In Conversation with activist and comedian Kiruthika Thurairajah As part of our Pride special, we sat down with Kiru recently. Here’s how our conversation went down. The many faces of Kiru – and her beautiful kitty cats, Kanmani and Shakthi ❤
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16 Days of Activism in Sri Lanka
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign to combat violence against women and girls around the world. Running from today, 25th November (International Day for the Elimination of GBV) until 10th December (Human Rights Day), Activists and rights groups run campaigns and events in their respective countries each year forContinue reading “16 Days of Activism in Sri Lanka”
Voiceless Part 8: Law, Order and Rape
VOICELESS PART 8: LAW, ORDER AND RAPE My story: Last year I was travelling solo through Sri Lanka, something I do often and this time I had planned to stay for about a month. In my first week I met a guy from Weligama and after meeting we continued to see each other for aboutContinue reading “Voiceless Part 8: Law, Order and Rape”
VOICELESS PART 7: When “no” means “maybe, yes”
The first time I was raped was soon after moving overseas for the second time in my life.
VOICELESS PART 6: Fondled by a Family Member
My younger cousin’s hand was down my pajamas and underwear. I was in shock.