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Media Release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka on the UK FCDO Press Release Entitled “UK Sanctions for Human Rights Violations and Abuses during the Sri Lankan Civil War”

Mar 26, 2025 Statements

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

Mar 03, 2025 Human Rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism visits CERN

Feb 26, 2025 Science & Technology

Statement delivered by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism on 25 February 2025 during the High Level Segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council

Feb 25, 2025 Human Rights

Statement by Hon. MFA at the High Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, 25 February 2025

Feb 25, 2025 Disarmament

77th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka was celebrated with the participation of Sri Lankan community in Switzerland

Feb 20, 2025 other

Sri Lanka presents progress made in advancing rights of women and girls to the CEDAW Committee

Feb 17, 2025 Human Rights

Opening statement of the Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Head of Delegation to the CEDAW Review of Sri Lanka´s 9th Periodic Report 13 February 2025, Palais des Nations, Geneva

Feb 14, 2025 Human Rights

156th session of Executive Board: Statement by Sri Lanka under Agenda Item 13 - Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034

Feb 10, 2025 Health

156th Session of Executive Board: Statement by Sri Lanka under Agenda item 14 - Global Strategy for Women’s Children’s and Adolescents’ Health

Feb 10, 2025 Health

77th Anniversary of Independence Day of Sri Lanka

Feb 05, 2025 other

Special Meeting in Observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2024 at Palais des Nations

Nov 29, 2024 Humanitarian Affairs

Statement by Hon. Vijitha Herath, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Sri Lanka at the High Level Segment of the 115th Session of the IOM Council, 26 November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 Migration & Refugees

Participation at the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) Bazaar 2024

Nov 19, 2024 other

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Nov 18, 2024 Other Statements

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 2024 Meeting of High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW),14 November 2024

Nov 14, 2024 Disarmament

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the World Tsunami Awareness Day: 05 November 2024

Nov 05, 2024 Environment

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 34th Conference of the ICRC on 31 October 2024

Oct 30, 2024 Humanitarian Affairs

Remarks by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the interaction with the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14 October 2024, 10.30 a.m.

Oct 14, 2024 Other Statements

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva - 9th October 2024

Oct 09, 2024 Human Rights

Launch of WMO’s State of Global Water Resources Report 2023, on 7 October 2024

Oct 08, 2024 Environment

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Sep 25, 2024 Other Statements

Swearing in of the 9 th Executive President of Sri Lanka

Sep 23, 2024 Other Statements

The Group of 77 and China (Geneva Chapter) - 60th Years Anniversary Commemoration of the Group - Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatikala, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, on 13 September 2024

Sep 13, 2024 Trade & Development

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the Twelfth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) on 10 September 2024

Sep 10, 2024 Disarmament

57th Session of the Human Rights Council:Statement by Sri Lanka (as the country concerned, following the Presentation of the Comprehensive Report on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights) 9 September 2024

Sep 09, 2024 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the Second session of the 2024 CCW Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (GGE on LAWS), 26-30 August 2024 - Agenda Item 5

Aug 26, 2024 Disarmament

Visit to CERN, 23 August 2024

Aug 23, 2024 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka co-hosted a Side Event during the 4th Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), 22 August 2024

Aug 22, 2024 Disarmament

75 years of the Geneva Conventions: Global and Sri Lankan Perspectives

Aug 14, 2024 Humanitarian Affairs

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 2nd Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of

Jul 30, 2024 Disarmament

Statement by Sri Lanka at the 2nd Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, 22 July – 02 August 2024 ( Item 4 - General debate )

Jul 23, 2024 Disarmament

Intersessional Meeting of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), on 18-20 June 2024

Jun 25, 2024 Disarmament

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Statement by Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara, M.P. , Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment at the 112th session of International Labour Conference (ILC) from 03-14 June 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland

Jun 14, 2024 Labour & Employment

Commemoration of the International Day of Vesak 2024 at the United Nations Office in Geneva

May 24, 2024 other

75th session of World Health Assembly-22-28 May 2024, statements delivered by Sri Lanka

May 23, 2024 Health

‘Sri Lanka is a strong advocate for application of humanitarian principles in warfare and calls for regulation and prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems’ – Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane at the Vienna Conference on Lethal Autonomous Weapo

May 07, 2024 Disarmament

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva Thematic Debate of the Conference on Disarmament Agenda Item 2 – Prevention of nuclear war, including all related matters

Mar 12, 2024 Disarmament

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Statement by Sri Lanka at the First session of the 2024 CCW Group of Governmental Experts on emerging technologies in the area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (GGE on LAWS), 4-8 March 2024

Mar 04, 2024 Disarmament

Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza

Mar 02, 2024 Other Statements

Statement by Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

Mar 02, 2024 Human Rights

Address by Hon. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka 55th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council High-level segment

Feb 27, 2024 Disarmament

Statement by Hon. M.U.M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka at the High Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament on 26 February 2024

Feb 27, 2024 Disarmament

76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka was celebrated with the participation of Sri Lankan community in Switzerland

Feb 12, 2024 other

Celebration of the 76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka

Feb 05, 2024 other

Office for Overseas Sri Lankan Affairs (OOSLA )

Feb 04, 2024 Other Statements

Statement by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Her Excellency Himalee Arunatilaka at the Plenary of the Conference on Disarmament on 30 January 2024

Jan 30, 2024 Disarmament

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses issues ranging from debt relief to climate change and bilateral relations during the World Economic Forum in Davos

Jan 22, 2024 World Economic Forum

Thai Pongal Message of H.E. the President

Jan 15, 2024 Other Statements

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Message by H.E. the President of Sri Lanka on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2023

Nov 29, 2023 Other Statements

Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), Twenty-First Meeting of State Parties, 20-24 November 2023, Statement by Sri Lanka – Agenda Item 10 a – Assisting the Victims

Nov 22, 2023 Disarmament

Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), Twenty-First Meeting of State Parties, 20-24 November 2023, Statement by Sri Lanka-General Exchange of Views

Nov 21, 2023 Disarmament

2023 Meeting of High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects (CCW), 15-17 November 2023

Nov 17, 2023 Disarmament

Sri Lanka elected to the Executive Board of the UNESCO

Nov 16, 2023 Other Statements

Side event on 'Hepatoprotective activity of Mercury containing Lokanatharasa with special reference to Hepatocellular carcinoma' at the Minamata COP 5, 02 November 2023

Nov 02, 2023 Environment

DIGIECON Sri Lanka 2023-2030

Oct 13, 2023 Other Statements

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka’s Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity

Sep 25, 2023 Other Statements

Address by HE Ranil Wickremesinghe – President of Sri Lanka at the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the G77 & China on Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation -on 15 September 2023 in Havana, Cuba

Sep 19, 2023 Other Statements

Eleventh Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions 11 – 14 September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Mission Statements

Eleventh Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions 11 – 14 September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Disarmament

Statement by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Himali Arunatilaka during the General Debate on Agenda Item 2 at the HRC 54, 13 September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Mission Statements

Statement by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Himali Arunatilaka during the General Debate on Agenda Item 2 at the HRC 54, 13 September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Human Rights

Sri Lanka rejects High Commissioner’s Written Update and reaffirms commitment to pursuing human rights through domestic institutions

Sep 13, 2023 Human Rights

Statement delivered by H.E. Himalee Arunatilaka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, at the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council during the Interaction Dialogue on the Report on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights,

Sep 11, 2023 Human Rights

Fourth Session of the open-ended working group on reducing space threats through norms, rules, and principles of responsible behaviours, 28 Aug – 01 Sep 2023

Aug 29, 2023 Disarmament

The Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), 7-18 August 2023, Palais des Nations in Geneva

Aug 18, 2023 Disarmament

The Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), 7-18 August 2023 Intervention by Sri Lanka on Implementation of Biological Weapons Convention Plan

Aug 18, 2023 Disarmament

Ambassador / Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials to the Director General of the WTO

Jul 27, 2023 Mission Statements

Sri Lanka rejects the reference to Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day by the Canadian Prime Minister

Jul 25, 2023 Other Statements

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United Nations Resident Coordinator Meets President Wickremesinghe

Jul 25, 2023 Other Statements

Foreign Heads of Mission on Familiarization Tour of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

The Ella Odyssey: 75 Years of Diplomacy

Jul 18, 2023 Other Statements

Opening Remarks by Sri Lanka During the adoption of Sri Lanka’s 4th Universal Periodic Review Report 10 July 2023

Jul 10, 2023 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the 64th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO, 06 July 2023

Jul 07, 2023 Intellectual Property

Hajj Message

Jun 29, 2023 Other Statements

Sri Lanka elected to the UN Committee on Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW)

Jun 29, 2023 Other Statements

Statement by Sri Lanka at the Oral update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka during 53rd Session of Human Rights Council (21 June 2023)

Jun 23, 2023 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Prepares for Upcoming Country Assessment on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

Jun 06, 2023 Other Statements

Passing Away of Ambassador Deshamanya Jayantha Dhanapala

May 30, 2023 Other Statements

Second Session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, 2023 18th May 2023

