190 acres of Iranaithivu land has been released and handed over to the people by the government today

Iranaithivu Land 190 acres were handed over to the people back today 15th May 2018 by the government authorities after the continuous protest of the people since 1st of May 2017. The island is located in northern province of Sri Lanka. Praja Abhilsha Network has collaterally been working with the community from the beginning of the struggle.. Praja Abhilsha Network is taking this time to thank all the organizations and networks which supported and joined hands with the struggle of Iranaithivu. 

 

People ask a National Land Policy for Sri Lanka

on April 25th , 2018 -around 300 people took part in a protest and March near the Town Hall in Colombo and demand the government to form a National land policy which in favor of farmers, Fishers and public. NAFSO/Praja Abhilasha Network/PARL together organized the protest. Preople from 16 District were present for the protest and demanded to stop land grabbing specially.  

Iranaithivu people of Northern province in Sri Lanka conducted protest and March on 23rd April 2018

Iranaithivu people of Northern province in Sri Lanka  conducted protest and March on 23rd April 2018. The people have been staged a continuous protest since 1st of May 2017. The Iranaithivu people displaced by war in 1992. the people are unable to return to their original home until now. more than 500 people took part at this protest. Praja Abhilasha Network has organized the Mannar people who affected by land and those people joined hands with the Iranaithivi people's protest. More than 60 people were present from Mannar and provided solidarity. 

Annual General Body Meeting of Praja Abhilasha Network held on 22nd March 2018

Annual General Body Meeting of Praja Abhilasha Network was held on 22nd march 2018 in Negombo. The new steering committee was elected. Mr. Herman Kumra ( President) ,  Mr. Pathmanathan (Vice president) , Mr. Priyankara Costa ( Secretary) Ms. Subhashini Kamalanathan (Treasurer).

South Aisan Regional meeting on Food Sovereignty Network

the above event was held on 16 & 17 th February 2018 at National Fisheries Solidarity Premises in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Delegates from South Asian countries took part at this event and shared the present engagement and discussed about the importance of the food sovereignty and collective works.