Civic Dialogues on a People’s Constitution – May & June 2025

As part of its commitment to deepening democracy and promoting citizen participation, Janawaboda Kendraya hosted two community-focused dialogues on a People’s Constitution.
🗓️ Event Dates
May 24, 2025
June 8, 2025
Both sessions were held at Janawaboda Kendraya’s center and brought together civil society organizations, grassroots leaders, and citizens for open discussions on:
The vision for a citizen-led constitutional process
Concerns about current governance structures
The importance of community voices in national reform
These meetings aimed to foster awareness and mobilize public dialogue around the rights, responsibilities, and structures that should define a truly people-centered constitution in Sri Lanka.

Participants
Civil society organizations
Community leaders
Activists and volunteers

Key Themes
Democratic reform
People’s sovereignty
Constitutional education
Grassroots participation in policymaking

Organized by
Janawaboda Kendraya – Civic Engagement Unit