Justice & Rights
Language Rights
Promoting equal access to services in all three languages across Sri Lanka.
Overview
Language Rights in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Constitution recognizes Sinhala and Tamil as official languages and English as a link language, yet minority language speakers still face barriers to public services, justice, and government information.
CEJ raises awareness on language rights as a fundamental human right, documents discrimination, and advocates for trilingual public services.
CEJ emphasizes the intersection of language rights with women's rights, recognizing how Tamil-speaking women may be marginalized both by gender and language.
Our Focus Areas
Access to Public Services
Advocating for trilingual services so citizens can access government support in their preferred language.
Justice System
Working to ensure Tamil-speaking women can access courts and police stations without language barriers.
Constitutional Protections
Raising awareness on language rights and advocating for full implementation.
Intersectional Impact
Documenting how language barriers compound other forms of discrimination.
Uphold Language Rights
Learn about CEJ's work to ensure language rights are protected for all communities in Sri Lanka.
Resources
Publications & Media
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Make a Difference
Join Us in Creating Change
Together we can advance the rights of women in Sri Lanka, advance gender justice, and empower women across Sri Lanka's communities.
For more information, email srilanka.cej@gmail.com