May 24, 2023 Disarmament

Second Session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, 2023 17th May 2023

May 24, 2023 Disarmament

2nd Meeting of Experts on the Migration Partnership between Sri Lanka and Switzerland

May 19, 2023 Other Statements

Second Session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, 16th May 2023

May 17, 2023 Disarmament

Second Session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, 15th May 2023

May 15, 2023 Disarmament

Sri Lanka and Thailand join hands to celebrate International Day of Vesak at the UN in Geneva

May 06, 2023 other

Sri Lanka is concerned over the deteriorating situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Apr 11, 2023 Other Statements

28 03 2023 hon mfa visit to south africa

Foreign Minister concludes working visit to South Africa

Mar 29, 2023 Other Statements

Sri Lanka participates in the 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR in Geneva

Mar 10, 2023 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the ICCPR to be held in Geneva

Mar 06, 2023 Other Statements

1st Session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems,6th March 2023 General Statement

Mar 06, 2023 Disarmament

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Address by the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka 52nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council

Mar 03, 2023 Human Rights

02 03 2023 ambassador himalee arunatilaka CD

Address by H.E. Himalee Arunatilaka Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka at the Conference on Disarmament

Mar 03, 2023 Disarmament

Sri Lanka Statement at the Thematic Session on Negative Security Assurance Conference on Disarmament , 09 February 2023

Feb 21, 2023 Disarmament

75 th National Day Message 2023 - H. E.the President

Feb 04, 2023 Other Statements

Sri Lanka concludes Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council, UPR Working Group , Geneva

Feb 03, 2023 Human Rights

Sri Lanka concludes its Review under the 4th Cycle of the Universal (UPR)

Feb 01, 2023 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Statement at the Plenary of the Conference on Disarmament , 23 January 2023

Jan 25, 2023 Disarmament

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Developing countries are the worst affected by rising emissions from the industrialized world, and must be compensated – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes at COP 27

Nov 14, 2022 Environment

Sri Lanka rejects resolution at the UN Human Rights Council

Oct 07, 2022 Mission Statements

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka at the 51st Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 12 September 2022

Sep 12, 2022 Human Rights

Tenth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (10MSP) 30 August to 2 September 2022

Sep 06, 2022 Disarmament

16 june 2022 hon mfa H.E. high commissionerimg human rights

Foreign Minister meets High Commissioner for Human Rights on the side lines of 50th Session of the Human Rights Council

Jun 21, 2022 Human Rights

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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka at the 50th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 13 June 2022

Jun 14, 2022 Human Rights

10 may 2022 Photo General Exchange of Views r

OEWG on reducing space threats through norms, rules, and principles of responsible behaviours, 10 May 2022

May 13, 2022 Disarmament

9 may 2022 Agenda Take stock of international law concerning threats arising from state behaviour with respect to outer space

Take stock of international law and other normative frameworks concerning threats arising from state behaviour with respect to outer space, 9 May 2022

May 12, 2022 Disarmament

Overwhelming support for Sri Lanka at the Interactive Dialogue at the Human Rights Council

Mar 08, 2022 Human Rights

Interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka Statement by Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka (Geneva, 04 March 2022)

Mar 06, 2022 Human Rights

Address by the Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka at the High Level Session of the Conference on Disarmament, 28 February 2022

Mar 01, 2022 Disarmament

49th session of the Human Rights Council High Level Segment Statement by Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka

Mar 01, 2022 Human Rights

14 sep 2021 48 session Human Right Council

Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka at the 48th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 14 September 2021, Geneva

Sep 14, 2021 Human Rights

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka during the Quadrennial panel discussion on promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic ideal at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council

Jul 07, 2021 Human Rights

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council

Jul 07, 2021 Human Rights

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council

Jun 23, 2021 Human Rights

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to health at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council

Jun 23, 2021 Human Rights

47th session of the Human Rights Council: Statement delivered by Sri Lanka at the Right of Reply segment of the Interactive Dialogue on the Annual Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Jun 22, 2021 Human Rights

Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Agenda Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ (A/HRC/46/20) 24th February 2021

Feb 24, 2021 Human Rights

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Statement by Hon Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka at the High Level Segment of the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council 23 February 2021, Geneva

Feb 23, 2021 Human Rights

Statement delivered by Sri Lanka at the International Dialogue on Migration during the Panel 2 on "Protection of vulnerable migrants during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis" on 15th October 2020 at International Conference Centre, Geneva (CICG)

Oct 16, 2020 Migration & Refugees

09 oct 2020 Social forum human rights council

Statement by Sri Lanka during the panel discussion on "The role of the state and public policies to address poverty and inequalities" at the UN Human Rights Council's Social Forum 2020

Oct 09, 2020 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the General Debate of the 71st Annual Session of the Executive Committee of the UNHCR programme

Oct 07, 2020 Humanitarian Affairs

Statement by Sri Lanka at the ID with the Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights on the report of the Secretary-General on co-operation with the UN its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights during the 45th session of the UN HRC

Sep 30, 2020 Human Rights

45th Session of the Human Rights Council – Statement by GoSL – Item 7 General Debate

Sep 30, 2020 Human Rights

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Statement by Sri Lanka at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since1967, during the 44th session of the Human Rights Council

Jul 17, 2020 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association during the 44th session of the Human Rights Council

Jul 10, 2020 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, during the 44th Session of the HRC

Jul 06, 2020 Human Rights

06 july 2020 first secretary ms udani gunawardena

Statement by Sri Lanka at the ID with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

Jul 06, 2020 Human Rights

44th Session of the Human Rights Council Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner 02 July 2020

Jul 02, 2020 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council on racially inspired human rights violations against people of African descent,17 June 2020

Jun 17, 2020 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the resumed 43rd session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 7: Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, 15 June 2020 (2)

Jun 17, 2020 Human Rights

Sri Lanka raises concerns on reference to Sri Lanka in OHCHR press release

Jun 08, 2020 Human Rights

02 03 2020 statement freedom of religious or belief

Statement of Sri Lanka at Interactive Dialogue of the 43rd Session of Human Rights Council with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

Mar 02, 2020 Human Rights

Foreign Relations Minister meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Feb 28, 2020 Human Rights

Statement made by Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign Relations at the 43rd Session of the Human Rights Council

Feb 27, 2020 Human Rights

26 02 2020 hon mfa 43 hrc high level segment

43rd Session of the Human Rights Council – High Level Segment Statement by Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri Lanka

Feb 27, 2020 Human Rights

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena Arrives in Geneva to attend the Human Rights Council Session

Feb 25, 2020 Human Rights

Foreign Secretary Aryasinha meets Human Rights Council President in Geneva

Feb 22, 2020 Human Rights

72nd Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence celebrated in Geneva

Feb 10, 2020 other

Ambassador Azeez chairs a panel discussion on debt securitization of development finance

Dec 09, 2019 Trade & Development

Policy of ‘Leave No One Behind’ in development must resonate at all levels, Sri Lanka tells WHO Heath Forum

Oct 17, 2019 Health

70th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) of UNHCR

Oct 10, 2019 Migration & Refugees

70th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) of UNHCR

Oct 10, 2019 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka highlights the importance of education in the promotion and protection of the rights of children and youth

Oct 02, 2019 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says Intellectual Property vital for Socio-Economic advancement

Oct 01, 2019 Intellectual Property

Statement delivered by the Delegation of Sri Lanka at the Clustered Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances (WGEID)

Sep 18, 2019 Human Rights

Statement by the Delegation of Sri Lanka at the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council

Sep 11, 2019 Human Rights

Contribution of SDGs and Human Rights to advancing Olympic and Sports Ideals

Aug 07, 2019 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Updates HRC on Human Rights Measures taken to advance Human Rights, Peace and Security

Jun 25, 2019 Human Rights

National laws and policies aim at effective prevention of Sale of Children and Child Prostitution and Pornography, Sri Lanka says in Geneva

Jun 03, 2019 Human Rights

Minister of Science, Technology and Research Sujeewa Senasinghe discusses further cooperation with CERN

May 22, 2019 Science & Technology

Minister Sujeewa Sengasinghe says technology and innovation will be brought closer to the public ensuring that one will be left behind

May 19, 2019 Science & Technology

Risk-sensitive economic planning critical for post-disaster revival

May 17, 2019 Environment

Sri Lanka will emerge stronger as a vibrant society and robust economy – Ambassador Azeez

May 02, 2019 Trade & Development

Inter-faith service in Bern, Switzerland invoke blessings on victims of Easter Sunday attacks

May 01, 2019 other

The Secretary-General’s statement on the postponement of CoP18

Apr 29, 2019 Environment

'Tripitakabhivandana' celebration in Geneva highlights 'Tripitaka' as a shared global intellectual treasure

Apr 08, 2019 other

Studying health effects of micro-plastics will be a catalyst in efforts to save our oceans

Apr 03, 2019 Environment

Foreign Minister and delegation meet UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Director General UN Office in Geneva

