Information sessions organized by the People Unite for Justice and Accountability (PUJA) project sparked a discourse on Transitional Justice (TJ) and truth telling among government officials and stakeholders. Led by NPC’s Executive Director Dr. Jehan Perera and Mr. Jagath Liyana Arachchi, sessions were held in Gampaha, Jaffna and Kandy to provide insights into TJ mechanisms and the need for truth acknowledgment.
Participants engaged in discussions, raising questions such as the implications for victims of issuance of death certificates and the nuanced challenges of the TJ processes. Comments emphasising the necessity of expertise and eligibility in managing TJ effectively resonated with participants, underscoring the importance of competent leadership in driving change.
One of the PUJA project's partner organizations, Peace and Community Action (PCA), has taken a step towards fostering community driven accountability and justice with the establishment of the District Truth and Justice Forum in the Ampara District. With 50 members from civil society organizations and influential figures, the forum encourages community driven accountability and justice.
PCA is involved in documenting land rights violations supported by the District Truth and Justice Forum; the partnering organization conducted meetings with government sectors to address the issue. By amplifying community voices and engaging with authorities PCA, in collaboration with the PUJA project, seeks justice for affected individuals.