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Human Trafficking for Sex

“Human trafficking and exploitation are rife among Rohingya refugees who have fled Myanmar to seek safety in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh”- International Organization for Migration (IOM) According to the United Nations’ protocol, sex trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons who under threat, force, coercion, fraud, deception or abuse of…

Amanda Guyes March 27, 2018

A Free Sri Lanka

The Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka celebrated 70 years of freedom from the dominion of the British on February 4th, 2018. Freedom of the Land Ceylon was granted freedom from the British rule in 1948 under the Soulbury Constitution. D.S.Senanayake was the first Sri Lankan Prime minister to the cabinet and the prominent Tamil leaders Ponnambalam…

Anuradhi Perera March 20, 2018

Peace in Sri Lanka in a state of decadence

The Civil War between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Government of Sri Lanka (SL) ended on the 18th of May 2009. However we are still to inquire whether a military defeat of the LTTE was successful in bringing peace to the war torn island of Sri Lanka. In irenology – study of…

Natasha Fernando March 15, 2018

Resolutions & Compromises; The Future We Want Model United Nations Ends On A High Note

The Future We Want Model United Nations (FWWMUN) took place from March 9-11, 2018 in New York City. The event was put together by a mind-blowing team of Rotaractors and persistent young diplomats in partnership with the Rotaract Global Model United Nations (RGMUN) and the Italian Diplomatic Academy (IDA). More than 2,500 youth representatives of…

March 13, 2018

International Day of Women 2018

The International Day of Women is commemorated since the early 1900’s. 8th March marks the day of celebration. Nations celebrate womanhood, acknowledge and appreciate their contribution on this special day. Across the world celebrates Women’s Day in various ways. Art performances, network events, awareness campaigns, conferences and marches based on each year’s theme happens throughout…

Chathu Alahakoon March 8, 2018

Zero Discrimination- A right of Everyone

“Stigma and discrimination damage people and fragment societies- people should never have to suffer in fear and darkness”. ~Michel Sidibè Executive Director UNAIDS UNAIDS highlights the right of everyone to be free from discrimination. Many around the world face discrimination based on who they and what they are. Discrimination continues to demoralize efforts to achieve…

Multiple Authors March 1, 2018

Why join a Community Development Club?

Following are some of the reasons the youth can consider to join a community development club. 1. Meet and Mingle You barely got friends and you are the loner sending memes to yourself. Imagine hanging out with a bunch of nice people! (A potential x amount of people who could end up on your contact…

Darrshini Parthepan February 8, 2018

Shamilka Karunanayake – Finalist of UNYD 2017 Sri Lanka

Shamilka Karunanayake an Ambassador of IVolunteer International became a finalist in the United Nations Youth Delegate (UNYD) programme 2017/2018. IVolunteer International Writers’ Council interviewed Shamilka who aspires to volunteer extensively and play a part in the lives of others. 1. Shamilka Karunanayake speaks about herself I’m a final year student at Sri Lanka Law College. I studied…

Natasha Fernando December 9, 2017

Deepawali – Festival of Lights

Numerous Hindu devotees every year on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Aipassi (October) rejoice the victory of good over evil. Roots of Deepawali The word Diwali or Deepawali stands for “rows of clay lamps” and the mythical story behind Diwali is a holy quest to ancient times of the world. According…

Darrshini Parthepan October 17, 2017

Action on Climate Change

The international day of action on climate change serves as a day with different organizations building various platforms for environmental activists, lawyers, civil society, and leaders from around the world to raise awareness on climate change. The day falls on 14th October. Mass audiences are sent messages about preventive measures on reducing harm to the…

Natasha Fernando October 17, 2017

Slavery in Australia

Slavery According to the Commonwealth Criminal Code 270.1 Slavery is “the condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised, including where such a condition results from a debt or contract made by the person”. However, the traditional view of this is that people…

Chathu Alahakoon October 6, 2017

International Day of Older Persons

October 1st is the International day of Older Persons. This day we remember and celebrate the older persons in our community by visiting them and taking care of them. With our busy schedules, we tend to run through life and we forget our elders in our society. The neglect goes as far as abandoning our…

Prisillah Wacheke October 1, 2017

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