Part 1 – Background – The Constitution

Background – The Constitution The Constitution (1978) of Sri Lanka (Chapter IV, Articles 18 to 25) contains a clear set of language provisions which guarantees that no citizen shall be discriminated against on grounds of language, and entitles every citizen the freedom to enjoy and promote his own culture and...

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Commemorating the Official Languages Day of Sri Lanka and Canada Day

21 Civil Society Organisations receive over Rs 148,000,000 to promote Language Rights and Language Learning The National Languages Equality Advancement Project (NLEAP), supported by Global Affairs Canada, has been working closely with relevant local government actors, to fulfill the commitment of both Governments towards building language equality and sensitivity to...

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A Five-Day Translator Training Program for Government Translators

National Languages Equality Advancement Project (NLEAP), under its continued support to the Government of Sri Lanka to improve the translation services in the government sector, has initiated a series of translator training programs for the benefit of the translators who are already in the government translator service. The  translator training...

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The National Languages Fund Announces Receipt of 89 Concept Notes at close of Submissions

The National Languages Fund administered by NLEAP recently issued a call for Concept Notes from eligible civil society organizations that: Promote language rights towards national integration and reconciliation Foster acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity as a national strength Improve the ability of Sri Lankan citizens to communicate in the...

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