GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

Having praised Sri Lanka for the passage of the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) Bill, the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement other measures as agreed in Geneva Resolution 30/1 in October last year.

Top diaspora group tells Government to build on momentum13 August 2016

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) welcomed the passing of the Office of the Missing Persons Bill (OMP) in Parliament on August 11 saying this is an important first step towards achieving accountability, justice and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

Cameron’s terrorists: Reaping what is sown07 August 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron must be mindful of the adage “When you live by the sword, you die by the sword”.

Global Tamil Forum Calls for More Progress in Sri Lanka06 July 2016

Global Tamil Forum (GTF), a London-based Tamil diaspora organization, issued a statement today. GTF’s remarks pertain to Sri Lanka’s compliance with an October 2015 U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution on Sri Lanka and recent developments at the HRC.

Judicial mechanism to try war crimes cases by February 2017: SL Foreign Minister06 July 2016

The basic architecture of a Judicial Mechanism to try war crimes cases will be finalized by January-February 2017, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, said here on Wednesday.

Leading Tamil diaspora group backs Zeid’s oral update on Sri Lanka05 July 2016

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF), a leading Tamil disapora group based in London, has welcomed the oral update provided by High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Al Ra’ad Al Hussein to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on 29 June in Geneva.

Hussein earns GTF praise for pushing for full implementation of Geneva Resolution05 July 2016

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has issued a statement appreciating UN human rights chief Prince Al Hussein’s call for meaningful international participation in the proposed judicial mechanism to probe war crimes.

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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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