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Commentary on the Census on human and property damages due to conflict 2013

Commentary on the Census on human and property damages due to conflict 2013 5 March 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The results of the ‘Census on human and property damages due to conflict – 2013’ are due to be published in March 2014, in time for the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council in […]

A Critique: HIV/AIDS and the Legal and Policy Framework in Sri Lanka

Official figures indicate Sri Lanka to be a low prevalence country but numerous factors could contribute towards the possibility of an outbreak of HIV / AIDS. These factors include poverty, lack of awareness, low condom use and the presence of numerous vulnerable groups. This coupled with the high levels of stigma and discrimination prevents many […]

A Short Guide to ‘Regulating the Activities Regarding Management of Lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces’ Circular: Issues & Implications

Download the full report as a PDF here or view it online here. ### The Government recently unveiled a policy regarding land in the North and East through the introduction of a Cabinet Memorandum (memo) titled ‘Regularize Land Management in Northern and Eastern Provinces,’ which was subsequently followed by a Land Circular (circular) titled ‘Regulating […]

Commentary on Returns, Resettlement and Land Issues in the North of Sri Lanka

The North and East of Sri Lanka were the worst affected provinces during the ethnic conflict. Both areas witnessed death, destruction and displacement and are presently going through phases of rebuilding, reconstruction and development. Although Sri Lanka has faced numerous disasters and crises, both man made and natural, and experienced several phases of return, resettlement, […]

CONTROVERSY WITH REGARD TO THE STATE MEDIA AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMPETENT AUTHORITY

14th January 2010, Colombo, Sri Lanka: It is now abundantly clear that a situation has arisen in which the State-controlled media is acting with complete disregard for the principles of balance and impartiality inherent to any notion of responsible and professional journalism (which apply with even greater force in the case of media institutions that […]

Statement to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakse and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – 12 June 2007

Statement to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakse and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour by CPA and other civil society organizations highlighting human rights and humanitarian concerns. June 12 2007. Statement to the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakse and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – 12 June […]

APPEAL COURT RULES THAT IT HAS THE POWER TO CONSIDER LEGALITY OF THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MPs – 7th July 2004

APPEAL COURT RULES THAT IT HAS THE POWER TO CONSIDER LEGALITY OF THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MPS 7th July 2004 The Court of Appeal today (7th July 2004) ruled that it does have the power to proceed to consider the legality of the appointment of RATNASIRI WICKRAMANAYAKE and any others appointed as Members of Parliament […]