Cyclone Ditwah Impact, Response and Recovery: Survey Findings of Sri Lankan Public Perceptions
A survey conducted by the Social Scientists’ Association (SSA), Colombo, captured public experiences and perceptions following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The objective of the study was to examine citizens’ perceptions of institutional responsiveness following Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention to government action, political leadership, first responders, evacuation centres, relief distribution, transparency in the management of donor funds, and factors perceived to have aggravated the cyclone’s impacts…
For ‘System Change’: A Feminist Agenda for Democracy and Gender Justice in Sri Lanka
What does ‘system change’ mean for women’s rights activists across Sri Lanka?
- Power, Politics and Democracy
- Debt, Food Security and Cost of Living
- Paid Work
- Truth, Justice and Reparations
- Legal Reforms
- Ecological Justice
- Violence Against Women
Youth As A Catalyst For Political Change
The island wide survey ‘Youth as a Catalyst for Change’ aims to assess youth perspectives on politics in general. At a time when the country is experiencing an unprecedented political and economic struggle, this study aims to inquire into the role of youth as a catalyst for strengthening democratic politics in the country. The overarching goal of this study is to understand youth’s attitudes and expectation towards democratic politics in the country.