Mar 23, 2019 Human Rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Hon. Tilak Marapana, PC., MP, addresses the 40th Session of the HRC during the adoption of the draft resolution 'Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka'

Mar 22, 2019 Human Rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Tilak Marapana, addresses the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Mar 20, 2019 Human Rights

Sports - an important means of empowering people and bridging divides within societies – Ambassador Azeez tells the Human Rights Council

Mar 14, 2019 Human Rights

“The environment is an enduring aspect of Sri Lanka’s national development”

Mar 11, 2019 Environment

Sri Lanka's statement on the Report of the Independent Expert on Foreign Debt and Human Rights

Mar 01, 2019 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says multilateralism could still deliver despite challenges

Feb 27, 2019 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Mission in Geneva celebrates 71st Independence Day

Feb 18, 2019 other

Sri Lanka to host COP18 of CITES in Colombo from 23 May to 3rd June 2019

Feb 14, 2019 Environment

Sri Lanka hosts 2nd South Asian High Energy Physics Instrumentation Workshop

Jan 31, 2019 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka pledges support for protection of refugees at the 2019 UNHCR Global Appeal

Dec 12, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka pledges support for protection of refugees at the 2019 UNHCR Global Appeal

Dec 12, 2018 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka says the Global Compact for Migration is not the end, but beginning of real work

Nov 28, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka Permanent Mission Participates in the Annual UN Women’s Guild Charity Bazaar

Nov 22, 2018 other

Sri Lanka Highlights Priorities in Health - Security Interface in Geneva

Nov 21, 2018 Health

UNCTAD's Commission concludes on a confident note under Sri Lanka's Chairmanship

Nov 16, 2018 Trade & Development

Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez elected the Chairperson of the 10th Session of the UNCTAD Trade and Development Commission

Nov 12, 2018 Trade & Development

Ambassador Azeez Assures New DG-IOM Sri Lanka's continued cooperation

Nov 09, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Ambassador Azeez co-chairs the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

Nov 08, 2018 Health

Director General of WIPO Commends Sri Lanka's Progress in Intellectual Property

Oct 06, 2018 Intellectual Property

Sri Lanka says challenges related to mixed migration flows must also be addressed

Oct 05, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka's Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez Chairs the Social Forum 2018 of the UN Human Rights Council

Oct 01, 2018 Human Rights

Ambassador Azeez Emphasizes the Importance of IP for Sustainable Development

Sep 25, 2018 Intellectual Property

Sri Lanka’s Statement on the Report on Sri Lanka by the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

Sep 12, 2018 Human Rights

Sri Lanka participated at the Manila Conference on 'Future of Migration'

Sep 06, 2018 Migration & Refugees

15 08 2018 meeting with Mr. Filippo Grandi1

UNHCR invites Sri Lanka to play an active role in the organization

Aug 15, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Forging stronger ties between Switzerland and Sri Lanka

Aug 10, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Minister of Telecommunication, Digital Infrastructure and Foreign Employment Harin Fernando holds discussions with DG/IOM and SG/ITU

Jul 20, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Interview with Chairperson of the Office on Missing Persons (OMP)

Jul 19, 2018 Human Rights

Unveiling of a painting in honour of late Lakshman Kadirgamar

Jun 22, 2018 Intellectual Property

MEDIA RELEASE ON A LIST OF NAMES PUBLISHED ONLINE BY THE ITJP - INTERNATIONAL TRUTH AND JUSTICE PROJECT

Jun 22, 2018 Human Rights

Sri Lanka ready to share expertise with ILO in its efforts in preventing child labour

Jun 04, 2018 Labour & Employment

Ambassador Azeez meets H.E. Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, High Commissioner for Human Rights

May 30, 2018 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne elected as Vice-Chair of WHO Executive Board in Geneva

May 30, 2018 Health

ICRC commends the positive post-conflict developments in Sri Lanka

May 23, 2018 Humanitarian Affairs

Minister Sarath Amunugama participates in the high level discussions at the 21st Session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development

May 23, 2018 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka discusses further collaboration with CERN

May 23, 2018 Science & Technology

Inter – agency cooperation vital to ensure labour migration benefits to Developing Countries. Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative

May 23, 2018 Labour & Employment

Sri Lanka a major player in Migration Health says Director General of IOM

May 23, 2018 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka has made considerable strides in the IT sector says Secretary-General of ITU

May 22, 2018 Science & Technology

Statement by Sri Lanka at the 28th Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

May 18, 2018 Human Rights

The myth of inferiority attributed to women over centuries must be dispelled, Sri Lanka urges the UN Expert Forum in Geneva

May 04, 2018 Human Rights

Ambassador Azeez paid a courtesy call on UNCTAD Secretary General

May 01, 2018 Trade & Development

Sri Lanka says ‘In Development Dialogue, Addressing poverty and other constraints in imperative’.

Apr 25, 2018 Human Rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Tilak Marapana, addresses the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Mar 21, 2018 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s UPR Report Adopted

Mar 19, 2018 Human Rights

The 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence celebrated in Geneva

Feb 08, 2018 other

Director General of the WHO says World Health Day 2018 will be celebrated in Sri Lanka

Jan 23, 2018 Health

Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) considers Sri Lanka Report at its 77th Session

Jan 15, 2018 Human Rights

Minister Samarawickrama Meets with World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Eve of the Davos Summit

Jan 15, 2018 World Economic Forum

Sri Lanka pledged a voluntary contribution of 15,000 US$ towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019

Dec 05, 2017 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka announces dates for the 18th Meeting of Conference of Parties to the CITES to be held in the Colombo in 2019

Dec 03, 2017 Environment

"Sri Lanka–IOM bilateral cooperation has grown exponentially over the last few years" –Director-General of IOM

Dec 01, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka to strengthen collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization

Nov 21, 2017 Environment

Adoption of the Working Group Report of the Third Cycle of Sri Lanka’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the 28th Session of the UPR Working Group, 17 November 2017 in Geneva

Nov 17, 2017 Human Rights

Third Cycle of Sri Lanka’s Review at the 28th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, 15 November 2017 in Geneva

Nov 15, 2017 Human Rights

Sri Lanka to be reviewed at the 28th Session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group on 15 November 2017

Nov 13, 2017 Human Rights

UNCTAD to support Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review in Sri Lanka

Nov 13, 2017 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka Pledges US $ 50,000 to assist the Rohingaya Refugee Crisis

Oct 23, 2017 Humanitarian Affairs

Deputy Minister Manusha Nanayakkara participates in the Seventh Global Meeting of Chairs and Secretariats of Regional Consultative Processes on Migration in Geneva

Oct 13, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Deputy Minister of Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara discusses bilateral cooperation with IOM in Geneva

Oct 11, 2017 Migration & Refugees

68th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom) of UNHCR held in Geneva

Oct 09, 2017 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka participates in the 57th series of Meetings of the Assemblies of Member States of WIPO

Oct 09, 2017 Intellectual Property

UN ready to provide fullest support to SL to build as an exemplary nation in the world where prosperity and reconciliation achieved -UNSG

Sep 25, 2017 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process is proceeded step by step – President to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Sep 25, 2017 Human Rights

Chairperson Abu Dhabi Dialogue -Minister Thalatha Athukorala visits Abu Dhabi

Sep 15, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka calls for sharing of best practices among Asian consular representatives in GCC countries to meet the day-to-day consular needs of migrants

Sep 12, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Dengue Epidemic in Sri Lanka is successfully brought under control

Aug 21, 2017 Health

Sri Lankan students participate in the CERN Summer Student's Programme

Aug 21, 2017 Science & Technology

Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) convened a Special Workshop in Dubai from 4-5 July 2017, in operationalizing four key areas adopted in the 4th Ministerial Meeting held in Colombo early this year.

