The Peace Conference for Tolerance: Promoting Human Rights was held at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), bringing together a broad coalition of civil society organizations, legal experts, policy advocates, scholars, and youth leaders committed to advancing peace, justice, and human dignity.
This high-level forum provided a timely and inclusive space for dialogue on key human rights challenges facing Sri Lanka and the broader region. Panel discussions and working sessions addressed urgent issues such as systemic discrimination, the erosion of democratic freedoms, ethnic and religious harmony, gender equity, and the protection of vulnerable communities. The conference emphasized the need to move beyond rhetoric, calling for practical, rights-based solutions and stronger institutional accountability.
Participants reaffirmed the principle that sustainable peace cannot exist without justice, equality, and mutual respect. The conference concluded with a collective declaration urging state actors, civil society, and international partners to work collaboratively toward a future grounded in tolerance, reconciliation, and the universal values enshrined in international human rights law.
This landmark gathering not only deepened awareness and solidarity across sectors, but also served as a strategic step toward shaping inclusive national policies that reflect the lived realities and aspirations of all Sri Lankans.
