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Lack of Development on the Recent US Draft Resolution on Sri Lanka

By Editor - March 19th, 2013

Lack of Development on the Recent US Draft Resolution on Sri Lanka

By: The Human Rights Advocacy Council of CTYA from Geneva

The students all over Tamil Nadu have been voicing strong opposition to Indian government’s stance on Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka. Follow Loyolahungerstrike on facebook for current developments on Student protests.



2nd Draft resolution HRC 22– Further Diluted

By Editor - March 15th, 2013

2nd Draft resolution HRC 22– Further Diluted

Written By: Human Rights Advocacy Council of CTYA from Geneva

The 2nd Informal Consultation on the US Draft Resolution on Sri Lanka took place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the United Nation’s Human Rights Council in Geneva. See also the Revised US 2nd Draft Resolution on Promoting Reconciliation and Accountability in Sri Lanka.



Thulirkal: Sees no limits, Kabilan Daniel Thurairajah!

By Editor - March 15th, 2013

Thulirkal: Sees no limits, Kabilan Daniel Thurairajah!

Kabilan has entered the AXE Space Academy for a chance to actually go to space! The two Canadians with the most votes will travel to Florida to received real astronaut space training ,from there, they can compete in AASA’s Global space Camp for a chance to actually go to space!



UTSG Presents ‘Alaipayuthey – Charity Boat Cruise’!

By Editor - March 13th, 2013

UTSG Presents 'Alaipayuthey - Charity Boat Cruise'!

‘Alaipayuthey – Charity Boat Cruise’ Saturday April 27th!



RyeTSA Presents “Antha Naal Nyabagam” Formal

By Editor - March 13th, 2013

RyeTSA Presents "Antha Naal Nyabagam" Formal

RyeTSA Presents “Antha Naal Nyabagam” Formal Thursday March 28, 2013!



CUTSA Presents Kalai Vizha ’13!

By Editor - March 13th, 2013

CUTSA Presents Kalai Vizha '13!

Carleton University Tamil Students Association (CUTSA) will host their 24th Annual ‘Kalai Vizha,’ meaning arts festival, on Sunday March 24th at 3:00pm.



Tamil Nation Development Council Hosts ImagiNATION: Tamileelam Forward!

By Editor - March 13th, 2013

Tamil Nation Development Council Hosts ImagiNATION: Tamileelam Forward!

imagiNATION – Tamileelam forward is an innovative competition to empower youth and professionals to unite and envision our nation through development projects. Join us on March 24th to hear more about nation development and how you can participate in the challenge. For more information contact tamilnation@ctya.org



Thulirkal: Classical Dancer, Nivedha Ramalingam!

By Editor - March 8th, 2013

Thulirkal: Classical Dancer, Nivedha Ramalingam!

Nivedha is a third year Kinesiology student at the University of Toronto and a Bharathanatya performing artist, instructor and choreographer. She has been learning this art form for the past 13 years.



Happy International Women’s Day!

By Editor - March 8th, 2013

Happy International Women's Day!

Men and women must both come together and become advocates and show solidarity in the struggles women face. As many of our sisters in Tamileelam suffer, we have a responsibility to work towards freeing them from oppression and violence. We must together, in unity work towards creating a solution for our sisters in Tamileelam.



US Draft Resolution Urges Sri Lanka to follow OHCHR Recommendations

By Editor - March 7th, 2013

US Draft Resolution Urges Sri Lanka to follow OHCHR Recommendations

Human Rights and Advocacy Council of CTYA Representatives reporting from Geneva