GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

President of the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) Rev. Dr. S.J. Emmanuel says the Catholic Church has a crucial role to play in post-war national reconciliation process.

Modi’s visit can speed up reconciliation process - GTF13 March 2015

Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Sri Lanka could induce a speedy resolution of the humanitarian and political concerns of the Tamil people, the UK headquarters Global Tamil Forum (GTF) said yesterday.

Modi’s Lankan Visit Can be 'Transformational': Tamil Diaspora12 March 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka beginning on Friday as an event of “enormous significance” and as one which is “potentially transformational”.

Diaspora warn against any delay12 March 2015

The Tamil Diaspora have noted that any delay in addressing Tamil concerns, whether humanitarian or political, can only give scope for hard-line attitudes from all sides to re-emerge, and this will make the task of achieving meaningful progress more difficult in the future.

UK government urged to take up ban on Diaspora groups with Sri Lanka09 March 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has requested the British government to persuade the new Sri Lankan administration to lift the ban on Tamil groups imposed by the previous government. The GTF is among those groups included in the list of proscribed organisations.

Tamil Diaspora Is Becoming Part Of Larger Sri Lankan Community09 March 2015

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to be seeking to build relations with the Tamil Diaspora while in London to participate in the Commonwealth Day celebrations as chair of the Commonwealth.

Delay In Addressing Tamil Problem Can Only Give Scope For Hard-Line Attitudes From All Sides To Re-Emerge: GTF06 March 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has today called upon President Maithripla Sirisena to address concerns of the war affected Tamil people and to work towards meaningful political resolution.

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Press Releases

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.

Himalaya Declaration - Start of a National Conversation - "A Sri Lanka, where every citizen can live peacefully with dignity, trust, and no fear or suspicion, enjoying equal rights" -31 December 2023

Nagarkot, Nepal - 27th April 2023

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