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Ranitha Gnanarajah

Sri Lankan lawyer and human rights activist · Sri Lanka · On the map · Activists

Ranitha Gnanarajah is a Tamil Sri Lankan human rights activist and lawyer. She has been widely praised for her efforts in advocating for the rights of victims of enforced disappearances and those detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

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International Women of Courage Award2021

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Ranitha has been known to have provided free legal assistance to prisoners detained without charge. She received the prestigious International Women of Courage Award in 2021 coinciding with the International Women's Day during a virtual event conducted by the United States Secretary of State.

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Living