Senkini Moras

THE WORLD WE PROMISED EACH OTHER

81 Years of Hope, Doubt and the Search for Trust; A Reflection for “United Nations Day 2026” Sometimes I wonder what the word “peace” means to people who have never truly experienced it. Is it simply the absence of war?

Global Media and Information Literacy Week

Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a global initiative that highlights the importance of developing the knowledge and skills needed to access, analyze, evaluate and use information responsibly. The week is obs

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The Gentle Giant: Sri Lanka’s Famous Tusker, “Kawanthissa”

In the vast, dry-zone wilderness of Sri Lanka’s North Western Province, one magnificent wild elephant stood far above all others. Known to wildlife researchers, villagers and conservationists as “Kawanthissa,” this legen

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Home is where our lives are revolving around. Mentally, home is our safest place. Physically, is home your safest place? This can vary depending on the location, income, types of hazards that can occur and other contextu

World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Silence

Every year, World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th of October to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people to take mental well-being as seriously as physical health. Mental health affects how people t

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Choosing Dialogue Over Force: The International Day of Non-Violence

Observed each year on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the International Day of Non-Violence was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. Its purpose is to promote a culture of peace

Celebrating Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development

World Tourism Day is an internationally recognized occasion celebrated every year on the 27th of September to highlight the social, cultural, economic and environmental importance of tourism. Tourism connects people from

WHO GETS TO SPEAK? Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box

Every year on September 15th, the world pauses to celebrate the International Day of Democracy. Democracy? Yes We speak about freedom, equality, human rights, elections and the power of the people. As we were taught demo

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year, on the 10th of September, the world observes World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a day that reminds us of an issue that is often difficult to talk about but cannot be ignored. Suicide is not simply a personal

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