Mr Saliya Pieris, President’s Counsel, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka speaks about some fundamental features of the 1978 Constitution. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Sinhala and English
Mr. Rohana Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Speaks about the “Why are Provincial Council Elections important?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Tamil, English
Dr. Nawarathna Bandara,Former Head, Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya Speaks about the “Did the Provincial Council System change Sri Lankan Government System?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Tamil, English
Ms. Sreen Saroor,Women Rights Activist Speaks about the “Women Political Representation Under the Second Republican Constitution”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Tamil , Sinhala
Dr. P. Saravanamuttu, Executive Director of Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) speaks about the “20th Amendment of the Constitution” and its impact on the checks and balances of power of three branches of the government. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Sinhala, Tamil
Mr. S.G. Punchihewa, Attorney at Law, speaks about the term “What is the impact of the Official Languages Act, 1956 on the Constitution?” and the impact for the constitution. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Tamil, English
Mr. Lionel Guruge, Senior Researcher CPA speaks about the term “1957 Bandaranaike – Chelvanayagam Agreement” and the impact for the constitution. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in English, Tamil
Dr. Asanga Welikala speaks about the term “Constitution” and the importance of reforms of a constitution. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka. Click here to watch in Sinhala, Tamil
The number of elections held so far since the country gained universal suffrage is 74 and we have a very formal mechanism for holding elections. However, some electoral reforms that need to be introduced immediately to ensure a more effective electoral process. Thus, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV), as one of the active …
One of the focus areas of which the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) has been vocal in parallel with the electoral reform process in Sri Lanka since several decades ago, is the need to regulate unlimited election campaign expenditure in Sri Lanka and to introduce an appropriate legislative mechanism. It is gratifying to note …
Women’s political activism became more active in the country around 1919 with the island-wide movement for women’s suffrage. Even though it has been more or less the opportunity to contest elections since then, getting nominations for women activists is still not an easy task. The forthcoming Provincial Council election will certainly be a challenging occasion. …
Women’s political activism is underestimated by insecure politicians Read More »
Various activists and civil society organizations in the country have, for a long time, been calling for specific recognition for women’s political activism. The 25% quota for women, established for local government bodies, was a significant milestone. Although it confirmed only 23.5% female representation at the end of the election, it was a hallmark of …
CMEV is passionate about women’s political activism in the country and continues to promote and encourage women’s political activism. Simultaneously, a series of workshops were held covering the entire island in the recent past. Here is a very short video made of the opinions shared by Surangi Samaratunga, a Member of the Anuradhapura Municipal Council …
Mitigating Electoral Threats to Increase Women’s Participation in the Political Process Read More »
The number of people who lose the opportunity to cast their vote in every election held in this country is unlimited. That number was close to 3 million at the last election. Although there may be a certain percentage of people in the country who abstain from voting to protest without voting, most live in …
Are Sri Lankans not eligible for an Advance Voting System – Potential Opportunities” Read More »
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