SLWJA convened a public awareness conference in Kandy, centering on the theme “No Shut Up Laws.” –
Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association recently convened a significant public awareness conference in Kandy, centering on the theme “No Shut Up Laws.” The event featured prominent speakers including Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers Association, Lasanta Ruhunage, Deputy Editor of Anidda newspaper, and Dr. Kalpa Rajapaksa.
Attendees actively engaged in discussions regarding strategies to counteract the implementation of oppressive new laws, emphasizing the necessity of a cohesive socio-political movement. Participants voiced concerns over the potential ramifications of these laws and underscored the importance of sustained awareness efforts.
The conference provided attendees with valuable insights into the gravity of impending legislation proposed by the government. Consequently, there was unanimous agreement among participants regarding the imperative nature of continuing such awareness programs to educate the public about the implications of these laws.
In summary, the public awareness conference organized by the SLWJA in Kandy served as a platform for informed discourse and collective mobilization against oppressive governmental measures.
