GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

The Global Tamil Forum has pledged its fullest support to the TNA, which secured 16 seats at the Aug. 17 parliamentary polls, to pursue post-war national reconciliation process.

Sri Lanka Tamil party was given strong mandate to negotiate a political solution - GTF22 August 2015

The UK-based Diaspora Tamil organization, Global Tamil Forum (GTF) says the Tamil people in Sri Lanka have given the main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and its leader a strong mandate to negotiate a political solution.

GTF to push for political solution for Tamils21 August 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) says it will seek the full support of the international community, including India, to help implement the legitimate demands of the Tamil people through a negotiated political solution.

Sri Lanka’s Minority Outreach Holds Risks Before Vote12 August 2015

Sri Lanka’s government has been reaching out to the country’s influential Tamil diaspora with the aim of building minority support and boosting its international standing. But the contentious strategy holds risks for the government’s survival ahead of parliamentary elections next week.

Global Tamil Forum Roots For Sirisena, Ranil and TNA25 July 2015

Without explicitly naming any political party or leader, the UK-based Global Tamil Forum, has clearly indicated its support for President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister and the TNA and opposition to former President Rajapaksa in the run up to the crucial August 17 elections.

GTF: Vote to consolidate gains made since Jan.825 July 2015

The GTF has urged the Tamil people and all citizens of Sri Lanka to do their historic duty at the forthcoming Parliamentary elections by carefully voting for the parties and candidates with the main objective of consolidating the progressive changes and gains made during the recent past.

GTF tells SL electorate: Vote for parties seeking to consolidate progressive changes of the recent past25 July 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has requested the Sri Lankan electorate to vote for those supportive of the January 8 revolution, at the forthcoming parliamentary polls. The GTF threw its weight behind the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) as its main partner in the fray.

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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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