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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 […]

Letter of Resignation from the Civil Society Advisory Committee to the Minister for Human Rights- 16th October 2007

Letter of Resignation from the Civil Society Advisory Committee to the Minister for Human Rights- 16th October 2007Letter of Resignation from the Civil Society Advisory Committee to the Minister for Human Rights- 16th October 2007Letter of Resignation from the Civil Society Advisory Committee to the Minister for Human Rights- 16th October 2007Letter of Resignation from […]

A friend of the regime

A friend of the regime by Sanjana Hattotuwa. Published in the Daily Mirror, 24th November 2007 . Also available on Groundviews.?

Inter University Debate Series Report

A collation of Seminar Reports from the Inter University Debate Series Programme 2006

Buddhism and Conflict Resolution

A brief reader-friendly analysis of the Buddhist approach to conflict resolution, tolerance and ethnic harmony from ancient times.

Guidebook Series on Good Governance

?Goals, Nature, and Ethics of Local Governance? by Mr Dhamma Dissanayeka( Senior Lecturer University of Colombo) “Local Authority Elections and the Rights of Voters? by Mr S.G. Punchihewa , Attorney at Law & Author ?the Role and Responsibilities of Local Government Members? by Mr S.G. Punchihewa ?The Origin and Development of Local Government Authorities in […]

Krishanthi Coomaraswamy and the Embilipitiya Murder trials and its impact on Human Rights – In Sinhala

This publication addresses the issue of the human rights regime in Sri Lanka in the light of the Krishanthy Kumaraswamy and Embilipitiya cases. Both have been heralded as landmark cases in holding members of the armed forces accountable for human rights violations. The publication highlights the issue of relative impunity for security force personnel with […]