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The Peace Secretariat, in pursuing its mandate to coordinate the peace process, has sponsored a number projects aimed specifically at uplifting the living conditions of women affected by the conflict. The latest in this series was a workshop for…

Human Rights Council holds special session on Sri Lanka - Colombo told to help all survivors of its conflict - Urged to let aid workers reach those who fled war zone By Laura MacInnis GENEVA, May 27 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka must ensure nearly…

Ministry of Education has taken steps to ensure the continuous education of children accommodated at welfare centres. Accordingly two sets of readymade uniforms are scheduled to be distributed to over 40,000 children on 05th June, Minister of Education Susil…

Human Rights Council AFTERNOON The Human Rights Council this afternoon opened its eleventh Special Session on the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said that there were strong reasons to…

Speedy measures have been taken under 'Uthuru Wasanthaya" program to develop educational institutes in the North region, targeting rural childhood. Under this program 30 schools in North are to be develop, Media Secretary to the Ministry of Education Jayaweera Delpagoda…

Restrictions on the access of aid agencies to government-controlled camps in northern Sri Lanka is endangering tens of thousands of malnourished and traumatised children. As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visits Sri Lanka, we urge him to make the…

Earlier this week, on May 18, the government of Sri Lanka declared total victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, with the government claiming the entire island territory now back under its rule for the first time since…

Appeal Number: # 699-L Appeal Amount: $200,000 SITUATION: Earlier this week, on May 18, the government of Sri Lanka declared total victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, with the government claiming the entire island territory now back under its…

GENEVA - 265 000 people are homeless after the Sri Lanka war ended, among them 80 000 children. They are in transit or accommodated in 38 camps. ACT International has raised an worldwide appeal for 2,7 million US dollars…

Clarifying the present situation with regard to the medical services provided to the IDPs in welfare centers in Vavunia, Secretary to the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition, Dr. Athula Kahandaliyanage said that media institutions could personally visit the IDPs…