Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 2nd February 2026
On 4 February 1948, Ceylon was declared “independent.” Flags were raised, an anthem was sung, and a new political chapter was ceremonially opened. Yet beneath that symbolism, few recognised that the...
Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Crimes of the West / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 1st February 2026
The topic of colonization and its implications on Sri Lanka cannot be viewed in isolation. Every facet of colonial rule must be compared in all of the nations that were invaded and governed....
Chartering Our Future / Constitution Related / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / International Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka
by Shenali Waduge · Published 31st January 2026
Sri Lanka’s governments display a disturbing tendency to repeat the mistakes of other countries, even after those countries have openly admitted failure and reversed course. What is more troubling is that these reversals are...
Chartering Our Future / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 19th January 2026
To:The Chairman and MembersElection Commission of Sri Lanka Subject: Objection to Calling for Premature Suggestions on Overseas Voting and Opposition to Granting Online Voting Rights to Sri Lankan Citizens Residing Abroad ...
Chartering Our Future / Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka / LGBTQTA - Social Issues
by Shenali Waduge · Published 23rd December 2025
Appeal to Sri Lanka’s Judiciary: Respectful Submission on the Legal Status of SOGI-Related International Guidelines and Ratified Treaties in Gender-Based violence Law Your Ladyships / Lordships, This submission seeks judicial guidance on...
Constitution Related / Lessons for Sri Lanka / LGBTQTA - Social Issues
by Shenali Waduge · Published 21st November 2025
What Exactly Is the Gender Recognition Certificate? The Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) in Sri Lanka is not a law, not a statutory instrument, and not a legal entitlement. It is merely an administrative document issued by the Ministry of Health through Circular...
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Chartering Our Future / Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Lessons for Sri Lanka / LGBTQTA - Social Issues
by Shenali Waduge · Published 9th October 2025
Over the past several years, there has been a string of attempts by successive governments in Sri Lanka to implement policies that mirror Western LGBTQIA ideologies at the national level, particularly targeting children....
Chartering Our Future / Constitution Related / Ethno-Religious Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka / Sinhale Buddhist Heritage / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 27th September 2025
27 September 2025 To: Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority / Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Colombo, Sri Lanka Cc: Hon. Minister of Tourism Ministry of Tourism and...
Colonial & Neo colonial / Constitution Related / Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka / Ethno-Religious Issues / Lessons for Sri Lanka / LTTE Diaspora / Political Parties / Sri Lanka Politics
by Shenali Waduge · Published 17th September 2025
The Government of Sri Lanka’s recent announcement on granting voting rights to expats is a gamble with sovereignty. Handing the ballot to millions who neither live under Sri Lanka’s laws, nor share its...
