Lets build citizen power

The Uva Province People's Alliance for rights to land meeting was held on August 8 at Monaragala. Thirty leaders from Badulla and Monaragala Districts participated and an update of information related to land issues in each area was done first. Ms. Ravindra Sumathipala, a lawyer then explained to the participants about the Land Development Ordinance in the year 2022 which consists of 11 new amendments. Sajeeva Chamikara then presented about the land disputes and environmental damage caused by the ongoing development activities across the country. After that, the handbook prepared for winning the land struggles was also launched. Miss Pemalatha of Uva Wellassa Women's Organization and Mr. Vajira of Community Organizing Forum organized the event.