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(2003) சமூக மத்தியஸ்த திட்டம்
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This guide is an overview of the functions and activities of Community Mediation Programme (CMP) and Mediation Boards in Sri Lanka. The study highlights the importance of these alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in promoting community harmony and resolving conflicts at a grassroots level. The key findings show the positive impact of CMP in fostering peaceful resolutions, reducing the burden on the formal judicial system, and enhancing access to justice for marginalised communities. The paper also outlines the structure, functions, and operational procedures of Mediation Boards, underscoring their role as impartial mediators in resolving different civil and social disputes. Overall, the paper advocates for the wider adoption and governmental support for community mediation practices in Sri Lanka to strengthen social cohesion and access to justice.
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(2009-2014) சமூக மத்தியஸ்த சபைகளுக்கு அனுப்பப்பட்ட பிணக்கு வகைகள்
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This presentation lays out a range of data findings collected by Community Mediation Boards from 2009-2014. Data was collected on the number of disputes brought to boards and their success rates for settling them. The data also organises statistics on the number of disputes brought to each province, with the Western province receiving the greatest share at 25% of all disputes and the Northern receiving the fewest at 1% in 2009. However, by 2014, the Northern province’s shares rose to 15% highlighting the success of awareness campaigns and increased government support to regional Mediation Boards. The slides included are a valuable resource for those looking for data and
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(2010) வன்முறையற்ற சமூகத்திற்கான சமூக மத்தியஸ்தம் - மத்தியஸ்த பயிற்சியாளர்களுக்கான ஒரு வளவாளர் புத்தகம்
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This resource book explains the value of community mediation in resolving conflicts at a local level, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a sense of empowerment among disputants. It outlines various mediation techniques, communication strategies, and conflict resolution models that can be employed by trainers to equip mediators with the necessary skills to mediate successfully. Additionally, the resource book highlights the significance of cultural sensitivity and impartiality in mediating the diverse community disputes found in Sri Lanka. The paper also touches upon the challenges faced in community mediation and offers practical guidance on addressing these issues to ensure successful mediation outcomes.
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(2011) சமூக மத்தியஸ்த சபைகள் - ஒரு நியாயமான மாற்றுவழி
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This publication reflects on the origins, challenges and advancements of Community Mediation in Sri Lanka over the past twenty years. The publication is a tribute to an exceptionally successful mediation program of the Government of Sri Lanka and offers some insights into the Sri Lankan Mediation Boards Model and the people who have driven and sustained it for the last twenty years.
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(2011) இலங்கையில் உள்ள சமூக மத்தியஸ்த சபைகளின் மதிப்பீடு
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The evaluation, conducted in 2011, sought to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Community Mediation Boards (CMB) Program in Sri Lanka. The report highlights that the CMB Program played a significant role in resolving different disputes within local communities, including interpersonal conflicts, property disputes, and minor criminal offenses. The mediation process was credited as accessible, affordable, and culturally relevant, leading to increased participation from community members. However, the report also pointed out some challenges faced by the CMB Program. These included limited resources and capacity, uneven distribution of CMBs across regions, and the need for ongoing training and support for mediators. The report’s recommendation is that by addressing these issues, the program's impact and longevity can be improved.
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(2013) JSRP - இலங்கையில் சமூக மத்தியஸ்தம் சமூக நல்லிணக்கம் (கிரேக் வால்டர்ஸ்)
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This paper investigates the role of community mediation in fostering social harmony in Sri Lanka. The study considers community mediation in Sri Lanka’s post-conflict context, researching how mediation initiatives have contributed to resolving disputes, promoting reconciliation, and enhancing overall social harmony. The research highlights that mediation mechanisms have been instrumental in bridging gaps between communities, encouraging dialogue, and mitigating tensions arising from ethnic, religious, and cultural differences. By promoting local participation and ownership, community mediation has proved effective in building trust and fostering sustainable peace in Sri Lanka's diverse society. The paper emphasises the importance of continued support and recognition of community mediation as a key strategy for nurturing social harmony and preventing conflicts from resurfacing in the future.
