Land Rights Awareness and Advocacy Activities – 24–25 April 2026
As part of the ongoing Land Rights Awareness and Advocacy Initiative, documentary screenings and community discussions focusing on land rights, land-related challenges, and recommendations for affected communities were conducted across the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
On 24 April 2026, a documentary screening and discussion was held in Mullaitivu District, following a similar event conducted in Batticaloa District on 23 April. The documentary focused on land rights issues in the Eastern Province and the challenges faced by communities who have lost their lands. The event was jointly organized by the Agam Humanitarian Resource Centre (AHRC) and the People’s Collective for Climate Justice (PCCJ).
The main objectives of the initiative were to strengthen public awareness of land rights, amplify the voices of communities affected by land disputes, and build solidarity and support for those facing land-related challenges. The event brought together affected community members, civil society representatives, and political representatives, providing an opportunity for discussion and engagement on land rights issues.
On 25 April 2026, the land rights documentary was screened and discussed in Vavuniya and Mannar Districts in the Northern Province. The documentary, developed around land ownership issues in the Eastern Province and the challenges faced by people who have lost their lands, presented recommendations related to land rights and was screened in Vavuniya in the morning and Mannar in the evening.The events included discussions with civil society activists and community leaders affected by land grabbing, as well as affected community members, civil society representatives, and political representatives. These discussions provided an important space to share experiences, highlight land-related concerns, and consider recommendations concerning land rights.
The documentary screenings and discussions form part of a continuing initiative across the Northern and Eastern Provinces to raise awareness of land rights, bring the experiences and voices of affected communities into wider discussions, and promote solidarity and advocacy for communities affected by land disputes and land grabbing.
AHRC extends its sincere appreciation to all participants, supporters, civil society representatives, community leaders, political representatives, and district-level organizers who contributed to the successful conduct of these activities.
