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Government donation of US$1mn will be distributed through official UN agencies, citizen contributions encouraged
Sri Lanka is committed to pursuing progress on reconciliation and human rights through domestic institutions
"Hoping that this contribution brings solace and strength during moments of crisis."
Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood
Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies
"The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science."
UNHRC has already adopted resolution to collect, consolidate, analyse and preserve” war crime evidence
The organisation also questioned the timing of the bill.
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said its Counter Human Trafficking Unit had 44 complaints
"Institutional capacity for interpreting and applying existing laws in good faith should precede any new legislation."
Sex workers face fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment
Tax concessions for institutions providing health and education services to disabled children.
Need to align labor laws with global standards like ILO’s C190 and C180
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Higher Education Ministry to introduce new regulations and a hotline for tips against ragging in universities
Sri Lanka has consistently rejected UN request to cooperate for international rights probe
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| US Dollar | 305.1018 | 305.3339 |
| UK Pound | 386.9523 | 387.2371 |
| Euro | 330.8712 | 332.1141 |
| Aus Dollar | 201.0018 | 201.4980 |
| Yen | 2.0266 | 2.0278 |
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| Saudi Riyal | 80.1114 | 78.9849 |
| UAE Dirham | 81.7952 | 80.6569 |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,573.80 | 1.00% |
| CSE All Share | 9,073.41 | 0.65% |
| Turnover Rs million | 1,591,766,524.95 | 1,029,335,694.32 |
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| 3-m bill | 21.72 | 21.79 |
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| 8-yr bond | 19.42 | 20.55 |
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| Overnight Money | 13.93 | 14.00 |
| Gilt Repo | 13.50 | 14.00 |
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The challenges arising from a shortage of staff in effectively addressing these complaints was also raised.
“But that space must be trustworthy, or it won't be accepted internationally,” he added.
Truedeau said Canada will never stop standing up for human rights.
Disillusioned With Communism, Asoka Mehta and Narendra Deva Converge on Gandhian Socialism
Petitioners against the bill have claimed that homosexuality is against the nature
police have been the perpetrators in 96 rights violation cases, while 64 cases are involved with health workers
"There is nothing about accountability or amnesty"
In August 2022, the Human Rights Watch called for amendments to the ICCPR Act.
Sri Lankan Army is accused of war crimes in the final phase of 26-year war
The apex court’s determination was issued following a petition filed challenging the bill.
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