Jul 26, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Invitation for views and observations on Sri Lanka’s draft National Report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Human Rights

Jul 06, 2017 Human Rights

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) considers Sri Lanka Report

Jul 04, 2017 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Signs an Agreement with Germany to Recruit Sri Lankans as Geriatric Care Nurses

Jul 03, 2017 Labour & Employment

Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam of Sri Lanka re-elected to the UN Committee on Migrant Workers

Jun 30, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka to work towards the green initiatives of the International Labour Organisation

Jun 30, 2017 Labour & Employment

Sri Lanka shares its experience on Labour Migration Governance at the 106th Labour Conference

Jun 13, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka Responds to Report of SR on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers

Jun 12, 2017 Human Rights

Minister Senaratne highlights Sri Lanka’s health achievements at the 70th World Health Assembly in Geneva

May 26, 2017 Health

Study on promoting awareness on the role of IP in Sri Lanka's tourism sector nears finalization

May 17, 2017 Intellectual Property

Minister Premajayantha calls for cross–border cooperation to finance e –waste management in the developing countries

May 11, 2017 Environment

Sri Lanka calls for adequate reflection of migrant health in the Global Compact on Migration (GCM)

May 09, 2017 Migration & Refugees

CERN to assist Sri Lanka to develop Physics teaching and scientific collaboration

May 08, 2017 Science & Technology

Minister Bathiudeen emphasizes urgency of developing a National Policy in Traditional Knowledge

May 03, 2017 Intellectual Property

Sri Lankan Inventions shine at the 45th International Inventors Exhibition in Geneva

Apr 13, 2017 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka calls for the use of the framework of Right to Development in reinforcing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

Apr 03, 2017 Human Rights

IOM Chief commends Sri Lanka’s dynamism and perseverance as the Chair of the Colombo Process

Apr 02, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka’s efforts to draft a national policy on Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions commended

Mar 31, 2017 Intellectual Property

Sri Lanka thanks countries that helped in Geneva

Mar 24, 2017 Human Rights

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Harsha De Silva, MP, addresses the 34th Session of the HRC during the adoption of the draft resolution 'Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka'

Mar 24, 2017 Human Rights

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Harsha De Silva, MP, addresses the 34th Session of the HRC

Mar 22, 2017 Human Rights

The ‘Colombo Statement’, first ever political commitment agreed by countries to advance the migrant health agenda

Mar 16, 2017 Migration & Refugees

The ‘Colombo Statement’, first ever political commitment agreed by countries to advance the migrant health agenda

Mar 16, 2017 Health

Ambassador Aryasinha responds to the Report on Sri Lanka by the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues

Mar 15, 2017 Human Rights

Briefing on “Development in Sri Lanka” held on the sidelines of HRC 34

Mar 07, 2017 Human Rights

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera Meets High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein

Mar 06, 2017 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s Statement on the Report on Sri Lanka by the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Mar 03, 2017 Human Rights

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera meets UN Secretary General

Mar 02, 2017 Human Rights

Statement by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera to the 34th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Feb 28, 2017 Human Rights

Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Considers Report of Sri Lanka

Feb 25, 2017 Human Rights

The 69th Independence Anniversary celebrated in Geneva

Feb 10, 2017 other

Sri Lanka boosts scientific cooperation with CERN

Feb 09, 2017 Science & Technology

Rehabilitative Health Services to be a key component in health delivery system of Sri Lanka, says Minister Senaratne

Feb 08, 2017 Health

Sri Lanka chaired Abu Dhabi Dialogue’s proactive engagement on the Global Compact on Migration commended

Feb 05, 2017 Migration & Refugees

Mission organizes an event to commence the National Integration and Reconciliation Week and to mark the Second Anniversary of the Inauguration-in-Office of H.E. the President

Jan 17, 2017 other

Sri Lanka ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

Jan 16, 2017 Labour & Employment

107th Council of the International Organization for Migration 5-8 December 2016

Dec 13, 2016 Migration & Refugees

CDIP Project on Intellectual Property, Tourism and Culture launched in Sri Lanka

Nov 18, 2016 Intellectual Property

Committee Against Torture Considers Report of Sri Lanka

Nov 18, 2016 Human Rights

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IOM to extend assistance to Sri Lanka in training and capacity building

Oct 17, 2016 Migration & Refugees

Minister Thalatha Atukorale says “Colombo Process will seek to be a bridge between labour sending and receiving countries in Asia”

Oct 14, 2016 Migration & Refugees

UNHCR pledges to continue to work with Sri Lanka

Oct 08, 2016 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka accedes to the Marrakesh Treaty to increase access to books, magazines and other printed materials for persons with print disabilities

Oct 05, 2016 Intellectual Property

Director General of WHO commends President Sirisena for advancing the health sector in Sri Lanka

Sep 23, 2016 Health

Sri Lanka committed to see expedited transformation into sustainable development

Sep 19, 2016 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s Statement on the Report by the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances

Sep 15, 2016 Human Rights

UN Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) considers report of Sri Lanka

Sep 01, 2016 Human Rights

Colombo Process Ministerial Declaration Sets New Goals for the Group

Aug 30, 2016 Migration & Refugees

Ambassador Aryasinha details tangible achievements of Sri Lanka's Chairmanship of the Colombo Process

Aug 30, 2016 Migration & Refugees

Two Sri Lankan students participate for the first time in the CERN Summer Student Programme

Aug 27, 2016 Science & Technology

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Foreign Minister inaugurates Colombo Process Ministerial Meeting

Aug 27, 2016 Migration & Refugees

Work on first Sri Lanka Innovation Index begins

Aug 26, 2016 Intellectual Property

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination considers report of Sri Lanka

Aug 18, 2016 Human Rights

Sri Lanka receives WHO Certification for Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis

Jul 21, 2016 Health

UNITAR and the Group of Fifteen in Geneva sign a Framework for Cooperation

Jul 06, 2016 South South Cooperation

Statement by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera to the 32nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Jun 29, 2016 Human Rights

Foreign Minister Meets High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein

Jun 29, 2016 Human Rights

Briefing on “Recent Developments in Sri Lanka” held on the sidelines of HRC 32

Jun 29, 2016 Human Rights

Sri Lanka remains committed to ensure the Right to Development through its national development policies

Jun 18, 2016 Human Rights

South Centre and Group of Fifteen (G-15) Secretariats strengthen cooperation

Jun 17, 2016 South South Cooperation

Minister Seneviratne briefs the International Labour Conference on Sri Lanka’s efforts towards Decent Work Programme

Jun 13, 2016 Labour & Employment

Minister Senaratne draws attention of the World Health Assembly to the recent floods in Sri Lanka

May 26, 2016 Health

Prospects for Sri Lankan scientific community to engage in research carried out by CERN

May 19, 2016 Science & Technology

SRI LANKA TO CHAIR ‘ABU DHABI DIALOGUE’ AMONG ASIAN COUNTRIES OF LABOUR ORIGIN AND DESTINATION

May 17, 2016 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka is moving towards a knowledge-based society through Science and Technology Development

May 17, 2016 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka first South Asian state to become a party to the Budapest Convention

May 06, 2016 Science & Technology

WIPO commends Sri Lanka for concrete deliverables under IP Action Plan

Apr 28, 2016 Intellectual Property

Sri Lankan inventors win 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals at the 44th International Inventors Exhibition in Geneva

Apr 21, 2016 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka integrating IP into national policy formulation with special emphasis on innovation

Apr 20, 2016 Intellectual Property

High Level Delegation Visits WEF as follow-up to Davos

Mar 26, 2016 World Economic Forum

Government of Sri Lanka takes note of the Report by the SR on Minority Issues and welcomes her visit to Sri Lanka

Mar 16, 2016 Human Rights

The 68th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrated in Geneva

Feb 10, 2016 other

Sri Lanka ratifies the Employment Policy Convention No. 122

Feb 08, 2016 Labour & Employment

'CITES and wildlife trade – how CITES works and how it links to wildlife tourism’

Jan 26, 2016 Environment

Sri Lanka has embarked on a great mission towards achieving reconciliation - PM

Jan 26, 2016 World Economic Forum

Sri Lanka expresses commitment to protect endangered wildlife species

Jan 24, 2016 Environment

Sri Lanka selected for WIPO Project on Intellectual Property, Tourism and Culture

Jan 14, 2016 Intellectual Property

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Multi-religious observances held to mark the First Anniversary of the assumption of the office of H.E. the President

Jan 11, 2016 other

Sri Lanka says “renewed political commitment to strengthen National IHL Compliance”

Dec 10, 2015 Humanitarian Affairs

President Sirisena Proposes holding a Global Consultation in Sri Lanka on the Lessons Learnt in Advancing the Health of Migrants

Nov 28, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka's leadership of the Colombo Process commended at IOM Council in Geneva

Nov 25, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka’s famed pure Ceylon Tea showcased

Nov 25, 2015 other

Colombo Process meeting concludes with far reaching decisions aimed at ensuring skilled and safe labour migration from Asia

Nov 07, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Colombo Process has shown that being competitors for the same markets does not stand in the way of collective action - Ambassador Aryasinha

Nov 05, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka says migration cuts across several aspects of development in the SDGs incorporated into the Development Agenda

Oct 26, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Initiatives for migrants under Sri Lanka's leadership of the Colombo Process commended at Cairo Meeting

Oct 23, 2015 Migration & Refugees

Ambassador Aryasinha Addresses the 66th Session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Oct 08, 2015 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka participates in the 55th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of Member States of WIPO

Oct 06, 2015 Intellectual Property

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Sri Lanka speaks during the adoption of the consensus Resolution on Sri Lanka

Oct 01, 2015 Human Rights

Sri Lanka participates in the discussion on OHCHR report on Sri Lanka

Sep 30, 2015 Human Rights

Sri Lanka participates in General debate on Right to Development

Sep 25, 2015 Human Rights

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Ambassador Aryasinha outlines Sri Lanka’s views at informal on resolution

Sep 21, 2015 Human Rights

Foreign Minister Samaraweera addresses the 30th Session of the HRC in Geneva

Sep 14, 2015 Human Rights

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Foreign Minister Samaraweera meets Prince Zeid

Sep 14, 2015 Human Rights

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G-15 with South Centre concludes series of symposia with Geneva based International Organisations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Jul 15, 2015 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka‘s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha and the Director General of CERN, Mr. Rolf-Dieter Heurer, signed an “Expression of Interest’ (EOI) Agreement to begin cooperation between CERN and the scientific community in Sri Lanka, on Thursday, 25 June 2015 at the CERN Headquarters in Geneva. Dr. Rüdiger Voss, Head of International Relations CERN, Mrs. Samantha Jayasuriya, Deputy Permanent Representative and Ms. Dilini Gunasekera, Second Secretary of the Sri Lanka Permanent Mission, were associated in the ceremony.

