A campaign at the Centre on Society and Religion (CSR), Colombo, was held on December 10th, 2008, with an exhibition of pictures and photos of displacement, placards and banners against the barbaric war, and a calling for cessation of violence. The meeting started at 10.00am. Praja Abhilasha Network partners , Sri Vimukthi Womens' Organization, National Fisheries Solidarity Movement, and Savisthri Women's Organization took part at the rally and meeting.
The theme was "The Social and Economic Impact on Grassroot People by Human Rights Violations".
The first speech was given by Mr.Vincent Bulathsinhala, who explained the current situation (hidden truth) of the country. This was followed by a discussion on the impact of the fisheries sector by Praja Abhilasha partner, Mr. Priyankara Costa. He suggested that the Sri Lankan government and people should think about the Vanni people who are affected by war and living under trees, who were in dire need of our prayers.
"It is the unresolved ethnic problem and the prolonged military conflict that have created the conditions for abhorrent human rights violations and unbearable sufferings of the internally displaced people." Mr.Priyankara Costa said.
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