MinorMatters

A national movement, protecting the rights of minorities and advancing religious freedom in Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰

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“Has the Law Protected or Failed Religious Minorities?”

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Gehan Gunatilleke ( @GehanDG ) as we explore this important question and share insights over a cup of tea!

Register now via : https://t.co/OigX6brDKo

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Report Launch Invitation!
Are you interested in how FoRB and FoE intersect in SL?

Join the report launch followed by a panel discussion lead by @GehanDG , @nathashaedi , @rukitweets exploring the report's key findings and lived realities.
Register via https://t.co/Ifu6oIPjgq

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📢Join us for a conversation on the "Ethnic Conflict and the Impact it has on Religious Minorities"

https://t.co/Zlp9IVzC2P Thushan ( Attorney at law )
🕔Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
📍Venue: Lakmahal Community Library (https://t.co/nrA2gGnqCz )
https://t.co/8p4B87CKUf

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NCEASL Press Release on Proposed PSTA

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Does providing a 'foremost place' to a majority, inherently compromise the rights of the minority?

Watch the full documentary on YouTube - click the link below.
https://t.co/KTJxVfpsPa

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Are we teaching the history we prefer or the history that actually happened?
It’s time for educational reforms that reflect the truth.

Tune into Episode 05 of the MinorMatters Podcast for an insightful conversation with Dr.Shamara Wettimuny. (@shamara4w )

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Our history of inter-religious harmony at sites like Adam's Peak is often overlooked. If we can find common ground there, why not everywhere else?

Listen to Episode 05 of the MinorMatters Podcast featuring Dr. Shamara Wettimuny ( @shamara4w )

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“ We were here first." It’s a simple phrase, but it carries a heavy, complex history.
Episode 05 of the MinorMatters Podcast, featuring Dr. Shamara Wettimuny @shamara4w explores the relationship between history, present, and the vital role of FoRB.

Tune in to our YouTube channel

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Join us for a conversation on the "Ethnic Conflict and the Impact it has on Religious Minorities"
Guest Speaker : Mr. Benisols Thushan ( Attorney at law)
Date : 28th November 2025
Time : 6pm to 7.00pm
Venue : Lakmahal Community Library
Register Via : https://t.co/4rnZ87keve

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How do the Freedom of Expression and the Freedom of Religion intersect?

Dr. @GehanDG joins Episode 02 of the #MinorMattersPodcast to break down the complexities of these #rights. A crucial discussion on #democracy and daily life.

Stay tuned for the full episode on Nov 6!

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Here’s your exclusive sneak peek of Episode 1 of the MinorMatters Podcast! 🎙️
Full episode of our conversation with Ms.Shreen Saroor.
will be out on the 23rd of October.
@https://www.youtube.com/@minormatters2884

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NCEASL & MinorMatters entered into a partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands to strengthen the protection of FoE & its intersection with FoRB in Sri Lanka.This initiative combines training for lawyers, research, e-learning, civic dialogue & digital advocacy on FoE & FoRB

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📢Join us for a conversation on "Religious History". Let’s share thoughts over a cup of coffee!
🎙Guest Speaker : Dr. Shamara Wettimuny @shamara4w
📅Date : 4th September
🕔Time : 5pm to 6.30pm
📍Venue : NCEASL Auditorium
Follow the link to register : https://t.co/0haytPpKE9

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Girls around Sri Lanka are subjected to FGM-C, in silence & secrecy in the name of culture & faith.Lets stand together in compassion to ensure every girl grows up safe & in dignity without carrying a life-long burden because generations before them avoided difficult conversations

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Have you checked out the virtual Museum of Religious Freedom❓

Here is your pass : https://t.co/RofCUJeEfY

Cluster 01 of the museum explores;
Religion and the Colonial State explores the beginnings of contemporary religious identity formation in British colonial Ceylon.

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From restriction on worship and Contestation of sacred sites, #FROMFEARTOVIOLENCE explores how majoritarian entitlement complex & Existential Fear together with institutional failure fuel violence against religious minorities in Sri Lanka.
https://t.co/PNXBSdtC8M

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ලියාපදිංචිය දැන් විවෘතයි!

"ආගම ඇදහීමේ හෝ විශ්වාස දැරීමේ නිදහස පිළිබඳ හැඳින්වීම (FoRB)" දැන් සිංහල භාෂාවෙන් ලබා ගත හැකිය!

පහත ඇති link එක භාවිතා කර ජූලි 22 වන දින රාත්‍රී 10.00 ට පෙර ඔබේ ස්ථානය නොමිලේ වෙන්කරවා ගන්න:

https://t.co/acVzKSJzlP

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A panel comprising Attorneys-at-Law, media professionals, and civil society activists engaged in a discussion on the current #FoRB landscape in Sri Lanka. They explored key developments, emerging trends, and actionable recommendations.
Full Report : https://t.co/i3Bxsja1KQ

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Recap from the Launch of: The State of Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka: Annual Report 2024
The Report was authored by @Joviarul and @yanitra_k with research contributions from Ms. Ammaarah Nilafdeen.
Mr @saliyapieris delivered the keynote address at the launch event.