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Peace in Sri Lanka in a state of decadence

The Civil War between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Government of Sri Lanka (SL) ended on the 18th of May 2009. However we are still to inquire whether a military defeat of the LTTE was successful in bringing peace to the war torn island of Sri Lanka. In irenology – study of…

Natasha Fernando March 15, 2018

Resolutions & Compromises; The Future We Want Model United Nations Ends On A High Note

The Future We Want Model United Nations (FWWMUN) took place from March 9-11, 2018 in New York City. The event was put together by a mind-blowing team of Rotaractors and persistent young diplomats in partnership with the Rotaract Global Model United Nations (RGMUN) and the Italian Diplomatic Academy (IDA). More than 2,500 youth representatives of…

March 13, 2018

International Day of Women 2018

The International Day of Women is commemorated since the early 1900’s. 8th March marks the day of celebration. Nations celebrate womanhood, acknowledge and appreciate their contribution on this special day. Across the world celebrates Women’s Day in various ways. Art performances, network events, awareness campaigns, conferences and marches based on each year’s theme happens throughout…

Chathu Alahakoon March 8, 2018

Action on Climate Change

The international day of action on climate change serves as a day with different organizations building various platforms for environmental activists, lawyers, civil society, and leaders from around the world to raise awareness on climate change. The day falls on 14th October. Mass audiences are sent messages about preventive measures on reducing harm to the…

Natasha Fernando October 17, 2017

Social Inclusion and Social Integration in Sri Lanka

“We move in a world which we do not control, but which controls us, which is not directed toward us and adapted to us, but toward which we must direct and adapt ourselves”. – Gumplowicz Social Inclusion Social Inclusion is the act of making all groups of people within a society feel valued and important….

Anuradhi Perera August 12, 2017

Youth – Pathfinders of a Nation!

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt It is the youth who bring laurels to a country. Buoyancy, energy and inspiration of youths are the driving forces of their passions and dreams which is one of the greatest phenomenon you…

Darrshini Parthepan August 12, 2017

Status: Refugee

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) defines a Refugee as someone outside their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances that have seriously disturbed public order and, as a result, require international protection. On June 20th the world commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of…

Anuradhi Perera June 18, 2017

Earth Hour 2017 – Time for Mother Earth

Human beings are social beings. Our relationships with family and friends matter most. From womb to the tomb we share an intimate bond with someone that we don’t share with any other. That’s our Mother Earth, our planet. Dust we are and to dust we return, inhaling the air she exhales, enjoying her fruits and quenching…

Antoinette Jerom March 24, 2017

Advocate Unity On Social Justice Day 2017

The Social Justice Day is another day observed by the United Nations to promote the “underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations.” In the year 2007, the United Nations proclaimed February 20 as the World Social Justice Day inviting member states to advocate Social Justice for fair Globalization. Recently, the International…

February 19, 2017

Fight Against Hunger – Robin Hood Army

Join the fight against hunger today with the Robin Hood Army Sri Lanka. The Robin Hood Army (RHA) is a volunteer-based organization that works to get surplus food from restaurants across to the less fortunate people. Their local chapters are run by friends and colleagues who hope to create a difference in their own small way….

Nipuna Ambanpola January 5, 2017

Contributing to SDG10 – #RIUNDAY

Nipuna Ambanpola was invited as one of the youth speakers for the Rotary-UN Day, held on November 12, 2016, at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA. He spoke about how IVolunteer International is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. His address at the Young Leaders Forum was to inspire and reconnect…

Nipuna Ambanpola November 12, 2016

“අම්මා, අපිට අද අලුත් තෑගි ලැබුනා!” – The Successful Completion Of The Project සෙනෙහස.

Translation of the title: “We got new presents today, mom!” – The Successful Completion Of The Project “සෙනෙහස” (affection). The Project Senehasa was conducted to support a primary school in Nannapurawa, Bibile called the Thiththawalkiula Primary School. This school is situated in a suburb in Nannapurawa, about a clear 5-10 kilometers before the city of Bibile,…

Nipuna Ambanpola July 27, 2016

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