Author: Centre for Policy Alternatives

CMEV Evolution

Evolution and constitution of the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV). CMEV EvolutionCMEV EvolutionCMEV Evolution

Note on Sri Lanka’s Proposed National Media Policy, September 2007

Note on Sri Lanka's Proposed National Media Policy, September 2007 Centre for Policy Alternatives and Article 19. On 22nd August 2007, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Mass Media and Information released a Proposed National Media Policy (draft Policy) for consultation. This critique examines the draft Policy in detail, brings out vital concerns regarding its content […]

Open Letter to the Government on the Recent Arrests and Detentions – 4th December 2007

Open Letter to the Government on the Recent Arrests and Detentions – 4th December 2007. The letter notes: As civil society organizations committed to uphold the equality and dignity of all Sri Lankans, we are deeply concerned about the mass arrests and detentions of Tamils in the first three days of December 2007. The most […]

Groundviews Wins 2007 Award of Excellence in New Communications

Groundviews wins 2007 Award of Excellence in New Communications from Society for New Communications Research – 5th December 2007. Groundviews Wins 2007 Award of Excellence in New Communications

Peace Confidence Index (PCI) Survey – November 2007

Social Indicator, the polling unit of the Centre for Policy Alternatives, is pleased to announce the release of the top-line results of the Peace Confidence Index (PCI) survey for November 2007. The top-line survey report and the English, Sinhala and Tamil press releases are attached for download.? Peace Confidence Index (PCI) Survey – November 2007

Policy Brief on Humanitarian Issues – December 2007

Authored by Bhavani Fonseka and Mirak Raheem, this policy brief seeks to highlight key issues, trends and developments relating to the humanitarian situation of 2006 – 2007. The report provides an overview of the fundamental policy issues that need to be addressed by policy makers in addressing the human rights and humanitarian situation. Policy Brief […]

The Centre for Policy Alternatives Vs. Minister of Defence (SC FR 424/07)

On 4th December 2007, CPA filed a Fundamental Rights case seeking relief and effective redress in respect of the infringement of the fundamental rights of a large section of Sri Lankan society. The subject matter of this application concerns the arbitrary arrest of over 2000 Tamils in Colombo and suburbs and detention of 400 of […]