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Save The Children Presents Research Findings On Child Sex Trafficking In Sri Lanka

Did you know that child trafficking cases in Sri Lanka are incredibly difficult to pinpoint and prosecute?

Women In Sri Lanka: The Unseen Impacts Of The Pandemic

As the pandemic began, women started losing their livelihoods faster; many struggled to keep their households afloat, families fed, and children educated.

How ‘Rhoda’ Seeks To Resolve Sri Lanka’s Mobility Issue

Sri Lanka’s relationship with electric vehicles has been rocky — to say the least. In 2019, only 7,000 electric vehicles were registered in the country.

COVID-19 At The Zoo: How The Dehiwala Zoo Tackled The Pandemic

Like most other public places, the Dehiwala Zoo had to temporarily bar visitors due to the third wave of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.

Over 100 Tons Of Yogurt Cups Discarded In Sri Lanka Every Year

The government this year has taken several measures to ban various types of single-use plastics, and although this is positive news for the environment, some local sectors face the problem of a lack of proper alternatives.

Children Of The Pandemic: Lady Ridgeway Hospital For Children Overwhelmed With COVID-19 Patients

July has recorded the fastest rise in the number of COVID-19 cases among children, the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) has said.

Remembering Manouri Muttetuwegama (1936-2021)

Lawyer and human rights activist Manouri Muttetuwegama, whose most recent role was the Chairperson of the Consultation Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms, passed away on Wednesday, 21 July.

COVID-19: Of New Vaccines, Community Centres And How Sri Lanka Is Leading The Vaccination Drive

Sri Lanka is currently listed at No. 2 in the global charts in terms of daily doses of a COVID-19 vaccine administered. The country falls behind Malaysia. The country is running an intense race against time to vaccinate all those who are eligible to receive a vaccine against COVID-19 (above the age of 30) in the Western Province after the deadline was set by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in early June.

Responsibility In The Time Of COVID-19: Are Sri Lankans Experiencing Pandemic Fatigue?

Along with the devastating physical effects brought about by the third wave of infections, Sri Lankans are now likely to face a widespread issue of pandemic fatigue, coupled with significant mental health impacts.

Female Forward Series: Interview with Ameena Hussein

In the second interview of a four-part series, our Editor-in-Chief, Roel Raymond speaks to Ameena Hussein about her work as a storyteller and the co-founder of the Perera-Hussein publishing house.

Olympics Ready: The Sri Lankan Team

The Tokyo Olympics will be declared open today, after being postponed from their original dates in the summer of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Creatives: A Youth Empowerment Initiative Against Online Misinformation And Hate Speech

Sri Lanka, like most countries, is not immune to the consequences of online hate speech, discrimination, and misinformation.

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