OUR LANDOUR LIFE#OurLandOurLife
Advocating for land rights and justice for marginalized communities in Sri Lanka since 2011.
WE BELIEVE
We believe in the collective rights of people to remain on, access, use, and govern their land and territories; to define, control, and sustain their own food systems based on food sovereignty; to live free from dispossession, exploitation, debt, and ecological harm; and to uphold the right of present and future generations to a safe, healthy, and ecologically balanced environment.
Recognizing land rights is recognizing people's rights to life, dignity, culture, food, and environmental justice.
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"Our community has found a voice through PARL's unwavering support."
"PARL helped us reclaim what was rightfully ours. We are forever grateful."
"Justice delayed is justice denied, but PARL ensures our voices are heard."
DocumentingLand Injustice
We track and verify land rights violations across Sri Lanka. Identify the diverse nature of disputes affecting our communities through our interactive monitoring system.
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Voices of Resilience
"We don't need the military to feel safe. National security is not about the military. It is about us having free education, us having our lands, where women can live and move freely at any time of day. That is what national security means."
– Women participants
Mullaitivu
"We want our relatives close by. We want help during any illness. The environment around us should be safe and support our livelihoods. We want to be able to maintain our social relationships."
– Participant
Akkaraipattu
"This is all considered development when these big companies come and build factories but the victims of this so called development is people like us living in the area."
– Woman
Kuchchaveli
"We're not against development. We understand it's important but, it needs to ensure minimal damage to the environment & be undertaken in consultation with those directly affected. Govts. are not in the habit of consulting people prior to implementing development projects."
– Participant
Polonnaruwa
"When we cultivate our paddy on leased land, trusting the rains, and losing everything at times, imagine what would go through our minds passing by our own land, with a hungry stomach, being cultivated 3 seasons a year."
– Participants
Kokkuthoduvai, Mullaitivu
"Government officials fear the military. Instead of asking the military to vacate our lands, they promised 20 perches per family for the 8 families whose 0.5 acre are under occupation. But there has been no progress even on that promise."
– Participants
Pilakudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
"Just as my ID is important for my identity, my land is my identity. This is who I am."
– Participant
Vattuval
Mannar: The Drowning Island
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Mannar: The Drowning Island
Unclaimed Homeland ( Resilience Amidst the Ruins of Mullikulam )
Tokyo Company forcibly acquire 3,000 acres of farming, fishing and forest lands in Killinochchi.
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