Krishanthi Coomaraswamy and the Embilipitiya Murder trials and its impact on Human Rights – In Sinhala

This publication addresses the issue of the human rights regime in Sri Lanka in the light of the Krishanthy Kumaraswamy and Embilipitiya cases. Both have been heralded as landmark cases in holding members of the armed forces accountable for human rights violations. The publication highlights the issue of relative impunity for security force personnel with regard to human rights violations this goes to the heart of democratic governance and nation building. It impacts directly on the legitimacy of the state and its ability to perform the vital role in healing and reconciling the divisions that have plagued Sri Lanka over the last two decades. This publication is edited by Lionel Guruge and is published in Sinhala.

ARUNODAYA

Arunodhaya

Following on the successful completion of the Inter Student Exchange Series Programme 2006 this colorful, souvenir collection of Camp reports, collates experiences, speeches highlights , student views and writings in a celebration of the Camp spirit of appreciation of diversity and ethnic harmony.

Commentary :Structure and Process of Negotiations ( 3 languages)

This book is a commentary on the proceedings of a two-part Seminar focusing on the structure and processes of negotiations in Sri Lanka. It looks into the multi-dimensional aspects of structure and process and captures fresh ideas and perspecitives on the subject.

It is hoped that this would provide some insights that may help in advancing the on-going peace initiative.