The Religious Liberty &
Social Justice Commission
Established in 1995, works to further religious freedom in Sri Lanka &
advocate for minority rights

RLC

The Religious Liberty &
Social Justice Commission

Established in 1995, works to further religious freedom in Sri Lanka & advocate for minority rights

Key Areas
Of Our Work

Research

Advocacy

Litigation

Education

Assistance

Our Impact

248 Children Supported

ASSISTANCE

4471

Overall Reached

1698

Community Members

2137

Community Leaders

ADVOCACY

52 HRDs

158 Youth Impacted

ACCORD

22 CBO's

39 Peer Educators

78 Journalists

13 Social Media
Influencers

159 Government Officers

AWARENESS

115 Lawyers

46 Volunteer Teachers

AGENCY

35 Documentation
Officers

5 Reports
Launched

RESEARCH

The RLC engages in research on FoRB and religiously-motivated human rights violations in Sri Lanka. This includes documenting religious freedom violations and producing regular publications such as monthly incident reports, quarterly analysis reports, and annual trend analysis reports.

RLC also produces thematic reports on broader issues related to religious freedom, exploring intersections with rights such as freedom of expression and association, and examining the legal and socio-political factors that impact FoRB.

ADVOCACY

The RLC actively advocates for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Sri Lanka, engaging both local and international stakeholders. In partnership with Community-Based Organisations, the RLC conducts advocacy initiatives targeting government officials and community leaders.

These efforts aim to promote greater awareness and action on FoRB issues at the local and national levels. Through these initiatives, the RLC strives to influence policy and foster positive change for religious freedom in Sri Lanka.

LITIGATION

The RLC engages in strategic litigation to defend and advance religious freedom in Sri Lanka. The Commission provides legal representation and support to individuals and communities facing violations of their right to religious freedom. This includes challenging discriminatory laws, addressing administrative and police inaction, and pursuing redress in cases of violence, intimidation, or obstruction of religious practice.

The RLC also works closely with a network of lawyers to strengthen legal responses and ensure accountability through the justice system.

EDUCATION

The RLC works to strengthen social literacy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) through online and offline training for youth, community leaders, state officials, and human rights defenders, among others. Special initiatives like the Museum of Religious Freedom and the MinorMatters e-Learning platform help broaden public understanding of FoRB and its relevance in Sri Lanka today.

The RLC also offers targeted training for churches in persecution-affected areas addressing FoRB, persecution theology and mental health and psychosocial well-being. Annual camps for pastors’ children and volunteer teachers provide biblical grounding and equip them to navigate challenges in their communities.

Our Campaigns
& Projects

MinorMatters

MinorMatters is a national campaign committed to promoting religious harmony and safeguarding the Freedom of Religion or Belief in Sri Lanka.

The campaign focuses on building literacy around religious freedom, documenting rights violations, and advocating for stronger protections for religious freedom.

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RLC

Established in 1995, works to further religious freedom in Sri Lanka & advocate for minority rights

Key Areas Of Our Work

Our Impact

248

Children Supported

ASSISTANCE

4471

Overall Reached

1698

Community Members

2137

Community Leaders

ADVOCACY

52

HRDs

158

Youth Impacted

ACCORD

22

CBO's

39

Peer Educators

78

Journalists

13

Social Media Influencers

159

Government Officers

AWARENESS

115

Lawyers

46

Volunteer Teachers

AGENCY

35

Documentation Officers

5

Reports Launched

RESEARCH

Our Campaigns & Projects

Your support

can bring change

Key Areas
Of Our Work

Social Media
Influencers

Documentation
Officers

Reports
Launched

Our Campaigns
& Projects