GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

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Committee has ignored our constitutional proposals - GTF30 October 2016

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) says that its proposals sent to the Public Representations Committee (PRC) on Constitutional Reforms had been ignored, while submissions from unknown diaspora groups had been taken into consideration.

Tamils in Sri Lanka feel pessimistic due to lack of reconciliation: UK Global Tamil Forum22 October 2016

Sirisena had promised to reach out to the Tamils to pursue reconciliation more vigorously than Rajapaksa, who was known for his hardline Sinhalese nationalism.

Global Tamil Forum welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s statement on minority rights22 October 2016

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) welcomed the end-of-mission statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority rights, Rita Izsak-Ndiaye, urging the Government of Sri Lanka not to lose the momentum gained in January 2015, and show its commitment to minority rights through concrete action.

Lanka urged to embark on targeted accountability moves22 October 2016

The Government has been urged to embark upon focussed and targeted initiatives towards accountability. he Global Tamil Forum says the unique opportunity which exists today to convert Sri Lanka into a modern, democratic, plural and prosperous country should not be squandered.

Biswal Holds Talks With Tamil Diaspora19 September 2016

US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal had talks with the Tamil diaspora on the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka.

GTF meets US Assistant Secretaries of State18 September 2016

The GTF delegates representing US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany met Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Nisha Biswal and Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Tom Malonowski at the State Department in Washington DC on Friday.

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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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