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(2016) எதிர்பார்ப்புகளும் அனுபவங்களும் - வட மாகாணம்
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The paper explores the effectiveness and impact of community mediation boards in the Northern Province. The paper emphasises the need for an inclusive approach that considers the perspectives and values of all parties involved. The unique experiences of peoples in the Northern Provinces were considered through interviews of various stakeholders, including community members, mediators, and local authorities, who spoke on their expectations of the mediation process. Key successes of community mediation boards were their ability to solve minor disputes and foster a sense of social cohesion, but they did also face several challenges. These challenges include issues relating to mediator training and qualifications, power imbalances, and limitations in handling complex or sensitive cases. The paper concludes by advocating for ongoing support, capacity-building, and community engagement to enhance the effectiveness of community mediation to promote peaceful relations and regional justice.
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(2016) மக்களின் கருத்துக்கள் - CEPA - டிசம்பர் 2016 - வடக்கு-கிழக்கு மற்றும் ஊவா
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This study focuses on the role and impact of mediation boards in resolving disputes within local communities in Sri Lanka's Northern, Eastern, and Uva Provinces. Through considering the norms of regional communities, the research explores how mediation boards contribute to social cohesion, access to justice, and overall community well-being, shedding light on the significance of this alternative dispute resolution mechanism in the context of Sri Lanka's cultural diversity. A key take-away from the study, was that the local participation in the mediation process gave communities a sense of ownership over dispute resolution alongside increasing feelings of fairness. Ultimately, the research allowed for a deeper understanding of the complex social dynamics involved in mediation, this is expected to allow policymakers to develop more targeted and effective interventions for promoting positive community relations and justice.
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(2016) சமூகவியல் விசாரணை - மக்களின் கருத்துக்களும் அனுபவமும் - மொனராகலை
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This study explores how people local to Monaragala, Sri Lanka, perceived and interacted with Mediation boards. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating surveys and interviews to gather data from individuals who have encountered mediation boards. The inquiry finds that by internalising a process of accessing justice within communities, many participants feel that outcomes are fairer than if they had gone through formal courts. Nonetheless, it was also identified that the boards lacked an even gender balance which raised the question of appropriate representation, while other participants considered power imbalances as a factor that could decrease their faith in the mediation process. Such information is being used to improve the mediation process through new recruitment drives and specialised training to identify and overcome power imbalances.
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(2016) சமூகவியல் விசாரணை - மக்களின் கருத்துக்களும் அனுபவங்களும் - திருகோணமலை மற்றும் மட்டக்களப்பு
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This paper investigates the views and experiences of Mediation Boards among individuals in the Trincomalee and Batticaloa Districts. The study analyses the effectiveness and significance of boards as a tool for conflict resolution in a local context. The research team actively engaged with community members to understand their perspectives on the Mediation Boards' functioning and impacts. The key findings of the publication displayed the importance of the boards in resolving disputes alongside improving community relations. The study highlights that people view the boards positively, appreciating their role in promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and maintaining social harmony. However, some challenges that were identified concerned gender representation and power dynamics within the mediation processes. Such observations are expected to influence future training of mediators and recruitment initiatives to improve the quality of mediation.
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(2016) பெண் மத்தியஸ்தர்களைப் அறிந்துகொள்வது
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The Asia Foundation set out to understand and profile women mediators working in the community mediation boards by conducting a survey, which would provide a sound basis for greater advocacy to increase the participation of women mediators. This is a crucial first step toward the equal representation and participation of women mediators within the wider context of gender equality for women in mediation. While the report offers key insights and recommendations, the most important recommendation that emerges from this study is the need for proactive affirmative action to increase the number of women through temporary quotas at nomination and special measures at selection.
