05/31/2026
Press Conference on Policy Recommendations
๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ On 21st May, Global Unites South Asia proudly launched a significant national collaborative process aimed at shaping a youth-led vision for justice, healing, sustainable peace, national unity, and long-term resilience in Sri Lanka.
Led by Gen Z and Millennial voices, this initiative recognizes that lasting development cannot be achieved through economic progress alone. A truly prosperous future must be built upon trust, reconciliation, accountability, dignity, and peaceful coexistence among all communities.
For decades, Sri Lanka has experienced recurring cycles of division and conflict. Through this process, we seek to contribute to breaking those cycles by creating meaningful opportunities for young people to actively shape the future of their country.
This initiative is grounded in extensive consultation and evidence-based engagement, including:
โจ A national youth survey engaging more than 2,500 Gen Z and Millennial respondents across all 25 districts
โจ Consultations with youth leaders, grassroots communities, civil society representatives, and religious leaders from every province
โจ Analysis of Sri Lankaโs past experiences in justice, reconciliation, and healing to identify lessons learned and opportunities for progress
โจ Development of practical, youth-informed policy recommendations for a more peaceful, just, and united future
This is more than a policy process. It is an opportunity to ensure that the voices, experiences, aspirations, and concerns of young people are reflected in shaping the future of Sri Lanka.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners, researchers, volunteers, youth leaders, and community stakeholders who have contributed to this journey.
Together, we continue working toward a future built on understanding, inclusion, justice, and sustainable peace.
๐ค One Country. Many Voices. Shared Future.