HRCSL Engages Civil Society in Dialogue on Refugee Protection
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) held a dialogue on 20th June 2025 with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working with refugees, asylum seekers, returnees, and stateless persons in Sri Lanka to mark World Refugee Day 2025. The consultation brought together local and international non-governmental organisations, UNHCR representatives, and other key stakeholders.
The primary objective of the event was to gain a clearer understanding of the real, on-the-ground situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Sri Lanka, explore avenues for enhanced protection and integration, and identify sustainable and practical solutions to existing challenges. The meeting was chaired by Justice L. T. B. Dehideniya, Chairperson of HRCSL, with the participation of Commissioners, Directors, and officers from the Commission, including those attached to the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM).
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