SRI LANKA

National Peace Council

The National Peace Council (NPC) has operated since 1995 to sustain democratic engagement and reconciliation efforts in Sri Lanka, particularly during periods of institutional distrust and political uncertainty.

NPC consistently advocates that Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict requires a political solution based on interethnic power sharing, pluralism, and inclusive governance. Its work integrates dialogue, advocacy, research, and problem-solving through district and local interreligious committees nationwide.

NPC has helped prevent and defuse interethnic and interreligious tensions, mediate local disputes, and collaborate with public officials to address grievances before they escalate. These platforms have strengthened cooperation among religious leaders and enhanced local peacebuilding outcomes.

In addition, NPC works with state institutions to promote inclusive governance through training public officials, accredited university courses, mobile documentation clinics, and sustained engagement on accountability and transitional justice, preserving space for pluralism and peaceful political solutions.