The Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law University of Colombo

“We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us” With this outlook the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of law, University of Colombo embarked upon an unforgettable journey to the Kingdom of Ruhuna. The picturesque city of Hambantota, the stupendous irrigation network from ancient civilizations and the historical significance of this magnificent city not only awed us, it further reminded us of our rich heritage and culture. While this experience increased our knowledge and widened our perspective on life, it further strengthened our fellowship as it was a great representation of all batches. On the 23 rd  of October 2015 before the first flush of the morning we assembled at the university grounds to make a start on our journey. Although most of us felt drowsy and lurched straight out of our beds, the familiarity and warmth of our fellow colleagues and the homely atmosphere of the university immediately revived us.  Many would agree with me when I say that ...

The first International Understanding Project for the Rotaract year 2015/16 of the Rotaract club of Faculty of Law concluded successfully. "On the way" is an interactive workshop against the gender based sexual harassment in public transport, conducted by Naushalya Rajapaksha, the Official Youth Delegate of Sri Lanka to the 70th United Nations General Assembly. The project is a joint project of the four Rotaract clubs in the University of Colombo, the faculties of Law, Science, Arts and Management and Finance. The phase one of the project was held today at the UN compound Colombo, to which Rotaractors from the faculties of science and Arts also participated. The workshop proved to be of immense importance and made an enormous impact on the attitudes of the participants through creating a platform to bring about the diverse views and ideas of them on gender based diversity. Hiruni Siriwardhane, the club IU director was the chairperson of the project.

The 4 th  Installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was held on the  30 th  September 2015 at the College House of University of Colombo. The incoming president Rtr. Hiran Geeganage and his Board of Directors were inducted during the ceremony. The event was graced by a number of distinguished invitees including the chief guest for the occasion , President of the Rotary Club of Colombo East, Rtn. Dr. Nishantha Nanayakkara, District Rotaract Committee chair Rtn. Saifudeen Adamaly, Youth Services Chair Rtn. Farzana Khan ,District Rotaract Representative Rtr.PP.PHF. Sathiyendra Tharmakulerajasinghem . More than 35 Fellow Rotaract Clubs were present for the event and District Interact Representative Fabian Shockman and a number of interactors  were also participated.  The Immediate Past President Rtr. Nethmini Medawala reminisced the past year with their achievements. Immediate Past Secretary Rtr. Prabhashanee Ja...

T he Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo conducted their first project for the Rotaract year 2015/16; the ‘Workshop on Media, Advocacy and Youth’ under the avenue of Professional Development on 21 st  of July 2015, chaired by Rtr. Nishadi Gunatilake and Rtr. Thahira Cader, in collaboration with International Alert and USAID. Fifty Rotaractors participated this one-day workshop, which was held at the Ceylon Hall of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. The objectives of this project were to strengthen the skills and confidence of Rotaractors with regard to understanding and involving in governance of Sri Lanka, to establish and support dialogue processes around the constructive and positive role which can be played by Rotaractors in governance, and to provide the tools needed for Rotaractors to lobby and engage with issues like accountability and transparency. The workshop was done in two sessions; the first session was conducted by Mr. Sanjana Hatt...