Blog Articles

Explore a variety of opinion pieces that discuss topics relevant to reconciliation and social cohesion in Sri Lanka as well as the Sri Lanka Barometer effort as such.

May 27, 2025

சமூக நல்லிணக்கத்தை மேம்படுத்தல்: யாழ் பல்கலைக்கழக மாணவர்களின் உளப்பார்வை

Rumana Razzak

This blog explores how Jaffna University students are using creative approaches such as social media campaigns, cultural exchange, and student-led initiatives to promote social cohesion and understanding.

May 6, 2025

Finding Our Place in the Global Barometer Network: A Journey to Cape Town

Sri Lanka Barometer

This blog offers insights into the recent experience of the Sri Lanka Barometer team's visit to the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Apr 15, 2025

Creating Platforms: Young Researchers Shaping the Future of Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Research

The Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)

This blog showcases the Young Researchers’ Programme, which mentored emerging researchers in exploring issues of social cohesion and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, and highlights some of their key findings.

Mar 18, 2025

“Beyond Data” – Why Social Research in Sri Lanka Needs a Trauma-sensitive Approach

Nilupuli Nayanathara

This blog highlights the importance of Sri Lankan social science researchers integrating Trauma-Informed Care into their work, recognising trauma as a key factor in the collective process of dealing with the past.

Jan 17, 2025

The Stories behind the Numbers: Bringing the SLB Survey to Life

Shanuki de Alwis

This blog talks about the SLB Exhibition "Sri Lanka Speaks" that took place from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Colombo. It gives insights into the (creative) process behind the scenes and explains the rationale for connecting data and stories.

Nov 23, 2024

මාධ්‍යයේ නිරූපණයන් හමුවේ අන්තවාදීන් ලෙස ලේබල් වූ මුස්ලිම් ප්‍රජාව

Malmi Kuruppu

This blog examines media frames constructed by local television networks during the second wave of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. It identifies three key narratives that have fueled negative perceptions of Sri Lankan Muslims during the pandemic.