Explore a variety of opinion pieces that discuss topics revelevant to reconciliation and social cohesion in Sri Lanka as well as the Sri Lanka Barometer effort as such.
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Mar 18, 2025
This blog highlights the importance of Sri Lankan social science researchers incorporating Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) practices into their research, particularly during the data collection phase. In a nation where dealing with the past represents both a collective challenge and an essential process, identifying underlying trauma becomes paramount. Moreover, the blog highlights the need for researchers to ethically and effectively address buried trauma in communities affected by conflict, poverty, and systemic issues, while remaining sensitive to diverse contexts and prioritising participant wellbeing.
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Jan 17, 2025
This blog talks about the SLB Exhibition "Sri Lanka Speaks" that took place from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Colombo. It gives insights into the (creative) process behind the scenes and explains the rationale for connecting data and stories.
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Nov 24, 2024
This blog presents a case study of Indian Origin Tamils (IOT) living in Raigamwatte in the Western Province, demonstrating how education is crucial for breaking the cycle of marginalisation and offering pathways to social mobility and better opportunities.
Oct 23, 2024
This blog examines media frames constructed by local television networks during the second wave of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. It identifies three key narratives that have fueled negative perceptions of Sri Lankan Muslims during the pandemic.
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Aug 21, 2024
This blog examines the challenges facing Sri Lankan LGBTQIA+ communities in the context of post-war reconciliation. The marginalisation of sexual citizenship is framed within ethnic and religious conflicts, colonial-era laws, and calls for inclusive reform.
May 19, 2024
Based on SLB discussion forums at the South Eastern University and in Batticaloa, this blog explores perceptions of reconciliation in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. It focuses on people's experiences and the current state of unity among different ethnicities after the war.
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