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4 May

Peasants May Day Rally at Mannar , Sri Lanka

This year’s Farmers’ May Day declaration brought 30 key issues to the government’s attention. The declaration emphasized demands for a political solution to the national problem, stopping plans to seize […]

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4 May

Peasants May Day Parade at Mannar , Sri Lanka

In a significant show of solidarity, farmers, fishermen, dairy farmers, indigenous communities, and plantation workers gathered in Mannar to celebrate the Farmers’ May Day this year. This marks only the […]

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4 May

Peasants stand at Mannar on May day against Exploitation, Oppression, and Repression

In a significant show of solidarity, farmers, fishermen, dairy farmers, indigenous communities, and plantation workers gathered in Mannar to celebrate the Farmers’ May Day this year. This marks only the […]

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10 Apr

MONLAR Representatives Meet with Plantation Minister to Address Malaiyaha Community Rights

In a significant development for Sri Lanka’s plantation sector, representatives from the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR) met with Plantation Industries and Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratne on April […]

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27 Mar

“Building the Collective: Six Stories”

It is with great joy that we present our latest publication, “Building the Collective: Six Stories”, a booklet born from our Civil Peace Service (CPS) programme, dedicated to fostering reconciliation, […]

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26 Mar

Evidence Based Advocacy on Agroecology

Critics of agroecology often focus on economic challenges, arguing that Agroecology cannot match the efficiency and productivity of conventional agriculture. They point to concerns about lower yields per hectare, particularly […]

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15 Mar

Women Who Dare to Swim Against the Tide

Under Valued, Under Recognized, Under Appreciated Women Labor Sri Lankan women play a pivotal yet often unrecognized and underappreciated role in the national economy, particularly in key sectors like the […]

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11 Mar

Peasants Lead the Way: Asavanu Festival Highlights Success of Agroecological Rice Cultivation

The Asavanu Festival, a celebration of agricultural innovation and traditional farming practices, took center stage this week as it unveiled the results of a groundbreaking research project on rice cultivation. […]

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11 Feb

MONLAR Calls for Holistic Approach to Solving Chronic fluctuation of Rice Prices

The government needs to develop a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address the persistent fluctuations in rice prices, according to Chintaka Rajapakse, Moderator of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform […]

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5 Jan

Indigenous Rights Initiative Launches in Ratugala with Agricultural Support Program

A new empowerment process has begun to secure the rights of the indigenous people of Ratugala, accompanied by several initiatives to boost their economic independence. As part of this effort, […]

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