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Northern Provincial Council's (NPC) Resolution on Tamil Genocide
The Tamil genocide resolution of 2015 was passed by the Northern Provincial Council on 10 February 2015 seeking an UN inquiry to investigate the genocide of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka by successive Sri Lankan Governments, and direct appropriate measures at the International Criminal Court outlining the Tamil people had no faith in the domestic commission.
The Democratic Mandate of the Tamil Community General Assembly
On April 13, 2014, over 80 Tamil civil society groups convened at Toronto City Hall under the mandate of the Tamil Community General Assembly. This Assembly debated and democratically adopted concrete policy positions, articulating a common consensus about Sri Lanka and the Tamil national question.
2014 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
2014 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the 25th session.
Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
2014 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights at the 34th session.
Sri Lanka’s Genocidal Land Grabs: Jan - Oct 2013
A total of 86 land grab incidents were reported between January and September 2013. The trend shows an initial decline up to April, followed by a rise beginning in May and peaking in June. Incidents then decreased again in July before climbing to another peak in September, indicating fluctuating but recurring surges over the period.
Statement from Commission For Justice and Peace of The Catholic Diocese of Jaffna
Development alone cannot replace justice. While significant infrastructure and rebuilding efforts have taken place in Sri Lanka’s North and East since the end of the war, the core message remains clear: true progress must include resolving long-standing political and ethnic issues. The people of these regions continue to call for meaningful solutions, accountability, and genuine steps toward lasting peace and reconciliation.
Resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council - Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka
Resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on April 9, 2013 at the Twenty-second session.
City of Brampton Proclaims Tamil Heritage Month
City of Brampton Council proclaims the month of January as Tamil Heritage Month in the City of Brampton.
The Internal Review Panel report on Sri Lanka
Secretary-General's Internal Review Panel (IRP) on United Nations Action in Sri Lanka or Independent Review Panel on Sri Lanka is an internal United Nations review panel headed by Charles Petrie. The Panel produced a report (Internal Review Panel Report or Petrie report) that describes a "systemic failure" of United Nations action during the Final Stages of the Sri Lankan war.