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(2021) பயிற்சி தேவைகள் மதிப்பீட்டு அறிக்கை - இறுதி - ஆங்கிலம்
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This report researched the specific training requirements of mediation officers, who, in turn, will use the conclusions reached by the report to train future mediators. The study uses qualitative interviews and surveys to gather data from mediation officers, and those who use mediation services, to better understand the skills, knowledge and sensitivities that these officers need to effectively educate aspiring mediators on. The report identifies that successful mediators need to possess a strong understanding of conflict resolution theory and practice, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, the research highlights the significance of continuous professional development to keep mediation officers updated with evolving mediation techniques and the best practices.
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பாடசாலை மத்தியஸ்த பயிற்சி கையேடு (சிங்களம்)
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The School Mediation Handbook outlines the process of the workshop that is to be undertaken in establishing school mediation units which will span across five days. It emphasizes upon the aims and objectives of the workshop and also details the different types of activities and entailing outputs that are to be associated with the workshop. The handbook reflects upon theoretical and conceptual understanding of conflicts/ disputes, different attributes and skills that should be possessed by a school mediator, definition and understanding of mediation as well as on the structure of the school mediation unit. Thus, this handbook is intended to provide the basis for the functioning of the school mediation units which have been established in the country through the collaboration of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice.
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(2013) காணி மத்தியஸ்த கையேடு, காணி பிணக்குகளை தீர்த்தல்
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This document highlights the significance of implementing efficient procedures and strategies to address land conflict in Sri Lanka. The authors emphasise the importance of promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, to decrease the burden on court systems and foster communal solutions. The paper also displays the significance of clear and transparent land tenure systems, which play an important role in preventing disputes. It provides practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to create an encouraging environment for resolving land conflicts and ensuring fair outcomes. Overall, the paper serves as a valuable resource for understanding and managing land disputes, offering insights into procedures and strategies necessary for achieving successful resolutions.
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(2014) வடக்கு மற்றும் கிழக்கு மாகாணத்தில் காணிப்பிரச்சினைகள் குறித்த விரைவான மதிப்பீடு
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The Government of Sri Lanka plans on setting up Special Mediation Boards to address the land and community disputes that were caused, or further complicated, by the Sri Lankan civil conflict. To support this process, it commissioned this assessment to study the nature, type, and scale of prevailing land disputes the Northern and Eastern provinces. When considering the context of the civil conflict, the assessment stresses the importance of equal ethnic representation. The assessment compiles a list of all relevant Acts and ordinances regarding land ownership and explains how they may be interpreted by stakeholders. The document is also key in raising the various complications that mediation boards need consider because of the conflict. Such complications include the inaccessibility of documentation to displaced persons returning to their homes, the support for new inhabitants by dominant regional groups, questions of inheritance and the existence of ‘outsiders’ re-locating to disputed land. Ultimately, the recommendations made are for the boards to prioritise impartiality and close communication with all regional communities throughout the mediation process, alongside creating a transparent application process and fostering inter-communal dialogue.
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(2015) புலம்பெயர்ந்த தொழிலாளர்கள் மற்றும் அவர்களது குடும்பங்கள் எதிர்கொள்ளும் பிணக்குகள் பற்றிய புத்தகம்
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The primary focus of this paper is to explain the challenges encountered by migrant workers and their families in Sri Lanka. It outlines potential solutions and strategies to address these issues effectively. The key findings highlight the need for enhanced support and protection mechanisms for migrant workers, emphasising the significance of cooperation between the Sri Lankan government, relevant authorities, and international partners to safeguard the rights and well-being of these workers and their families during their employment overseas. The resource book represents a vital contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding migrant labour and aims to foster positive changes in the policies and practices concerning Sri Lankan migrant workers.
