated […]
Sri Lanka’s War Anniversary Highlights Lack of Justice
Dispatches Still No Justice on Sri Lanka War Anniversary UN Pursues Accountability in Response to Government Inaction On May 18th, 2023, Tamils in Sri Lanka marked Mullivaikkal Memorial Day in remembrance of those who died during the final stages of the country’s brutal civil war that ended in 2009. Despite […]