The Sri Lankan peace process: new challenges

The Norwegian led peace process, as in the case of Palestine-Israel, does not recognise an independent and vibrant peace movement. The process at civil society level was confined to Colombo-based NGOs and individuals. The Sri Lanka Government had constant contact with them; but this engagement took the character of personal contact.

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Women call for a secure ceasefire and resumption of peace talks

We, women of Sri Lanka who have been committed to the search for a negotiated political settlement of the ethnic conflict in our country welcome the decision of the Government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE to hold talks to improve the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement.

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Giving the disabled a new lease of life

As well it should, the subject of disability appears now to be an increasing matter of interest in the mass media and among the general public. There is certainly a greater concern in our society about the situation of people who have disability.

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