Sri Lanka initiates collaboration with CERN

Jun 28, 2015 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka highlights the importance of enhancing public investment in education

Jun 23, 2015 Human Rights

Sri Lanka takes action against traffickers under due processes while treating migrants as victims of smugglers

Jun 16, 2015 Human Rights

Minister S.B. Nawinne addresses the International Labour Conference in Geneva

Jun 05, 2015 Labour & Employment

Minister Senaratne engages in series of Meetings on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly

Jun 02, 2015 Health

Sri Lanka takes a lead in Multi-lingual Internet Initiatives

Jun 01, 2015 Science & Technology

"Pictorial warning is the most cost effective means of controlling tobacco related NCDs, including cancer “- WHO DG tells event hosted by Sri Lanka in Geneva

May 28, 2015 Health

Minister Dr. Rajitha Senartne addresses the World Health Assembly in Geneva

May 20, 2015 Health

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Sri Lanka joins special session to mark the 150th Anniversary of the ITU

May 18, 2015 Science & Technology

G-15 with South Centre holds Consultation with Geneva based International Organisations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda

May 06, 2015 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka address Third Session of the Open-ended IWG on a Draft UN Declaration on the Right to Peace

Apr 30, 2015 Human Rights

Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Mr. S.S. Miyanawala, addresses the 15th Session of the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) held 20-24 April 2015.

WIPO assures support in orienting Sri Lanka towards a knowledge and innovation economy

Apr 26, 2015 Intellectual Property

Sri Lankan Inventors win gold at the 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Switzerland, the world’s largest market-place for inventions

Apr 24, 2015 Science & Technology

Ambassador Aryasinha speaks on "The Role of Women in Peace-building: a Sri Lankan perspective"

Apr 07, 2015 Human Rights

Minister Amaratunga urges International Community to increase global cooperation in disaster manangement with developing countries

Mar 16, 2015 Environment

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Foreign Minister Meets High Commissioner for Human Rights

Mar 02, 2015 Human Rights

Foreign Minister addresses High-level Segment of HRC in Geneva

Mar 02, 2015 Human Rights

The consistent Free Health Policy of Sri Lanka sets an effective and successful model for Developing Countries

Feb 20, 2015 Health

Sri Lanka calls for greater pace in the Working Group on Right to Development

Feb 17, 2015 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha calls on expatriate Sri Lankans and organizations to help in making the 'Declaration of Peace' pledge a reality abroad in practical ways

Feb 10, 2015 other

Senior Advisor Jayantha Dhanapala meets with High Commissioner for Human Rights and Members of the Human Rights Council

Jan 29, 2015 Human Rights

Buddhist Centre opened in the “House of Religion” in Bern

Dec 19, 2014 other

"Global South must reflect on 'how' development is done,not just 'what' is done"- Ambassador Aryasinha

Dec 13, 2014 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka pledged a voluntary contribution of 10,000 US$ towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2015

Dec 09, 2014 Humanitarian Affairs

Sri Lanka joins in measures to protect migrant workers at the Abu Dhabi Dialogue

Nov 30, 2014 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka maintains a human rights based approach towards its migrant workers with a comprehensive labour migration policy

Nov 26, 2014 Migration & Refugees

The Group of Fifteen urges for a further political and public recognition of the positive contribution of migration to development

Nov 26, 2014 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka’s finest Tea at UN Bazaar

Nov 20, 2014 other

Sri Lanka reiterates its support for the adoption of a Declaration on Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas

Nov 13, 2014 Human Rights

GOSL responds to News Release by the UN OHCHR

Nov 08, 2014 Human Rights

G-15 Foreign Ministers call for greater engagement with Post-2015 Development Agenda

Nov 05, 2014 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka emphasizes commitment to address the issue of 'ethical labour recruitment practices' during its tenure as Colombo Process Chair

Nov 02, 2014 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka emphasizes commitment to address the issue of 'ethical labour recruitment practices' during its tenure as Colombo Process Chair

Nov 02, 2014 Human Rights

BOI represents Sri Lanka at the World Investment Forum 2014

Oct 20, 2014 Trade & Development

Sri Lanka should be judged in proportion to the challenges faced by a country emerging from a 30 year terrorist conflict - Ambassador Aryasinha tells the Human Rights Committee in Geneva

Oct 08, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka asks refugee receiving countries to expedite processes of finalizing resettlement claims

Oct 02, 2014 Humanitarian Affairs

Like Minded Group Joint Statement says " the intrusive mandate given to the OHCHR by Res. 25/1 to carry out investigations on Sri Lanka is unwarranted"

Sep 26, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka will not help legitimize a flawed process that could set dangerous precedent by cooperating with the OHCHR investigation

Sep 25, 2014 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha commends Sri Lanka – WIPO Action Plan as a useful model for Developing Countries

Sep 23, 2014 Intellectual Property

Success in the process of drafting a Declaration on Right to Peace should be through consensus

Sep 19, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka implements projects aimed at protecting and promoting the heritage of indigenous people

Sep 19, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka commitment to advance supportive, fair and enabling global partnerships and actions for realising the MDGs and SGDs

Sep 19, 2014 Human Rights

G-15 urged UNCTAD to concentrate on advancing New and Pragmatic Policy Responses in addressing Multi-Faceted Challenges in Developing Countries

Sep 16, 2014 Trade & Development

G-15 urged UNCTAD to concentrate on advancing New and Pragmatic Policy Responses in addressing Multi-Faceted Challenges in Developing Countries

Sep 16, 2014 South South Cooperation

Multiple initiatives taken to address allegations of disappearances

Sep 12, 2014 Human Rights

Unilateral coercive measures hinders the fostering of a democratic and equitable international order

Sep 11, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka fully committed to address the increasing challenges of the ageing population

Sep 10, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka responds during discussion on UN High Commissioner's Report to the 27th Session of the Human Rights Council

Sep 08, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka completes development of risk profiles for major natural hazards, and landslide and drought hazard assessments

Jul 22, 2014 Environment

Sri Lanka promotes participation of disable persons in vocational training in line with LLRC Recommendations

Jun 25, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka rejects inference that the presence of the military contributes to the insecurity of women and girls in the former conflict-affected areas

Jun 23, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka briefs Human Rights Council on action taken by Government following incidents of communal violence

Jun 20, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says preserving and enriching multicultural and multilingual diversity is a first step in promoting better understanding among different communities

Jun 16, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka committed to eradicating of all forms of human trafficking

Jun 13, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka demonstrated that humanitarian crises can be overcome with political commitment- Amb. Aryasinha

Jun 13, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says in national policy formulation to combat violence against women, it is necessary to focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women

Jun 12, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says States should take steps to implement health education programmes to promote healthy food options in schools

Jun 11, 2014 Human Rights

G-15 Urges all WSIS+10 Stakeholders to play a Greater Role in Ensuring Inclusiveness of Information Society

Jun 10, 2014 South South Cooperation

G-15 Urges all WSIS+10 Stakeholders to play a Greater Role in Ensuring Inclusiveness of Information Society

Jun 10, 2014 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka says will not cooperate with the OHCHR-driven "comprehensive investig ation"

Jun 10, 2014 Human Rights

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Minister Gamini Lokuge briefs ILC on Sri Lanka National Human Resource and Employment Policy and its Work Plan

Jun 05, 2014 Labour & Employment

The G-15 remains convinced that the eradication of forced lablour is essential for the full enjoyment of human rights and human dignity

Jun 04, 2014 Labour & Employment

G-15 says “Despite progress in spread of ICT worldwide, there remain significant challenges”

Jun 04, 2014 South South Cooperation

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“Let us all be eco-centered rather than ego-centered” – Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena

May 20, 2014 Health

G-15 Calls for WIPO to pursue balanced and Development-Oriented activities on Intellectual Property

May 20, 2014 Intellectual Property

G-15 CALLS FOR WIPO TO PURSUE BALANCED AND DEVELOPMENT-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

May 20, 2014 South South Cooperation

Minister Ranawaka says ” Sri Lanka is currently engaged in formulating an Investment Framework for R & D”

May 16, 2014 Science & Technology

Colombo Process Senior Officials Meeting concludes in Colombo

May 16, 2014 Migration & Refugees

10 point Action Plan' to boost Intellectual Property benefits in Sri Lanka

May 09, 2014 Intellectual Property

Sri Lanka wins two Gold Medals and two Bronze Medals at the 42nd International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva

