In 2022, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) stated that the criminalisation of same-sex relationships between consenting adult women in Sri Lanka violated the CEDAW treaty. The Government of Sri Lanka was urged to make the necessary legal reforms. The original case which was put forward by Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, Executive Director of EQUAL GROUND, supported by …
Rainbow Bus Parade, Kite Festival & PRIDE Party
Feel the energy and excitement as we make our way to the ultimate destination for fun and festivities. Watch the sky come alive with a dazzling array of kites and watch the sun set, as we get ready to dance and celebrate with lively music and a joyful atmosphere. Join us for a day of love, unity, and pride. Bring …
PRIDE Carnival
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the PRIDE Carnival! Immerse yourself in three full days filled with creativity and excitement. Showcase your artistic flair in our on-site poster and digital photography competitions. Express your voice and talent at our open mic sessions, whether it’s through spoken word, music, drag performances, or dancing. Explore the beauty of acceptance and being …
PRIDE Event Lineup
As we get ready to celebrate PRIDE, here is a lineup of some important events we don’t want you to miss! Join us for three days of pure celebration and joy at our Rainbow PRIDE Carnival! From thrilling competitions to vibrant performances it’s all happening at the PRIDE Carnival. Take to the streets and walk with pride as we come …
Rosanna Flamer-Caldera recognised as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024!
Honoured to announce that Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, founder and Executive Director of EQUAL GROUND, has been recognised as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024! For over twenty years, Flamer-Caldera has been a fearless advocate for LGBTIQ rights in Sri Lanka, sparking significant change on a global scale. The article by TIME highlights her victory in 2022 when the …
EQUAL GROUND launches a groundbreaking interactive e-module on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) tailored for Sri Lanka’s Corporate sector.
EQUAL GROUND recently made a significant step in its journey to make Sri Lanka’s corporate sector a space that is accepting of and safe for members of the LGBTIQ community, with the launch of its e-module on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The e-module, which explores topics related to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression (SOGIE), can be utilised by …
EQUAL GROUND’s case against Sri Lanka Police
After much delays on the part of the State, EQUAL GROUND once again managed to achieve yet another legal win for the LGBTIQ community in Sri Lanka! The previous Police Circular dated 27.12.2022 which listed guidelines for the police when dealing with the community was restricted to only include transgender persons and persons undergoing gender transition as opposed to the …
EQUAL GROUND Condemns Sri Lanka’s Emergency Regulations that Threaten Human Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLOMBO, 04 August 2022: EQUAL GROUND condemns the Emergency Regulations passed by Sri Lanka’s parliament on 27 July that threaten human rights, as well as the spate of arbitrary arrests targeting peaceful protesters, including prominent human rights activists. Over the past several weeks, EQUAL GROUND has been alarmed at the State’s violence against its citizens and the …
A Colourful & Joyous COLOMBO PRIDE 2022
For the 18th consecutive year, EQUAL GROUND brought Pride to Sri Lanka, in a vibrant, diverse, and joyful celebration, in the month of June. Colombo PRIDE 2022 focused on the theme ‘Resilient and Unsilenced’, depicting the determination of our community to fight for what we want and what we are. As always, it encouraged and inspired the LGBTIQ community to …
அன்போடு வாழுங்கள் ආදරෙන් ඉමු Live with Love
07 June 2022: All of us are Sri Lankans, living in the same country sharing the same space. We as Sri Lankans deeply value togetherness, empathy, and being respectful towards each other. We are all human beings, regardless of our perceived differences.With these ideas in mind, EQUAL GROUND presents its latest social awareness campaign ‘Live with Love’, to create more …