Conference Program
Our conference takes place at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Colombo, a comfortable venue supporting a 70-person gathering. The address is 02, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka (Google Maps)
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025
Location
International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Google Map
Registration
2:00PM
Welcome reception
3:00PM Radhika Coomaraswamy opening keynote with remarks from the conference organizing team
Panel
3:30PM Slivers of Dignity -Editors Amjad Mohamed Saleem and Kanchana N. Ruwanpura set the stage in this discussion of contemporary Sri Lanka
Art Exhibition
4:30PM Sex Work in Sri Lanka with Radhika Hettiarachchi
Dinner
6:00PM at ICES (included in registration)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025
Location
International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Google Map
Registration and Art Exhibition Open All Day at the Centre
The Morning
7:30 Light breakfast & coffee at local cafes (TBA) (included in registration)
9:00 - 10:30 Breakout Sessions/Panels on-site
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee/tea on-site
11:00 - 12:30 Breakout Sessions/Panels on-site
Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 on-site (included in registration)
The Afternoon
1:30 - 2:30 Panel ~ International Youth Council (IYC) will host a panel discussion, The Role of Faith in Human Dignity, Gender-Based Violence, Social Justice, and Indigenous Rights
2:45 - 4:00 Breakout Sessions/Panels on-site
4:15 - 5:15 Let’s get moving with dance and nature sessions
Dinner: on your own
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
Location
International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Google Map
Art Exhibition Open All Day at the Centre Open All Day
The Morning
7:30 Light breakfast & coffee at local cafes (TBA, included in registration)
9:00 - 10:30 Breakout Sessions/Panels on-site
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee/tea on-site
11:00 - 12:30 Breakout Sessions/Panels
Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 on-site (included in registration)
The Afternoon
1:30 - 2:30 Panel LGBTQIA Cafe Discussion
2:45 - 4:15 Breakout Sessions/Panels on-site
4:15 - Gather to contemplate next steps
5:00 Closing remarks