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“Gangubai Kathiawadi”- A Cinematic Tribute to Women Empowerment

We have all heard stories of women forced into sex work for various reasons. Many…


Sri Lanka can easily integrate just two languages, says Ermiza

Imagine being born and growing up in a country where you haven’t set foot in…


The word ‘Aragalaya’ has new meaning for Sri Lankans, says Dr Ariyarathne

Many people have marvelled at the GotaGoGama protest, which has been held continuously for several…


We are talking about people just like us, says Dr. Ranatunga

Let’s start our story on sex work with the tale of a woman who we…


When the public learns about the transgender community, they will be accepted, says Thenu

Imagine if you wake up one day and realise that you are in the wrong…


Are We Really Making Sense of Media?

Even though we aren’t constantly aware of it, we as people depend on the media…


Our Voice Is Either Oppressed, Or Excluded, Or Both – Women in Local Government Bodies

A survey conducted by Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) and Centre for Media and…


MediaCorps Watch enables Transgender to secure right to vote without inconvenience

Among several marginalized groups living in Sri Lanka, the transgender community receive minimal attention particularly…


Supporting transgender Sri Lankans’ civic participation through independent journalism

Minority voices are seldom heard in Sri Lankan mainstream media. When journalists highlight underrepresented communities,…


Combating Disinformation: The Need for a Long-term Strategy to Protect Election Democracy

The words disinformation and misinformation are used to refer a complex phenomenon around the globe…