GLOBAL TAMIL FORUM

Sunday Times Sri Lanka article, reported in Tamil Guardian, regarding GTF's concerns on appointment of Sajith Premadasa as deputy leader of opposition UNP Party.

'Diaspora urges Commonwealth'05 October 2014

Ceylon Today coverage of GTF's letter to the UK Foreign Secretary regarding the proscription of Tamil diaspora organisations and individuals by the Government of Sri Lanka.

'Our efforts are in the name of sincere citizens' – Fr S. J. Emmanuel14 September 2014

Sunday Leader interview with GTF President, Rev. Dr. S.J. Emmanuel.

‘More questions than answers’ – Suren Surendiran27 July 2014

Sunday Leader interview with GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, on the expanded mandate given to the Missing Persons Commission and the appointment of three foreign experts to assist with its work.

'GTF ready to assist OHCHR probe'15 June 2014

Sunday Leader interview with GTF Spokesperson, Suren Surendiran, on the investigation on Sri Lanka being conducted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

'GTF challenges GoSL to face UN probe'06 June 2014

An article in The Island, which details GTF's calls on the Government of Sri Lanka to face the UN investigation.

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Press Releases

GTF commemorates the sixteenth anniversary of the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka18 May 2025

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) joins Tamils worldwide in commemorating the 16th anniversary of the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka. The final phase of the war is one of the most brutal in recent history, with the estimated deaths of over 40,000 Tamil civilians in the final months alone. This constitutes only a fraction of the total deaths, destruction and displacement suffered by the Tamil community during its 70-year political struggle for equality and justice in Sri Lanka.

Many tens of thousands of Tamil civilians were killed or made to disappear by the State of Sri Lanka

GTF Urges Meaningful Extension for Completion of Sri Lanka Accountability Project and transmittal of report to all relevant UN bodies for further action09 October 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) welcomes the recent report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on the “Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka” and the subsequent dialogue at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. The report highlights ongoing human rights abuses and calls for national and international actions to advance accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

GTF congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake25 September 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) extends its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Starting from a humble origin and remaining as a peoples’ person all through his political journey, President Dissanayake’s achievements will inspire a new generation of youth from all backgrounds to dream big.

GTF’s statement on Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne Passing29 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is saddened by the passing of Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and would like to extend its condolences to his family and all those who were fortunate to have crossed path with him.

GTF pays tribute to Tamil Elder Statesman Mr R Sampanthan on his passing04 July 2024

The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Tamil elder statesman R. Sampanthan on June 30, 2024. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the departed leader and all those mourning the loss of Mr. Sampanthan.

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