COSMOS UK successfully held its 8th AGM on Sunday 19th of September 2021 at Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre (SLMCC), Harrow from 17:00 to 20:00. The AGM was attended and Joined via Zoom by 15 affiliate organisations and their nominated representatives. Past Presidents of COSMOS UK Mr. Mubarak Jainulabdeen and …
Read More »Introduction to Sustainability Webinar By Adil Sardardeen MEng, MIChemE, CEng, CEnv
The Youth Wing of the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) are kindly inviting you to an Introduction to Sustainability Webinar on: Saturday 2nd of October 2021 at 1pm London 10pm Sydney 9pm Tokyo 5:30pm Colombo 3pm Doha 2pm Berlin 8am Toronto & New York Join us to find …
Read More »Oral Update on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka
48th session of the Human Rights Council Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 13 September 2021 Distinguished President, Excellencies, I am pleased to update the Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka and the trends and issues identified in my last report. I acknowledge the inputs …
Read More »Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka at the 48th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 14 September 2021, Geneva
Human Rights Council 48th Regular Session Agenda Item 2: Oral update on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement by Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka (Geneva, 14 September 2021) Madam President, Let me begin by reiterating our strong and continued cooperation with this Council and the United Nations mandated human …
Read More »Sri Lanka collective for Consensus shares Memorandum of reconciliation with the President
The Sri Lanka Collective for Consensus (SLCC) shared a memorandum on reconciliation and peacebuilding with President GotabhayaRajapakse when they met with him and other senior government officials at the presidential secretariat on August 3. The 11 point memorandum outlines measures that can be taken to revive the national reconciliation process and to …
Read More »SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK – PRESS RELEASE
Members of the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims, are appalled at the terrorist attack in the West Auckland Supermarket on Friday the 3rd of this month. The stabbings were reported to have been committed by a Sri Lankan Muslim, Adil Samsudeen domiciled in New Zealand, purportedly sympathiser of the …
Read More »SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK | Letter to PM NEWZEALAND
Right Honourable Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Level 8, Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand Madam Prime Minister, SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS APPALLED AT SUPERMARKET TERRORIST ATTACK, Members of the World Forum of Sri Lankan Muslims, are appalled at the terrorist attack in the West Auckland Supermarket on Friday the 3rd of this …
Read More »A leading Lankan philanthropist passes away – Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai.
We are sad to announce the demise of Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai. (Chairman. Zam Gems Group, Sri Lanka). A renowned philanthropist, who will be remembered for his compassion, humility, and generosity towards all communities. In recognition of his services, he was bestowed with the highest National honour of ‘Deshamaniya’ by …
Read More »UNDERSTANDING RULE OF LAW, HUMAN SECURITY AND PREVENTION OF TERRORISM IN SRI LANKA by Ermiza Tegal
The Law and Society Trust (LST) initiated this report to understand the ongoing implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 1979 (PTA), with special focus on its use after the Easter Sunday bombings on 2019. Understanding_Rule_of_Law_Human_Security_and_Prevention_of_Terrorism_in_Sri_Lanka_English
Read More »Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Muslim marriages, divorces under common law
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to permit Muslims to marry under the Marriage Registration Ordinance, as provisions in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) were found to discriminate against women. The Department Government Information announcing Monday’s (19) Cabinet decisions said the ministers had approved …
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