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<\/a><\/p>\nThe event on October 5 will also see the introduction of 3, 000 citizen reporters from AFRIEL, a partner organization in the March 12 Movement, to strengthen election monitoring during the upcoming election period.<\/p>\n
The March 12 Movement is an organization made up of PAFFREL, CMEV, Transparency International, national youth movements, representatives from Enable Sri Lanka, and other academics, thought leaders and CSOs.<\/p>\n
This is the first time civil society organisations in Sri Lanka (CSOs) have come together for an event of this nature. CMEV National Coordinator Manjula Gajanayake, addressing the press at a media briefing this morning said the was a historic event in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
AFRIEL Executive Director Ravindra De Silva elucidated on the importance of civil society organizations working together in this manner, towards a common goal and vision for the country. He also spoke on the need to enable and empower youth to act on behalf of their communities.<\/p>\n
Enable Lanka Co-Founder Janith Rukmal drew attention to the fact that the10% of disabled Sri Lankans are a minority often overlooked in the political process. He said that with his participation in the October 5 event, he hoped to hold presidential aspirants to the promise of a more inclusive Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
The October 5 mega event, entitled \u2018Presidential Election 2019\u2014Public Platform will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on October 5, from 3 PM to 5 PM. An estimated 4, 000 citizens are expected at the event and organizers invited more civic conscious citizens to participate in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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