Melani Manel Perera

Women abandoned by their husbands are forced into prostitution to support children. Leading activist: "Everyone criticizes us and exploits us, but nobody helps us." According to new norm against vagrancy, the police can arrest the women alone at bus stops. "But the police are the first ones to use our services."

About 30 thousand displaced people living in camps in the north of the country. President Sirisena has promised several times to resolve the issue of settlements. Tamil leaders: "Are we second-class citizens? Why do we stand by while the army is occupying our property? ".

The project launched on the occasion of the Day for Dignified Work. Union: "Domestic workers are exposed to violence and abuse by employers." The purpose of the project is "give them value, dignity, protection and respect."

The unused land owned by the state and private citizens will be converted to agricultural production. Sri Lanka imports more than 80% of the food needs for chilli, soy, green and black beans. In 2014 it spent about 38 million euro. Sirisena to return about 600 acres of land confiscated by the military in the north to their owners.

In a video message to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ra'ad Zeid Al Hussein said that the Sri Lankan government must shed light on civil war crimes. He added that hate speech should be made a crime to break the old cycle of impunity. Sri Lankan ambassador said that Colombo is willing to accept advice and assistance of the international community.

September 27, is the National Day of Catechism. Catechists of the Archdiocese of Colombo: "The teaching of the Gospel is a unique opportunity to make God known to children”. Sunday school principal: "We must be the first faithful of Christ, because we cannot witness to others that which is not in us." The role of the catechist in contemporary society, "guides and protectors" of children.

The boy and the girl were abducted by the LTTE in 2009. Since then they went missing. Women recognize them in a campaign leaflet in January and step up searches. So far no clues. In August they met Sirisena, who promised the creation of a Department for cases of this type, but he did not reveal in which school is the photo was taken.

Some 30 women met near the capital. The ‘eye for eye, tooth for a tooth’ attitude has not brought results. Victims’ relatives are still waiting for justice. The Families of the Disappeared association supports the search for the disappeared. An independent authority to investigate war crimes should be set up because "we need a peaceful environment to live in after so many years of suffering."

Foreign minister announces an independent commission of inquiry. For Catholic priest, the government has “waited far too long.” Political prisoners “must be released,” and the government has an obligation to answer now, not tomorrow." Religions are important for reconstruction.

The National Fisheries Solidarity (NAFSO) movement presents a report completed last month, highlighting the plight of internally displaced people as well as refugees abroad. About 55 per cent of those still living in camps lack electricity, and 70 per cent have not water. Lavatories are inadequate and off-limits at night. For NAFSO president, Tamil need to lead a “life of dignity”.

Jeyakumari Balendaran was released on March 10 after a year in prison. Proof against her has never emerged. Latest charge is of stealing or having witnessed the theft of two mine detectors. Until September 16, she can be released on bail.

Titled ‘National Security in the Context of Emerging Global Threats,’ the event will be held in Colombo on 1-2 September. Some 350 delegates are expected from 66 countries. The ambassadors of China and Pakistan will address the seminar. The Army chief claims the military has achieved high levels of professionalism since the end of the civil war.