Apr 10, 2014 Science & Technology

Sri Lanka acutely conscious of extremist elements and terrorist groups seeking to foster separatist agenda and engender hatred, discrimination and intolerance

Apr 07, 2014 Human Rights

Countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America express their support to Sri Lanka’s efforts at achieving national reconciliation

Mar 31, 2014 Human Rights

Countries supporting US-led action against Sri Lanka are now a minority in the HRC - Amb. Aryasinha

Mar 28, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says Resolution driven by the electoral compulsions of some States at the behest of elements with links to the LTTE

Mar 27, 2014 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha says request to the Office of the High Commissioner to undertake a comprehensive independent investigation reflective of partisan politicised agenda

Mar 26, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka asks states what action they would take if confronted with the threat of re-grouping terror networks in their countries

Mar 26, 2014 Human Rights

Dr. Gamani Corea’s legacy and intellectual prophecy continues to inspire the G-15 and South Centre - Ambassador Aryasinha

Mar 20, 2014 South South Cooperation

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Government has granted compensation to places of religious worship destroyed during the conflict period

Mar 19, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka details sequence of events leading to recent arrest and detentions in Killinochchi

Mar 18, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says promotion and protection of human rights must be based on the principles of cooperation and genuine dialogue

Mar 17, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka reiterates need for country's consent for international action to protect human rights

Mar 16, 2014 Human Rights

Minister Samarasinghe says Sri Lanka’s Opposition to the Resolution was a fight on a matter of Principle

Mar 13, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says dialogue continues to ensure interfaith harmony and understanding

Mar 12, 2014 Human Rights

49,488 houses have been constructed in the Northern and Eastern Provinces for the IDPs

Mar 09, 2014 Human Rights

Minister Peiris calls on President of UNHRC, Ndong Ella

Mar 09, 2014 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha says draft resolution of core group violates the constitutional provisions of Sri Lanka

Mar 08, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka expresses reservations on attempts to politicise the situation of Sri Lanka in the Council

Mar 07, 2014 Human Rights

Minister Peiris tells HC Pillay that the disproportionate negative attention is making the difficult task of reconciliation in Sri Lanka even harder

Mar 05, 2014 Human Rights

Minister Peiris rejects High Commissioner’s Report says those “those who exalt its virtues only seek to inflict harm on the reconciliation process”

Mar 05, 2014 Human Rights

External Affairs Minister Peiris to address HRC High Level Segment on Wednesday

Mar 03, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka rejects High Commissioner Pillay's call "to establish an international inquiry mechanism"

Feb 24, 2014 Human Rights

Statement made by Ambassador Aryasinha at Independence Day Celebrations 2014

Sri Lankans in Geneva celebrate Independence Day

Feb 17, 2014 other

Sri Lanka says strong political will essential to achieve substantive progress at the IGC

Feb 04, 2014 Intellectual Property

Secretary Weeratunga briefs Geneva diplomats on progress in national reconciliation

Jan 23, 2014 Human Rights

Sri Lanka and the Philippines discuss collaboration between the Colombo Process and Abu Dhabi Dialogue

Jan 08, 2014 Migration & Refugees

G-15 calls for fresh impetus for early conclusion of the DDA with a “development” -oriented outcome

Dec 05, 2013 Trade & Development

G-15 emphasizes need to address international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner

Nov 29, 2013 Migration & Refugees

G-15 emphasizes need to address international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner

Nov 29, 2013 South South Cooperation

SL to address regional mismatches on supply & demand in foreign employment throgh Colombo Process–Minister Dilan Perera

Nov 26, 2013 Migration & Refugees

G15 calls for promotion of South-South Cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property

Nov 22, 2013 Intellectual Property

G15 calls for promotion of South-South Cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property

Nov 22, 2013 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka in focus at UN Women’s Guild Bazaar in Geneva

Nov 19, 2013 other

WIPO and Sri Lanka to initiate a 10 Point Action Plan on Intellectual Property

Nov 18, 2013 Intellectual Property

Sri Lanka assumes leadership of the Colombo Process

Oct 25, 2013 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka leads G-15 in call for Heightened South-South Cooperation

Oct 03, 2013 South South Cooperation

SL receives broad cross-regional support in the HRC on substantive progress in reconciliation

Sep 26, 2013 Human Rights

High Commissioner Pillay has no mandate to set deadlines on Sri Lanka - Ambassador Aryasinha

Sep 25, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka empathetic to the many challenges faced by Sudan in its progression towards normalcy

Sep 25, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka reiterates its strong commitment to the core principles of equality and non-discrimination

Sep 24, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka believes IP is an important catalyst for economic and social empowerment

Sep 23, 2013 Intellectual Property

SL asks detractors at HRC not to discredit the Northern PC election process or prejudge its outcome

Sep 19, 2013 Human Rights

Draft bill to safeguard the existence and rights of Sri Lanka's indigenous people

Sep 17, 2013 Human Rights

G-15 emphasizes at UNCTAD that Post 2015 Development Agenda needs a renewed global partnership

Sep 16, 2013 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka calls for greater focus on addressing the special needs of developing countries

Sep 13, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says approach of each state to reconciliation must be context-specific

Sep 12, 2013 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha says Sri Lanka looks toward an objective and unbiased approach by HC Ms. Pillay

Sep 09, 2013 Human Rights

Major Trade Fair to coincide with CHOGM Colombo

Aug 16, 2013 Trade & Development

SL ready to share its experience as best practices on humanitarian effectiveness with other countries

Jul 17, 2013 Humanitarian Affairs

Minister Amunugama says Sri Lanka is a trend setter in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Jul 04, 2013 Trade & Development

Minister Amunugama says Sri Lanka is a trend setter in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Jul 04, 2013 South South Cooperation

SL says meaningful engagement not possible with pro-LTTE Diaspora seeking to prevent reconciliation

Jun 22, 2013 Migration & Refugees

G 15 delivers Joint Statement at 38th Session of FAO, Rome

Jun 16, 2013 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka’s education policy strengthens understanding between different ethnic groups

Jun 14, 2013 Human Rights

G-15 delivers Joint Statement at the 102nd International Labour Conference, Geneva

Jun 12, 2013 South South Cooperation

SLsays progress in addressing human rights concerns and reconciliation acknowledged by Int.community

Jun 07, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka's high enrolment rates in schools contribute to achieving gender parity

Jun 05, 2013 Human Rights

Minister Vitarana says SL expects to increase high tech value added exports from 1.5% to 10% by 2016

Jun 03, 2013 Trade & Development

SL emphasizes need for regulation, transparency and accountability in funding to NGOs and NPOs

Jun 02, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka says LLRC Action Plan seeks to extend the services of legal aid centres

Jun 01, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s candidate re-elected to the UN Committee on Migrant Workers

May 30, 2013 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha delivers the Sri Lanka National Statement at the 23rd Session of the HRC

May 27, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka participates at the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva

May 20, 2013 Health

Minister of Environment attends the High Level Segment of the Basel, Rott. & S'holm Conventions

May 18, 2013 Environment

A strong political will needed to finalize the process of endorsing the draft of UNRtD criteria-SL

May 13, 2013 Human Rights

Draft Migration Health Policy for Sri Lanka' to be submitted to Cabinet

Apr 19, 2013 Migration & Refugees

Ambassador Aryasinha thanks countries that stood by Sri Lanka

Mar 22, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s statement on the resolution No. A/HRC/22/L.1/Rev.1: at the UN HRC

Mar 21, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka vote highlights increasing divide within Human Rights Council

Mar 21, 2013 Human Rights

Developing countries express their confidence for the efforts made by Sri Lanka

Mar 20, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Statement on the Report of the UN OHCHR

Mar 20, 2013 Human Rights

External Affairs Minister Peiris says GoSL will request a vote on new US resolution

Mar 19, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka extends support to the State of Palestine

Mar 18, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka UPR Report unanimously adopted at the 47 member HRC

Mar 15, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka insists CJ impeachment constitutional

Mar 13, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Minorities

Mar 12, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka intervenes at Informal Meeting on the US Draft Resolution on Sri Lanka

Mar 08, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s Statement at the Annual Full Day Meeting on Rights of the Child

Mar 07, 2013 Human Rights

SL’s intervention : WG on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances & the SR on Freedom of Religion

Mar 06, 2013 Human Rights

Annual Discussion on Human Rights and Persons with Disability

Mar 06, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s intervention at the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defende

Mar 05, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka’s intervention at the Clustered Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteurs

Mar 05, 2013 Human Rights

Intervention by Ambassador Ravinatha Arysinha at the Screening of the film NO FIRE ZONE

Mar 01, 2013 Human Rights

UN HRC disassociates itself from the screening of No Fire Zone at the UN Premises in Geneva

Feb 28, 2013 Human Rights

Minister Samarasinghe delivers Sri Lanka National Statement at the 22nd Session of the HRC

Feb 27, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka should be encouraged, not singled out disproportionately at HRC

