GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF), a London based Tamil Diaspora organization, has expressed deep concern over comments made by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena regarding ‘International Involvement on Accountability Mechanism’.

President's denouncing external help in domestic accountability probe alarming: GTF25 January 2016

A leading Tamil Diaspora outfit today urged Prince Zeid, who will be visiting the country to continue to show the leadership on this important Transitional Justice issue by ensuring that SL will stick to its promise and fully implements all aspects of the Resolution 30/1 without any exceptions.

Zeid urged to push Sri Lanka to stick to UN commitment25 January 2016

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Prince Zeid, has been urged to ensure that Sri Lanka will stick to its promise and fully implements all aspects of the UN Resolution on Sri Lanka without any exceptions.

New year: War Crimes probe, labour disputes to the fore22 December 2015

Foreign Minister announced last Sept. at the UNHRC that he would consult all stakeholders on setting up of the accountability mechanism by February, 2016. The resolution co-sponsored by SL also called upon the Govt. of SL to give the Council a verbal report on progress at the June, 2016 session.

Political bankruptcy of Joint Opposition12 December 2015

Professor G.L. Peiris criticized the manner the present government is dealing with the Tamil diaspora organizations and warned that the government's attitude towards those organizations would renew the 'Eelam dream' of the LTTE locally as well as internationally.

GTF activists will be looked at: Ruwan Wijewardene08 December 2015

The activities of the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) -- one of the diaspora organizations de-proscribed recently -- will be looked into, State Minister for Defense, Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Government defends de-listing diaspora groups08 December 2015

The Government today defended the de-listing of several diaspora groups and individuals earlier accused of having links to terrorism.

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Press Releases

GTF Urges Meaningful Extension for Completion of Sri Lanka Accountability Project and transmittal of report to all relevant UN bodies for further action09 October 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) welcomes the recent report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on the “Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka” and the subsequent dialogue at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. The report highlights ongoing human rights abuses and calls for national and international actions to advance accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

GTF congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake25 September 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) extends its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Starting from a humble origin and remaining as a peoples’ person all through his political journey, President Dissanayake’s achievements will inspire a new generation of youth from all backgrounds to dream big.

GTF’s statement on Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne Passing29 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is saddened by the passing of Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and would like to extend its condolences to his family and all those who were fortunate to have crossed path with him.

GTF pays tribute to Tamil Elder Statesman Mr R Sampanthan on his passing04 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Tamil elder statesman R. Sampanthan on June 30, 2024. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the departed leader and all those mourning the loss of Mr. Sampanthan.

Statement by the Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) on recent events in Sri Lanka30 March 2024

The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event (March 8, 2024) at Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka.

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