Rapports

As a measure to supplement the shortage of qualifies Pre- School teachers in the North and East 400 youth from the region including rehabilitated ex-LTTE cadres have been recruited as Pre-School teachers. Under the directions of the…

Following the end of the three decade long terrorist conflict three in 2009, Sri Lanka is now experiencing a national revival that will restore the country to its rightful place in the international arena. One of…

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS Returns and displacement By the end of October 2012, 471,588 people (141,336 families) had returned to the Northern Province. This figure includes 241,467 people (76,885 families) displaced after April 2008 and 230,121 persons…

MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka, Nov 24 2012 (IPS) - The tour guide’s voice echoes around the dark, musty room, three stories underground. Fifty visitors – among them mothers holding infants, youths snapping pictures on mobile phones and…

Two countries in one Militarization of north deepens distrust Limited efforts to bridge divide Problem of impunity PUTHUKKUDIYIRUPPU, 9 November 2012 (IRIN) - Genzia Mary, 10, is fascinated by the buses arriving in northern Sri Lanka, their jovial travellers singing…

Embassy of the United States of America Colombo PRESS RELEASE Public Affairs Section Tel: +94 (1) 249-8100 ● Fax: +94 (1) 244-9070 Email: ElmsC@state.gov ● http://srilanka.usembassy.gov October 24, 2012: Over 1,200 rural students in the East can now enjoy improved educational facilities…

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS Returns and displacement By the end of September 2012, 453,070 people (135,281 families) had returned to the Northern Province. This figure includes 236,238 people (74,894 families) displaced after April 2008 and 216,832 persons…

Colombo, October 24, 2012. With the deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) fast approaching, in marking the 67th United Nations Day this year, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon highlighted the need to prepare…

Under a government initiative rehabilitated beneficiaries are provided with low interest loans enabling them to speed up their economic revival within the reconciliation process. According to Ministry of Rehabilitation 1000 rehabilitated beneficiaries have been provided with…

Two recent shipments of goods are making a major impact on the lives of the most vulnerable youth and their families in communities in Sri Lanka. Recently, a shipment of 250 baby strollers made its way…