Bridging human rights & community action in Sri Lanka
SPHERE sustains the momentum of civic participation — defending civil and political rights, advancing digital rights, and empowering communities to shape a just, democratic future.
Centre for Digital Policy Research
The Centre for Digital Policy and Rights (CDPR) serves as the specialized arm of SPHERE, dedicated to ensuring that Sri Lanka’s technological evolution strengthens democratic values rather than undermining them. We bridge the gap between complex digital shifts and fundamental human rights through rigorous legal analysis, evidence-based research, and proactive policy advocacy.
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Driving systemic reform and building capacity for human rights defenders across Sri Lanka.
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SPHERE members files a petition challenging the newly proposed "Protection of the State from Terrorism" Bill
SPHERE members challenges the new "Protection of State from Terrorism" Bill
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Energy as a Baseline Enabler: Why Sri Lanka’s Digitalization of Electricity Grievances Must Be Human-Centric
At the PUCSL stakeholder consultation on Sri Lanka’s draft Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum rules, SPHERE argued that electricity is not merely a utility service but a baseline enabler of civic participation and digital rights. Mandating a digital-first grievance process risks isolating the very consumers it is meant to protect.
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Finding Balance: Living with Your Phone Without Losing Your Mind
Let’s be honest: most of us start our days the exact same way. The alarm goes off, and before we’ve even rubbed the sleep out of our eyes, we’re reaching for our screens. We live in a world where our pockets are constantly buzzing with everyone else's news, stress, and updates.
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