Feb 26, 2013 Human Rights

Protection of HR must conform to UN charter - SL

Feb 25, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lanka protests Screening of Channel 4 film in UN premises in Geneva

Feb 25, 2013 Human Rights

Sri Lankan Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation presents credentials

Feb 13, 2013 Mission Statements

Amb. Aryasinha calls on Sri Lankans abroad to help moderate negative narratives against Sri Lanka

Feb 04, 2013 other

UN Womens’ Guild prize winner makes her way to Sri Lanka

Jan 23, 2013 other

Foreign Govts. acknowledge that Sri Lankans who arrive illegally are economic migrants, not refugees

Dec 03, 2012 Migration & Refugees

Special UN meeting to commemorate the Int. Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Nov 29, 2012 Human Rights

Sri Lanka in focus at United Nations Women’s Guild Bazaar in Geneva

Nov 22, 2012 other

G-15 Workshop in Senegal on Best Practices on Renewable Energies

Nov 05, 2012 South South Cooperation

Minister Samarasinghe appreciates support expressed for Sri Lanka at the UPR

Nov 05, 2012 Human Rights

Sri Lanka holds Photographic Exhibition on the side lines of the UPR

Nov 05, 2012 Human Rights

Minister Samarasinghe addresses the Human Rights Council at Sri Lanka’s UPR

Nov 01, 2012 Human Rights

Sri Lanka nominated as coordinator of the Asian Group during the 2012 WIPO General Assembly

Oct 10, 2012 Intellectual Property

Downplaying Sri Lanka's post-conflict achievements, a disrespect to those who have suffered

Oct 02, 2012 Humanitarian Affairs

Professor Peiris chairs the 35th meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Group of (G) 15

Sep 27, 2012 South South Cooperation

Sri Lanka remains steadfast in its support to the Palestinian people at the 21st Session of the HRC

Sep 25, 2012 Human Rights

Amb. Aryasinha delivers G-15 Joint Statement at UNCTAD’s Trade & Development Board’s 59th Session

Sep 17, 2012 Trade & Development

Bureau of Foreign Employment shares SL’s lessons-learned & future plans at IOM workshop in Geneva

Sep 15, 2012 Migration & Refugees

Sri Lanka shares its poverty eradication experience at the 21st Session of the HRC

Sep 14, 2012 Human Rights

Sri Lanka at ID on 'Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-recurrence' and 'Children and Armed Conflict'

Sep 12, 2012 Human Rights

Ambassador Aryasinha delivers Sri Lanka National Statement at the 21st Session of the HRC

Sep 10, 2012 Human Rights

Statement by the Delegation of Sri Lanka at the 20th Session of the HRC - Geneva on 18th June 2012

Jun 18, 2012 Human Rights

The Hon Minister Maithripala Sirisena participates at the 65th World Health Assembly

May 31, 2012 Health

Ambassador Kunanayakam unanimously re-elected as Chairperson/Rapporteur of the UN HRC WG on the R2D

May 07, 2012 Human Rights

Sri Lankan Inventors shine in Geneva

Apr 23, 2012 Science & Technology

Amb Kunanayakam warns that the Council is being taken hostage to the hidden agendas of the mighty

Mar 23, 2012 Human Rights

STATEMENT BY PROFESSOR G.L. PEIRIS, MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFFAIRS

Mar 22, 2012 Human Rights

Ambassador Kunanayakam addresses the Council under Agenda Item 10

Mar 22, 2012 Human Rights

Hon. Minister Samarasinghe responds to the Resolution on Sri Lanka

Mar 22, 2012 Human Rights

Statement made by Mr Mohan Peiris under the thematic discussion on technical cooperation

Mar 22, 2012 Human Rights

Professor Wijesinha makes an unexpected exception for Amnesty International

Mar 15, 2012 Human Rights

Ambassador Kunanayakam in her capacity as Chairperson-Rapporteur presents her Report to the Council

Mar 09, 2012 Human Rights

“The battle will have to be fought to the very last minute”– Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam

Mar 07, 2012 Human Rights

Mr Shavindra Fernando points out a misappreciation of Information during the HRC

Mar 06, 2012 Human Rights

Mr Mohan Pieris advises the Human Rights Council to weed out seeds of prejudice against Sri Lanka

Mar 05, 2012 Human Rights

What concerns us and our people is the insidious attempt to selectively target SL…-Amb. Kunanayakam

Mar 02, 2012 Human Rights

US hypocrisy and double standards will undermine Council’s legitimacy, warns Ambassador Kunanayakam

Mar 02, 2012 Human Rights

Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe addresses the 19th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

Feb 27, 2012 Human Rights

Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam exposes U.S manoeuvres to deceive the Human Rights Council

Feb 22, 2012 Human Rights

Ambassador Kunanayakam cautions against the setting of dangerous precedents by the HRC

Dec 02, 2011 Human Rights

There is no single model of development valid for all peoples, at all times-Ambassador Kunanayakam

Nov 15, 2011 Human Rights

47TH SESSION OF THE UN COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE - STATEMENT BY THE LEADER OF THE DELEGATION OF SL

Nov 14, 2011 Human Rights

Ambassador Kunanayakam tells HRC the trend of ‘Might is Right’ should be discouraged at all costs

Oct 01, 2011 Human Rights

Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam Elected Vice Chair of 58th Session of UNCTAD’S TDB

Sep 27, 2011 Trade & Development

HRC Agenda Item2:Ambassador of Sri Lanka responds to High Commissioner Pillay's remarks on Sri Lanka

Sep 13, 2011 Human Rights

Minister Samarasinghe addresses the 18th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

Sep 12, 2011 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam responds to media queries on the AI Report on the LLRC

Sep 10, 2011 Human Rights

Statements made by Delegation of Sri Lanka during the 17th Session of Human Rights Council, 30 May 2011 – 17 June 2011 in Geneva

Jun 17, 2011 Human Rights

Hon. Mahinda Samarasingha addresses the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

May 31, 2011 Human Rights

Statement by H.E. Kshenuka Senewiratne, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, Geneva on the Statement of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay on 30 May 2011

May 30, 2011 Human Rights

Ambassador of Sri Lanka responds to High Commissioner Pillay's remarks on Sri Lanka at the UN

May 21, 2011 Human Rights

2600th Anniversary of Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi celebrated at the United Nations in Geneva

May 12, 2011 other

Statements made by Delegation of Sri Lanka during the 16th Session of Human Rights Council, 28 February 2011 – 25 March 2011 in Geneva

Mar 25, 2011 Human Rights

Statements made by Delegation of Sri Lanka during the 15th Session of Human Rights Council, 13 September 2010 – 01 October 2010 in Geneva

Oct 01, 2010 Human Rights

Statements made by Delegation of Sri Lanka during the 14th Session of Human Rights Council, 31 May 2010 – 18 June 2010 in Geneva

Jun 18, 2010 Human Rights

Minister of Labour Relations and Productivity Promotions addresses 99th Session of the ILC

Jun 10, 2010 Labour & Employment

Statements made by Delegation of Sri Lanka during the 13th Session of Human Rights Council: 01 March 2010 – 26 March 2010 in Geneva

Mar 26, 2010 Human Rights

Minister Samarasinghe Briefs High Commissioner for Human Rights,Country Missions to the UN in Geneva

Feb 09, 2010 Human Rights

The GOSL provides clarifications on 47 cases of disappearances to the UN Working Group

Dec 15, 2009 Human Rights

Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe addressing the WCC-3 sep2009

Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe addresses the World Climate Conference in Geneva

Sep 03, 2009 Environment

Sri Lanka fully endorses the efforts of the International Labour Organisation

Jun 18, 2009 Labour & Employment

Russia has strengthened the individual, while not weakening the state: Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka

Jun 10, 2009 Human Rights

Sri Lanka salutes Cuba’s Human Rights contribution and performance: Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka

Jun 10, 2009 Human Rights

Ambassador of India responds to Navi Pillay's remarks on Sri Lanka at the UN in Geneva

Jun 05, 2009 Human Rights

Sri Lanka Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleka responds to EU

Jun 05, 2009 Human Rights

“Sri Lanka does not believe in any attempt to equate the two sides involved in the armed conflict”

Jun 04, 2009 Human Rights

A bridge between Sri Lanka and the World, a bridge between Sri Lanka’s past and its future

May 28, 2009 Human Rights

Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Healthcare and Nutrition enters into history in Geneva

May 18, 2009 Health

Press briefing on the current situation in Sri Lanka

Apr 29, 2009 Human Rights

Sri Lanka at UN Anti-Racism Conference

Apr 29, 2009 Human Rights

“Some who oppose talks with Taliban, propose talks with Tigers! ”

Apr 26, 2009 Human Rights

Minister Devananda meets UN High Commissioners for Human Rights and Refugees

Apr 23, 2009 Human Rights

Statement by Mr. O.L. Ameer Ajwad, Counsellor,Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka under Agenda item 3: Promotion and Protection of all Human Rights, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapportuer on the human rights of migrants, Mr.Jorge Bustamant

