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Power of the People

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Human Rights Courses Social Movements Courses Activism Courses Collective Actions Courses

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Explore the dynamics of people's movements in Sri Lanka through this TEDx talk by Bhavani Fonseka, a Senior Researcher and Attorney at Law at the Centre for Policy Alternatives. Examine the events leading up to the Aragalaya (people's protest) and analyze its successes and shortcomings. Gain insights from Fonseka's extensive experience in legal and policy reforms, public interest litigation, and human rights advocacy. Learn about her contributions to notable publications, including "Elusive Justice & Emblematic Cases in Sri Lanka" and "Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka: Moving Beyond Promises." Discover how Fonseka's work as an adviser to the Consultation Taskforce and her involvement in drafting the National Human Rights Action Plan have shaped her perspective on the power of collective action and its impact on social change in Sri Lanka.

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Power of the people | Bhavani Fonseka | TEDxColombo


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