Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to rich religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, which became fuel for a 26-year civil war, creating deep societal divisions. The country is now recovering from the civilian and economic tolls. We promote cooperative engagement across traditional dividing lines to create a more inclusive national identity, especially through work with youth, women, and community media.
World rankings
#1 is most peaceful, equal, and democratic
PEACE
#97out of 163 countries
DEMOCRACY
#69out of 167 countries
Unveiling Digital Realities:
Experiences of key-affected groups of cyber sexual and gender based violence in Sri Lanka.
Latest projects
Strengthening Inclusive Governance: Giving Citizens a Voice through the Sri Lanka Barometer
Context and Background: Sixteen years after the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka continues to face deep social divisions and fragile trust in its public institutions. While recent elections have brought a renewed mandate for reform, policymakers, civil society, and everyday citizens still lack a shared, unbiased evidence base to guide these efforts. Established […]
Youth as Active and Responsible Citizens – Youth Act
Context and Background: Along with government mismanagement, Sri Lanka has also been wracked by other recent crises with serious economic implications, including the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings and the COVID-19 pandemic. With the government’s poor handling of the economy considered to be the cause, the country has also experienced widespread social protest; while these have […]
Latest Reports & Evaluations
Opportunities for Peace and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
Beyond the Screen: Perceptions of Lawyers on Response Mechanisms for Cyber Sexual and Violence Against Women in Sri Lanka
Freedom of Religion & Belief Roundtables: Key Learnings from Search for Common Ground in Lebanon, Sri Lanka & Uzbekistan 2020-2023