“Under the neoliberal scheme of things, free education is being dismantled systematically, surreptitiously at first, and now a little more openly. This is because education is seen as an investment, not as a right”: Professor Arjuna Parakrama themorning.lk/articles/veoAA…

In #UNSC mtg on Middle East, MSF International SG Christopher Lockyear says: "Israeli forces have attacked our convoys, detained our staff, bulldozed our vehicles, hospitals have been bombed and raided. And now for a second time, one of our staff shelters has been hit. This pattern of attacks

This never gets old. Happy Women's Day!

Honoured to receive this prestigious award from the #InternationalOlympicCommittee. As a women's rights activist & a mountaineer, encouraging women & girls to engage in #sports and challenge #gender #stereotypes has been, and continues to be a cause close to my heart. 💜

No consultations with NCPA, Family Health Bureau or civil society. The origins of this penal code amendment shrouded in mystery

“Following nearly 6 months of unrelenting Israeli assault on occupied #Gaza, it is my solemn duty to report on the worst of what humanity is capable of & to present my findings: 'the Anatomy of a Genocide'.” — Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt at United Nations Human Rights Council. #HRC55

I luv it when Francesca crushes the nonsense.. That Cheshire Cat grin 😍

Comprehensive & cordial meeting held with UNDP RR Azusa Kubota, Chandrika Karunarathne & Chathuranga Hapuarchchi. UNDP is mainly responsible for promoting 17 SDGs. Discussion mainly focused on social issues as well as newly emerged vulnerable communities.

“You’re trying to mimic what you think is a world-class aesthetic but losing the unique identity of Galle Face and its iconic carts.” CUL's @IromiP on the recent moving of vendors sundaytimes.lk/240331/news/th…

Thank you Ambassador Julie Chung for your time. Appreciate the opportunity for a candid exchange of views!

It’s amazing how many times this has been said over the last few decades and is still being said - on the #CorporateUniversity by Giroux 👇🏽 and many others Academic Chatter™ #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter OpenAcademics #UniversitiesLK

May Day Message of the National People's Power On this occasion of celebrating International Workers' Day 2024, the National People's Power joins hands in brotherhood with the general public, including the working masses worldwide. International Workers' Day commemorates the

Productive discussion today at the JVP head office with Ben Mellor, Indo-Pacific Regional Director of UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, alongside Ms. Humaira Hatia, Head of Commonwealth and Development, Sri Lanka mission, HE Mr. Andrew Patrick, High Commissioner for

This is an essential, highly readable, analysis of serious flaws in recent restructuring proposal from #SriLanka bondholders. Thanks to Brad Setser for sharing his analysis and explaining what should, in a fair world, be known more widely and quickly by Sri Lankan public.

Productive meeting today at the JVP head office with @UN_SriLanka Resident Coordinator, Mr. Marc-André France, discussing the human rights situation and peace initiatives. Grateful for their ongoing support and guidance. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to ethical governance.

Today is a historical day of betrayal. In 2019, Gotabaya Rajapaksa received a mandate to safeguard state-owned property and to reclaim what had been sold. Mahinda Rajapaksa distinctly urged at the Viharamadevi Park not to purchase state-owned property. The 6.9 million mandate was received

‘Horrified’ by plight of Sri Lanka’s tea & rubber estate workers, says international tribunal. “It has shocked the conscience of the Tribunal that such practices could continue unabated in the modern civilised world,” it noted. 1/2 thehindu.com/news/internati… via The Hindu

Highly honoured to welcome the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to the Sénat! As President of the Friendship Group 🇱🇰🇫🇷, I renew our warm encouragement to deepen the cooperation within our two countries. 🙏 Looking forward to working on issues of common interest!