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GAP ANALYSIS OF DISABILITY INCLUSIVENESS IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR

 #Manique Gunaratne participated at the Validation Workshop on the Gap Analysis of #Disability #Inclusiveness in the #Justice Sector in Sri Lanka in September 2023 at the #Renuka #City Hotel. 

The pursuit of justice is a fundamental pillar of any democratic society, aiming to ensure fairness, equality, and the protection of individual #rights. However, for persons with disabilities, accessing justice can often be an arduous journey fraught with numerous barriers and challenges. Sri Lanka, a country known for its rich history and cultural diversity, grapples with these issues as it strives to uphold the principles of justice and inclusivity.

Persons with disabilities, encompassing a wide range of #physical, #mental, and #psychosocial impairments, constitute a significant and diverse segment of Sri Lanka's population. According to the World Report on Disability published by the #World #Health #Organization (#WHO) and the #World #Bank, approximately 12.9% of Sri Lanka's population, or over 2.6 million individuals, are living with disabilities. These individuals, like all citizens, have the right to access justice on an equal basis with others, as enshrined in numerous international treaties and Sri Lanka's own constitution.


Woman speaking into a microphone at an indoor event. She has long dark hair and is wearing a light green sleeveless top with a subtle pattern. She has an earbud in one ear and is gesturing with her left hand, while her right hand holds the microphone. In front of her on the table is a colorful pouch with an owl design and some papers or documents. The environment looks like a meeting or conference room with warm lighting.

Conference room scene with several round tables surrounded by people, both men and women, attentively listening to a speaker at the front. The speaker, seen from behind, stands near a whiteboard or flip chart. The audience is diverse; one woman in the foreground uses a wheelchair. Some people have notebooks and cups in front of them, and the overall atmosphere seems engaged and focused. The room has bright lighting and modern decor.

Conference room scene with people around a table. Several women are seated at a round white table covered with papers, notebooks, pens, a microphone, two metal thermoses, glasses, and a pile of headphones. Some women are in conversation, one is using her phone with earphones, appearing focused. In the background more people are visible, including a woman standing and signing with her hands, suggesting sign language is being used. The atmosphere is that of an active workshop or seminar, with bright lighting and modern decor.

A group of about 28 people posing for a photo indoors. The group includes both men and women of various ages, standing and sitting together in a spacious, well-lit room. Some members are sitting on chairs or kneeling at the front, while others stand behind. There’s a decorative wall with a geometric design in the background and a sign that reads "Lava" partially visible. Many people are smiling and appear to be enjoying the moment. The environment looks modern and clean, possibly a hotel, conference area, or event space.


Kishara #Manique Gunaratne

Member of the Programme Committee of the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance


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