Mar 10, 2008 Human Rights

Statement by Mr. O.L. Ameer Ajwad, Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka on the commemoration of Human Rights Day and the launch of a year-long campaign to celebrate the 60th Aniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR)

Dec 10, 2007 Human Rights

Sri Lanka: Statement by Mr. O.L. Ameer Ajwad, Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka under agenda item 10 at the 6th Session of the Human Rights Council on 27 September 2007

Sep 27, 2007 Human Rights

Statement by Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha, exercising the right of reply on behalf of the Sri Lankan delegation, during the debate under Item 4 on Human Rights situations that require the attention of the Human Rights Council, 24th September 2007

Sep 24, 2007 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka Delegation under agenda item 3 of Human Rights Council - by Ms. Shirani Goonetilleke, Director Legal, Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process on 21st September 2007

Sep 21, 2007 Human Rights

Statement on behalf of the Asian Group by Mr. O.L. Ameer Ajwad, Counsellor, Permanent Mission/Sri Lanka on 20 September 2007 under item: 8 during the discussion on gender perspective in the work of the HRC at the 6th Session of the Human Rights Council

Sep 20, 2007 Human Rights

Full text of the speech made by Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva at the 6th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held at the Palais de Nations, Geneva, on 13-9-2007

Sep 13, 2007 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka delegation (by Mr. O.L. Ameerajwad, Counsellor) under Agenda item 7 (h) at Substantive Session of ECOSOC 2007 on 27 July 2007

Jul 27, 2007 Health

Statement of Sri Lanka under item 14 (e) of the General Segment of ECOSOC on 25 July 2007, Geneva

Jul 25, 2007 Human Rights

Speech made by Hon.Mahinda Samarasinghe - M/Disaster Managment & Human Rights in Sri Lanka at the launch of "Humanitarian Appeal 2007: Mid-Year Review" organised by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva

Jul 16, 2007 Humanitarian Affairs

Satement made by Mr. O.L. Ameerajwad, Counsellor on behalf of Sri Lanka delegation under Agenda item 5: Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the Substantive Session of ECOSOC 2007 Geneva 16 July 2007

Jul 16, 2007 Humanitarian Affairs

Statement made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the 96th Session of the International Labour Conference Geneva, 15 June 2007

Jun 15, 2007 Labour & Employment

Statement by Mr. O.L. Ameer Ajwad, Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka on the President’s revised text on Institution Building of the Human Rights Council at the informal meeting with the President of the HRC during the 5th session of the Co

Jun 15, 2007 Human Rights

Nimal Siripala de Silva - WHO -16may2006

Address by Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Healthcare and Nutrition of Sri Lanka at the 60th World Health Assembly, Geneva – 16th May, 2006

May 16, 2007 Health

Address by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, M.P., Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights at the Fifteenth WMO Congress on 07th May 2007

May 07, 2007 Environment

Statement by H.E.Mrs.Sarala Fernando , Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka at the 40th Session of ITC Joint Advisory Group (JAG) Meeting.25 April 2007

Apr 25, 2007 Trade & Development

REPORT ON COMMISSION ON ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS FACILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT AT ITS ELEVENTH SESSION (19-23 February 2007)TO THE PLENARY OF THE BOARD -Presented by Dr. Dayaratna Silva, Minister (E & C)

Apr 18, 2007 Trade & Development

Address by Hon.Mahinda Samarasinghe,Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights of Sri Lanka , at the 4th Session of the Human Rights Council on 12th March 2007

Mar 12, 2007 Human Rights

Statement by H E Mrs.Sarala Fernando,Ambassador/Permanent Representative at the Programme Kick Off on Wednesday,17 January 2007 for the Common Humanitarian Action Plan on Sri Lanka

Jan 17, 2007 Human Rights

Statements made by the Sri Lanka Delegation at the Human Rights Council Session on 27th November to 08th December 2006 in Geneva

Nov 29, 2006 Human Rights

Hon Athauda Seneviratne Minister of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Ninety-fifth session of the International Labour Conference

Oct 27, 2006 Labour & Employment

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR PRASAD KARIYAWASAM, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE, ON AGENDA ITEM:67(C), HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATIONS & REPORTS OF SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS & REPRESENTATIVES, AT THE UNGA, 61ST SESSION SOCIAL, HUMANITARIAN & CULTURAL COMMITTEE 27-10-2006

Oct 27, 2006 Human Rights

Statement by Sri Lanka at the 57th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee – 3 October 2006

Oct 03, 2006 Human Rights

Statement by Delegation of Sri Lanka following Special Rapporteur Mr.Philip Alston’s presentation at the HRC on 19th September,2006

Sep 19, 2006 Human Rights

Statement by Delegation of Sri Lanka following the Presentation of the report of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances

Sep 18, 2006 Human Rights

Statement by Delegation of Sri Lanka following update by High Commissioner of Human Rights at the HRC on 18th September, 2006

Sep 18, 2006 Human Rights

Statement by Hon Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights of Sri Lanka- on 30 August 2006 at the Launch of the Common Humanitarian Action Plan for Sri Lanka from -September to December, 2006

Aug 30, 2006 Human Rights

Statement made by Sri Lanka (by Dr. Dayaratna Silva), at Economic and Social Council of the UN, Substantive Session Under Agenda Item 5 on Humanitarian Affairs Segment on 17th July 2006, Geneva

Jul 17, 2006 Humanitarian Affairs

2006 ECOSOC High-Level Segment - Geneva, 5 July 2006 Roundtable 3: Globalization and Labour Migration Statement by the Chairperson : Hon. Athauda Seneviratne Minister of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka

Jul 06, 2006 Labour & Employment

Statement by H.E. Ms. Sarala Fernando,Ammbassador of Sri Lanka & Chairperson of the ILO’s Governing Body Committee on Employment and Social Policy (ESP)at the ECOSOC High Level Segment Roundtable on“Creating Decent Work Opportunities with Productivity Gr

Jul 05, 2006 Labour & Employment

Address by Hon Athauda Senevirathne, Minister of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka - at the High-Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council

Jun 21, 2006 Labour & Employment

Address by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights of Sri Lanka at the First Session of the Human Rights Council – Geneva - 19 June 2006

Jun 19, 2006 Human Rights

Statement made by Sri Lanka, Coordinator of the Asian Group at the Opening Plenary of the Second Formal Meeting of the Mid-Term Review (MTR)Geneva, 12 June 2006. (Dr. Dayaratna de Silva, Minister)

Jun 12, 2006 Trade & Development

103rd session of the IOM Executive Committee 7-8 June 2006 Statement by the delegation of Sri Lanka (Mr. S. Pathirana, Second Secretary)

Jun 07, 2006 Migration & Refugees

Address by Hon Athauda Seneviratne, Minister of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment at the Panel Discussion on Technical Cooperation, 6th June 2006

Jun 06, 2006 Labour & Employment

Address by Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Healthcare and Nutrition of Sri Lanka at the 59th World Health Assembly, Geneva – 23rd May, 2006

May 23, 2006 Health

Statement by H.E.Mrs.Sarala Fernando, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Coordinator of the Asian Group -at the 2006 Mid-Term Review, First Formal Meeting -Geneva, 8-12 May 2006

May 08, 2006 Trade & Development

The key issues raised by Dr. A. Dayaatna Silva, Minister (Economic and Commercial) Head of Sri Lanka Delegation during the Adhoc Working Group on the General Standard and Food Additives (GSFA) and Codex Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants (CCF

Apr 26, 2006 Trade & Development

39th session of the Joint Advisory Group on the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO, Statement by Ambassador Sarala Fernando (Sri Lanka)- Geneva, 24 April 2006

Apr 24, 2006 Trade & Development

AID FOR TRADE ARCHITECTURE-Developing Countries Expectations towards AfT-Statement by Ambassador Gomi Senadhira - 21 March 2006

Mar 21, 2006 Trade & Development

Statement made by H.E. Mrs. Sarala Fernando, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, coordinator of the Asian Group and China at the UNCTAD Commission on Investment, Technology, and Related Financial Issues 10th Session Geneva 6 – 10 March, 200

Mar 06, 2006 Trade & Development

Statement of Sri Lanka delegation at the Conference of Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, delivered by Dr.Lakshmi Somatunga-7 February 2006

Feb 20, 2006 Health

Statement of Sri Lanka delegation at the 94th (Maritime) session of the International Labour Conference delivered by Mr A R M Abeyratne Banda- 20 February 2006

Feb 20, 2006 Labour & Employment

Statement delivered on behalf of the Asian Group and China by Ambassador Sarala Fernando, Coordinator - at the Commission on International Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities - 06th February 2006

Feb 06, 2006 Trade & Development

Statement on the Third Round of Negotiations Global System of Trade Preferences Among Developing Countries delivered by Ambassador Sarala Fernando as Chair of the Committee of participants -6 February 2006

Feb 06, 2006 Trade & Development

Issues Note - Gomi Tharaka Senadhira ,Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the WTO -Chair of the Committee on Trade and Development World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva - 07th June 2005

Jun 07, 2005 Trade & Development

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