‘Your right to know’: Guest speaker at the next Members Meet, Sankitha Gunaratne

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Sankitha Gunaratne will speak on an interesting topic: ‘Right to Information’. It will be an interesting program for those who are aware of RTI and for those who would want to know more on the subject

The passing of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in August 2016 marks a significant step towards strengthening transparency and the fight against corruption in Sri Lanka. RTI is a prime tool through which transparency, accountability and public participation can be addressed. The RTI Act became operational on 3 February, with the publication of a Gazette setting out all public authorities that are now liable to receive RTI applications from citizens.

There is however a deficiency in the awareness amongst the general population with regard to the right.

Sankitha holds an LLB (Hons) and is an Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka since 2012. She works as Manager, Right to Information, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) overseeing the creation of RTI request facilitation hubs and RTI civil society coalitions in eight districts since 2016 to present.

The program will be held in May; date and more details to follow.