GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Complementing the Sri Lankan President on the two elections in the country, Modi said this revealed the deep rooted democratic traditions and the faith that the people of Sri Lanka had in the democracy.

Hybrid court, the correct mechanism – GTF28 September 2015

The spokesman of the Global Tamil Forum, Suren Surenthiran believes that the OHCHR- proposed hybrid court would be the correct mechanism to take the process of investigating rights abuses in the island.

The UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka is Tabled28 September 2015

On September 24, the U.S.-led UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution on Sri Lanka was tabled. This would be the fourth HRC resolution passed on the island nation since 2012.

Geneva resolution fell short of expectations; but credible probe possible - GTF27 September 2015

Global Tamil Forum (GTF) spokesman Suren Surendiran told The Island yesterday that the draft resolution tabled at the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council fell short of their expectations.

Consensus on US resolution before UNHRC27 September 2015

Findings that SL troops and Tiger guerrillas allegedly committed war crimes spurred the Govt into action in many spheres this week. This is whilst the first US draft resolution on the findings of the OISL went through some significant changes during informal public discussions by members of the HRC.

Heinous Crimes of Both Sides Should be Investigated-Global Tamil Forum26 September 2015

The London-based Tamil Diaspora organization, the Global Tamil Forum (GTF), has said that “heinous crimes of both sides” in the Sri Lankan conflict, should be investigated.

Global Tamil Forum welcomes draft resolution on Sri Lanka, calls for implementation26 September 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has "cautiously" welcoming the draft resolution on Sri Lanka tabled at the UN Human Rights Council on 24th September, has called on implementing the resolution to serve justice to the victims of the war.

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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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