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In August 2022, the Human Rights Watch called for amendments to the ICCPR Act.
Sri Lankan Army is accused of war crimes in the final phase of 26-year war
The apex court’s determination was issued following a petition filed challenging the bill.
"She put her foot down and she even said she will resign if this is not adhered to."
Collective action is needed to tackle sexual violence in South Asia
"The issue of burial has been a significant concern over the Muslim community in the country."
Former Governor of the Western Province Azath Salley has been arrested on the orders of the Attorney General, the AG’s...
Discussions are still underway about the decision to ban the wearing of the Burka and the Niqab in Sri Lanka, said Minis...
Ten women, academics, professionals, activists and sportswomen were invited to speak for ten minutes at a March 8 event ...
On March 8, International Women’s Day the Friedrich Nauman Foundation for Freedom invited ten selected women to say w...
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has become the newest villain for Myanmarese fighting for democracy in...
A Media Gender Charter launched by Hashtag Generation in Collaboration with IREX identifies ethics and sets minimum stan...
The women Members of Parliament want a Select Committee to be appointed to look into gender equity and equality in the c...
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has ordered the Police to arrest all the police officers allegedly involved in the as...
Justice is central to the Christian faith and I hope that at least now, Sinhalese and Tamil Catholics can support each o...
The Sri Lanka government has chosen the troubled island of Iranativu off the Kilinochchi coast in the Gulf of Mannar as ...
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Sri Lanka believes that India will stand with the right group and will support our country at the Human Rights Council, ...
The report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding Sri Lanka has been submitted for the benef...
The United Nations and world leaders have strongly criticised the Military junta ruling Myanmar for using “lethal forc...
The opposition is slamming officials for dragging their feet on the issue of burials for the remains of people who die o...
Although the Islamic world has welcomed the decision by the Sri Lankan government to permit the burial of Muslim victims...
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena rejected the assertions of the High Commissioner warning member states that this int...
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) raised the issue of Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cremations at the 46th United N...
At the Human Rights Council in Geneva Sri Lanka is faced with a hostile resolution to ensure the prompt, thorough and im...
Muslims and even Christians wait with bated breath to see if Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit would result in...
The President’s Committee will implement only what President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants from the Easter Sunday inquiry r...
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