GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

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GTF eager for talks between new SL government and Tamil Diaspora groups GTF eager for talks between new SL government and Tamil Diaspora groups11 January 2015

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has called for talks between the newly elected Sri Lankan government and Tamil Diaspora groups.

Prez poll: EU intervenes as campaign ends06 January 2015

The European Union stressed the importance of Sri Lanka's presidential election process being peaceful, credible and transparent. In a brief missive, issued on January 2, 2015, the EU Heads of Mission, in Colombo, underscored the necessity for a peaceful environment for credible elections.

Prof. G. L. Peiris counters Opposition argument06 January 2015

External Affairs Minister, Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday alleged that some Opposition members had rushed to the conclusion that President would be found guilty of war crimes on the basis of on-going external investigation undertaken consequent to a US-sponsored resolution adopted in March last year.

Exercise your franchise at Jan 8, presidential poll04 January 2015

GTF has reiterated its call for Tamil electorate to exercise their franchise at the forthcoming presidential election. In a statement issued by GTF President says I prefer to give only one answer as to why Tamils are asked by GTF to vote and that for the survival of democracy and rule of law.

This Presidential Election Is Unique; Tamils Should Vote For The Survival Of Democracy: GTF03 January 2015

This presidential election is unique in that it does not even speak a word about the decades of conflict or war or the post-war atrocities but only about failure of democracy and rule of law in the country, says Rev Father S J Emmanuel, President of Global Tamil Forum.

Diaspora group wants Tamils to vote at Sri Lanka presidential poll24 December 2014

An influential Tamil diaspora group based in the UK has asked the Tamil people in Sri Lanka to use every vote carefully in the January 8 Presidential election. In a statement published in the local media today, the Global Tamil Forum has stressed on the need for the Tamils to exercise their vote.

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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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