This report examines the delimitation process for local government authorities (LGAs) in Sri Lanka since 2012. The change in the electoral system for LGAs from the proportional representation (PR) based electoral system to the ward-based, mixed-member proportional (MMP) system in 2012 necessitated that delimitation be conducted for all LGAs to determine ward boundaries. In that time, two LGA delimitation ...
CMEV and the Election Commission of Sri Lanka collaboratively attended a roundtable discussion on boundary delimitation and malapportionment from 28 to 29 October 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. International IDEA, Perludem, Bersih and Tindak Malaysia had jointly organized the roundtable with the objectives of identifying various forms and ways of the occurrence of malapportionment and gerrymandering in the countries ...
205 participants who completed the Certificate Course on Election Observation received their awards on 23 October 2023 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The course was conducted by the CMEV as an initiative to expand the horizon of election monitoring with innovative Digital technology. It is well accepted that the traditional methods of election monitoring are not able to cover ...
The training on the third and fourth Modules of certificate courses for the protective CMEV Monitors was conducted on September 30 and October 01, 2023, for the first batch which included 70 prospective monitors. Participants included 36 Males, 33 Females and 01 LGBTIQ community member. The training was conducted as a two-day residential training at TI Rathana Community Training Centre ...
The Civil Society Collective for Democracy, also known by its slogan ‘Stand for Democracy’, a coalition of concerned citizens and organizations, including civilsociety organizations, professionals, academics, trade unions, youth leaders, activists, media personnel, religious figures, and other influencers, convened today (2023.08.29) at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) to deliver a crucial wake-up call to the nation’s political leaders. The ...
On 13 August 2023, CMEV conducted an awareness-raising discussion on citizens ’rights andparticipatory democracy with a group of youths at Kanthale. The program had organized by NationalCollaboration Development Foundation (NCDF) in collaboration with Kanthale Youth Centre.In the first half of the discussion, Mr. D.M. Dissanayake AAL, discussed the meaning of nationality andthe different ways of people can get nationality in ...
CMEV goes to Citizens Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) conducted a series of citizen awareness discussions in Galle and Matara Districts from July 26 – 28, 2023. The objective of the program was to increase the understanding of women, youth, Persons with Disabilities and other members of other marginalized groups of their citizenry rights and duties in a democratic ...
CMEV together with PAFFREL did conduct a post review of Thailand elections with Sri Lankan observers who participated in ANFREL observer mission in Thailand. Watch – https://www.facebook.com/cmevsl/videos/644527907702931
CMEV was formed in 1997 by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Coalition Against Political Violence as an independent and non-partisan organisation to monitor the incidence of election related violence. Currently, CMEV is made up of CPA, FMM and INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre.
CMEV was formed in 1997 by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), the Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Coalition Against Political Violence as an independent and non-partisan organisation to monitor the incidence of election related violence. Currently, CMEV is made up of CPA, FMM and INFORM Human Rights Documentation Centre.
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No 6 1/B, Layards Road, Colombo 05, Sri LankaTel: +9411 258 4047 ,+9411 450 3001Fax: +9411 258 4051Email: cmev@cpalanka.org D.M. Dissanayake, Head of Operation-CMEVMobile: (+94) 77 355 2810 Further information on CMEV can be obtained from the Centre for Policy Alternatives that functions as the CMEV Secretariat. Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, Co-Convenor-CMEVMobile: (+94) 77 773 1458
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