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(2015) காணிப்பிணக்குகளை பயனுள்ள வகையில் தீர்ப்பதற்கான பயனுள்ள நடைமுறைகள் மற்றும் உத்திகள்
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The manual outlines dispute resolution mechanisms, procedures and strategies that are or will be put in place by the Sri Lanka Ministry of Justice’s Special Mediation Boards (Land) to promote the resolution of a variety of housing, land and property disputes in the country. It is to be used by Mediator Trainers of the Ministry of Justice to train mediators who will be appointed to Special Mediation Boards (Land). The Manual will provide mediation skills to mediate land related disputes with additional information on how dispute resolvers can provide effective assistance to parties to amicably settle land disputes and build positive working relationships, which are critical for stability, economic development and a sustainable peace.
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(2019) காணி மத்தியஸ்த சபைகளின் மதிப்பாய்வு
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The event report provides an overview of the Review Meeting on Database and Progress of Special Land Mediation Boards, held in September 2019. The meeting focused on effectiveness and progress of the Special Land Mediation Boards in their efforts to reduce land-related disputes through peaceful resolutions. Additionally, the report presents valuable statistical data on the number of cases handled, success rates, alongside ‘success stories’ of different mediation cases wherein participants reached an agreeable settlement. Key findings revealed that mediation was contributing to a rise in solved land disputes, fostering cooperation between individuals in dispute, and easing the burden on the traditional legal system.
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(2020) Land Mediation Boards Programme Status Report
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This status report outlines the context for, and establishment of Special Mediation Boards (SMBs) for resolving land and property disputes in the Norther and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka. The report identifies that SMBs were approved by government in 2003 but only used after the 2004 Tsunami hit Sri Lanka. Due to the context of a natural disaster, the report observes that, the use of SMBs was crucial in providing people with an accessible form of justice. The report highlights the effectiveness of SMBs in facilitating fair and quick settlements while fostering a sense of community engagement and ownership in the resolution process. The study also emphasizes the importance of local knowledge and cultural sensitivity in successfully mediating these disputes. Overall, the report lays out the beginnings and development of the SMB program and its significant impact on resolving land and property disputes in the Northern and Eastern regions.
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(2022) Land Mediation - CEPA - Eastern and Nothern
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This paper presents detailed research on the experiences and expectations of the mediation process in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. The document clearly explains that the expectations of local populations are driven by an interest in accessing justice through a mechanism seen as more fair, more accessible and with greater sensitivity towards local customs. However, it is also highlighted that misperceptions have arisen with some individuals expecting judgements instead of settlements from the mediation process. In acknowledging this, the paper places importance on actively advertising mediation locally and presenting it through educational platforms. The paper also looks at the first-hand observations of mediators who raised concerns that it was difficult to apply the legal knowledge on land that they acquired through the training in cases when mediating. Therefore, the recommendations made focus on education for both mediators and stakeholders alongside supporting the expansion of expert panels who provide support to mediators in specialised areas.
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Handout Resolving Peoples Land Disputes Through Mediation
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This handout, created for the Jaffna Mediation Board, explains the reasons behind the Sri Lankan Government’s creation of a national Mediation Board program and the expected merits of mediation to local communities. The handout addresses the qualifications that a complaint must have to be recommended to the boards, alongside detailing the process for how to submit a case. The expected benefits of mediation are the resolution of disputes through amicable settlement, greater accessibility to justice within society, faster processing of justice, reduced burden on the courts system and valuable community input into the process of local harmony.
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Progress Report - Special Land Mediation Boards in Kilinochchi
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This Progress Report provides an overview of the board's performance and impact in Kilinochchi. The intention of this publication is to assess the effectiveness of the Special Land Mediation Board in resolving land-related disputes and promoting peace and stability in the region. The report presents detailed statistics on the number of cases handled, the success rates of mediations, and the types of disputes addressed. Key findings reveal that the board has had significant success in facilitating peaceful resolution of land conflicts, therefore contributing to community cohesion and reducing tensions amidst stakeholders. Furthermore, the publication highlights the importance of land-related issues in post-conflict regions and emphasizes the role of specialised mediation mechanisms in engaging local communities in their own process of accessing justice and achieving peaceful community relations.