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"A search for truly democratic alternatives to the present is possible and a commitment
to social experimentation with them is a worthy and fulfilling human enterprise”


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New Radio Program

Kamala Mami Speaks....

Viluthu broadcasted a series of micro-mini drama skits highlighting gender issues and how women could deal with these issues in a constructive way. It was supported by AJWS and FLICT as donors. The broadcast was in Tamil (Sept 2008) and Sinhala (October 2008) aired over Sooriyan FM and Hiru FM. The response from the public showed that it had caught the attention of men more than the women

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	New Publication Kutti Arasasngam

	Kutti Arasangam’, in Tamil, attempts to explain democracy and governance at local government level to potential women politicians. more..

Interesting Articles

Kollywood and the Eelam Connection ( by Shanthi Sachithanandam. April 2008)
This was back in 2003. As I entered the LTTE office at Puliyankulam in the Vanni to obtain my ‘visa’ to enter the North, I noticed a familiar figure in the waiting room. more....

Latest News A Course for Tamil Journalists
Latest News A Course for Tamil Journalists
	In order to launch a course for Tamil journalists, Viluthu met with interested University students on the 19th Jan 2009 at the Viluthu offices.. Viluthu expanded on the syllabuses for the new course which has been designed to build capacities in democracy, human rights and presentations of journalistic events among the Tamil journalists. The lecturers will be drawn from the Open University, University of Colombo and mainstream media organizations. Affiliation of the course with Open University is being explored by Viluthu.

New Campaign *Housing Rights Campaign*
New Campaign *Housing Rights Campaign*
	The displaced people of Eaichilampattu now residing temporarily in Chinnakulam and Udappankeni are unable to return to their homes. They have lost their homes properties and paddy fields. A campaign to draw the attention of the Government, through the media, and advocating for the housing rights of the people, has been initiated by Viluthu. The programme is funded by American Jewish World Services (AJWS) to be implemented over 4 months - to end Feb 2009 at a value of US$ 4,250