Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Seek a Permanent Solution to …
Nov 20, 2024 · Photo courtesy of UNHCR. Hundreds of thousands of terrified Rohingya refugees flooded onto the beaches and paddy fields of southern Bangladesh in August 2017.When the refugees – almost 60 per cent of whom were children – poured across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh, they related accounts of the unspeakable violence …
SL Barometer Explores Reconciliation Trends and Challenges
Dec 11, 2024 · Photo courtesy of Kumanan The Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) has published the results of a three year survey on reconciliation examining eight critical dimensions: accountable governance, addressing the past, identity and belonging, trust, justice for all, security and wellbeing, equality and opportunity and active citizenship. The survey provided a comprehensive look at the ongoing reconciliation
The Burden of Expectations - Groundviews
Dec 11, 2024 · Photo courtesy of France 24 Compared to the excesses of the good governance regime and the Gotabaya Rajapaksa raj that followed it, the omissions of this government seem trivial and innocent. The NPP is now two months in office and whether we like it or not, the excitement of those early days is fading away. One
Handmaids’ Tales - Groundviews
Nov 25, 2024 · Photo courtesy of joinonelove. Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The results of the recent election in the US have highlighted several concerns and one which is clearly of significance was the public preference for a male leader, however brazenly flawed, over the highly qualified female candidate.
Men Cry Too - Groundviews
Nov 27, 2024 · Photo courtesy of IPS What is patriarchy? According to Wikipedia “Patriarchy is a social system in which men typically hold authority and responsibility. In anthropology, it refers to a family or clan structure where the father or eldest male holds supremacy within the family, while in feminist theory, it encompasses a broader social structure where
Sri Lanka’s Political Moment in 2024: Part 1 - Groundviews
Oct 4, 2024 · Photo courtesy of Al Jazeera In the wake of the National People's Power (NPP) party's remarkable victory in the 2024 presidential election, some observers have been quick to attribute the result to a protest vote against traditional political parties and misinterpret its failure to secure a clear majority. The Indian media in particular - which has
SL Faces International Pressure to Set its Human Rights Record …
Dec 10, 2024 · Photo courtesy of Kumanan Today is International Human Rights Day Sri Lanka is wrestling with deep-rooted human rights challenges despite pledges for reform. Accountability, civil liberties and governance issues remain stubbornly unresolved, casting a long shadow over the nation’s future. The ripple effects of the country’s 2022 economic meltdown, fuelled by governance failures and ...
Arugam Bay: Hidden Currents - Groundviews
Nov 23, 2024 · Photo courtesy of AP There has been growing public concern over the recent weeks about happenings in Arugam Bay. This analysis adds to the discourse. Democratic states are obliged to protect all people within its borders whether citizens or non-citizens. Non-citizens include tourists on short stays subject to the law of the land they visit.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crossroads: Can the NPP Deliver on Its …
Dec 5, 2024 · Photo courtesy of Nikkei Asia The recent electoral victory of the NPP has ushered in a wave of optimism and speculation regarding the country's economic trajectory. Amid a backdrop of economic turbulence, the NPP's promise of transformative change resonates deeply with a population yearning for stability and growth. …
New Documentary Explores Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Supremacy and …
Dec 3, 2024 · In Nedunkeni, a small town outside Vavuniya, an ancient Hindu monument consecrated to Lord Siva stood on Vedukkunaari hill. The monument was reported stolen and later its destroyed remnants were found in the surrounding shrubbery. Fingers pointed at possible culprits ranging from the Department of Archaeology …