Sri Lankan JusticeMaker Secures Somawathi’s Release
Posted by Chitrangi at Mar
On 22 February 2011, Ms. U. A. Somawathi was released from Welikada Prison, Colombo, after spending nine years in pre-trial detention. Her release was secured by Ms. Harshi Perera, JusticeMaker 2010.
An Interview with the Ex-Prison Commissioner of Sri Lanka
Posted by Chitrangi at Jan
1. Please introduce yourself, briefly. I am Lionel Weerasinghe, Correctional Professional Commissioner. I retired after serving 34 years in the governments Prison Department. My retiring position was Commissioner of Prisons (Welfare). I am a University Graduate and did my Post Graduate studies at Sri Jayawardenapura University, in Criminology and Criminal Justice. 2. What is your […]
Human Rights Achievements Garner Deserved Accolades
Posted by thalusa at Dec
A lawyer who doesn’t like to go to court, Sri Lanka JusticeMaker Harshi Chithrangi Perera is a human rights activist who spends her time helping torture victims. Despite the seriousness of her profession, Harshi comes across to those who meet her as a chatty, bubbly person, dedicated to her work. The treasurer of Janasansadaya (or “People’s […]
Public Legal Rights Awareness Session with Former Pre-trial Detainees and Their Families
Posted by Chitrangi at Nov
Sri Lankan JusticeMaker Fellow Harshi Perera organized a Public Legal Rights Awareness Session with former pre-trial detainees and their families. The two-hour discussion was held on November 13 in the Janasansadaya sub-office in the city of Galle. The coordinator of the Galle JS sub-office Niluka Priyadarshani also attended the event. All participants have experience with […]
JUSTICEMAKERS FROM FOUR COUNTRIES SHARE BEST PRACTICES VIA SKYPE
Posted by thalusa at Nov
On 19 November 2010, IBJ Singapore and IBJ Geneva facilitated a multi-time zone brainstorming session to encourage the JusticeMakers to recognize the powerful resource their peers can be in the success of their projects. Using Skype, moderators Thomas Halusa (Singapore) and Wouter Krujis (Geneva) managed the participation of JusticeMakers across seven time zones and four […]
