TIMELINE

History of the Conflict in Sri Lanka

After 500 years of colonial rule, Sri Lanka became an independent state in 1948. Trace the history of the conflict between the Tamils and the Sinhalese since then. | »

INTERVIEWS

University Teachers for Human Rights

Since Rajani's death in 1989, University Teachers for Human Rights has continued her work of documenting human rights abuses. Learn more about the current situation in Sri Lanka in this interview with members of the organization. | »

INTERVIEW

The Tamil Diaspora

Jo Becker, the children's rights advocacy director for Human Rights Watch, talks about the Tamil Tigers' recruitment of child soldiers, and about the role that expatriate Sri Lankans play in the ongoing conflict. | »

FIRST PERSON

In Rajani's Words

"One day some gun will silence me. And it will not be held by an outsider — but by a son — born in the womb of this very society — from a woman with whom my history is shared." Read excerpts from Rajani's letters.  | »