Mr. Manas Makeeni, Executive Director, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), speaks about the Provincial Council System. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Jagath Liyana Arachchi, Attorney-at-Law and a member of the Right to Information Commission, speaks about the significance of the Right to information as an integral part of fundamental rights. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Ms. Lasanthi Daskon, Attorney-at- Law, Deputy Country Director, IFES-Sri Lanka speaks about the term “Whether Sri Lankan electoral system is inclusive?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Manjula Gajanayake, Executive Director, Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies(IRES), speaks about the term “What is the impact of delimitation on a constitution?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Nimal G. Punchihewa, Attorney at Law, Chairman of Election Commission speaks about the term “The importance of Regulating Election Campaign Expenses”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
CMEV Conducted a half-day program to discuss the Way out of the current political, economic and social crisis through the constitution and electoral reforms on 31st May 2020 at Hotel Janaki, Colombo. The program consisted of 3 Panel Discussions with distinguished experts in the field. The 1st-panel held on the topic of “Where does Sri Lanka lie at the present politically, socially ...
May 25, 2022. CMEV’s Statement on Current Crisis Situation in Sri Lanka CMEV expresses its deep concern about the rapid deterioration of democrasscy and the rule of law in the country. Following the devastating violence in many parts of the country on May 09, 2022, CMEV has reports that the police investigations and arrests of perpetrators are taking place under ...
Dr. Vishaka Sooriyabandara, Head, Department of Political Science, Sri Jayewardenepura, speaks about the term “What was the reason behind the unsustainability of the 1972 first republic constitution?”. This video is the Third of a series of short videos created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Shiral Lakthilaka, Attorney at Law, speaks about the term “The Halfway Ended Effort of a New Constitution Drafting in 2000. This video is the Third of a series of short videos created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Jayantha Dehiattage, Attorney at Law, speaks about the term “Recent Efforts of Making A New Constitution In Sri Lanka” and the impact for the constitution. This video is the Third of a series of short videos created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
CMEV expresses its deep concern about the use of force by police to disperse a protest in Rambukkana area yesterday (April 19) and Urges the Government to take immediate actions
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.
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.
Mr.Telibert Laoc, Senior Director for Elections and Civil Society Development, NDI, Asia met Dr.Saravanamuttu, Executive Director of CPA and Co-convenor of CMEV, and CMEV staff on March 22, 2022, to discuss current electoral developments in Sri Lanka and possible future collaborations. Laoc has been a long-time friend of campaigners of democracy in Sri Lanka.
Prof. Balasundarampillai, Former Vice Chancellor University of Jaffna Speaks about the “What was the impact of Senanayake- Chelvanayakam Pact 1965 on constitutional reform process?”. This video is created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
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.
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.
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.
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2022, CMEV conducted a round table discussion on the impact of Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR) for the empowerment of women’s representation in Sri Lanka. The program was held at CPA/CMEV Office with the participation of more than 20 representatives from political parties, media and Civil Society Organisations. The discussion was integrated with commemorating ...
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 the Third of a series of short videos created to enhance citizens’ awareness of constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.
