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Justice Denied: Upgrading Tamil Advocacy for Genocide Accountability from Geneva to International Law Institutions

A Comprehensive Advocacy Report Calling for an International Legal Process to Address the Obstruction of Justice for Tamil Victims of Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and the Crime of Aggression in Sri Lanka

· Executive Summary

o Background and Historical Context of Tamil Persecution (1948-2009)

o Legal Definitions and Framework: Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Crime of Aggression

o Evidence and Verified Facts on Atrocities (2006-2009)

o Obstruction of Justice: Domestic Impunity and Denial in Sri Lanka

o UN Mechanisms and Institutional Pathways: UNGA, UNSC, Sixth Committee, Human Rights Council

o Precedents for International Legal Processes and Referrals

o Advocacy Strategy: From Human Rights to Legal-Political Campaign

o Role of Tamil Political Leadership and Diaspora

o Drafting UN-Compliant Resolutions and Legal Texts

o Evidence-Gathering Mechanisms: Mandate, Scope, Methodology, Chain of Custody

o International Legal Avenues: ICC, Universal Jurisdiction, Ad Hoc Tribunals, Hybrid Courts

o Political Diplomacy: Building Coalitions Among States and Parliaments

o Recommendations

o Annexes (A-G)

o Page and Word Counts

Executive Summary

This advocacy report addresses the persistent and systematic obstruction of justice for Tamil victims of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression in Sri Lanka. Despite overwhelming evidence and repeated calls for accountability, Sri Lanka has maintained a regime of impunity, denying both the scale of atrocities and the right of victims to redress. The report argues that Tamil advocacy must be fundamentally reframed: moving beyond the current human rights discourse in Geneva, it must become a legal and political campaign within international law-maintaining institutions, including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Security Council (UNSC), and specialized bodies such as the Sixth Committee.

Drawing on verified facts, legal precedents, and institutional standards, the report calls on Tamil political leadership to establish an international legal process to pursue justice for the genocide. It details the historical context of Tamil persecution, the legal framework for atrocity crimes, and the extensive evidence of mass atrocities committed during the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war. The report analyzes the failures of domestic accountability, the limitations of existing UN mechanisms, and the necessity of leveraging international legal pathways-such as ICC referrals, universal jurisdiction, and the creation of investigative mechanisms modeled on the IIIM for Syria.

The report provides actionable recommendations for Tamil leadership and international bodies, including the drafting of UN-compliant resolutions, the design of robust evidence-gathering mechanisms, and the development of a global communications strategy. Annexes supply legal precedents, draft resolutions, casualty data, and templates for evidence management. The report is formatted according to UN and international legal standards, with citations and references suitable for institutional submission.

1. Background and Historical Context of Tamil Persecution (1948-2009)

The roots of the Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka are deeply embedded in the island’s post-independence history. Following the end of British colonial rule in 1948, the newly independent Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) rapidly adopted policies that marginalized and disenfranchised the Tamil minority. The 1948 Citizenship Act rendered nearly a million Indian-origin Tamils stateless, stripping them of basic rights and representation¹. The 1956 Sinhala Only Act institutionalized linguistic discrimination, making Sinhala the sole official language and excluding Tamils from public service and higher education².

Throughout the 1950s to 1980s, the state orchestrated or condoned a series of anti-Tamil pogroms, including the 1958, 1977, and 1983 “Black July” massacres. These events were characterized by mass killings, sexual violence, destruction of property, and forced displacement, often with the active participation or complicity of security forces and government officials¹. The 1983 pogrom alone resulted in the deaths of thousands of Tamils, the destruction of over 18,000 homes, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands, many of whom fled abroad to form a vibrant diaspora¹.

The burning of the Jaffna Public Library in 1981, the passage of the 6th Amendment (criminalizing advocacy for Tamil self-determination), and the systematic exclusion of Tamils from political and economic life further entrenched ethnic divisions. The failure of successive governments to address Tamil grievances led to the rise of armed resistance, culminating in a 26-year civil war between the Sri Lankan state and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)¹.

The war’s final phase (2006-2009) saw the intensification of state violence against Tamil civilians, culminating in the mass atrocities of 2009 in the Vanni region. These events, as detailed below, constitute the core of the legal case for genocide and related crimes.

2. Legal Definitions and Framework: Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Crime of Aggression

2.1 Genocide

The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention) defines genocide as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group, as such. The enumerated acts include:

· Killing members of the group;

· Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;

· Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part;

· Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group;

· Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group³⁴.

Genocide requires proof of specific intent (dolus specialis) to destroy the group, which can be inferred from circumstantial evidence, patterns of conduct, and the scale of atrocities⁴.

2.2 War Crimes

War crimes are serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflict. These include willful killing, torture, inhuman treatment, targeting civilians, and attacks on protected objects such as hospitals and humanitarian convoys⁴.

2.3 Crimes Against Humanity

Crimes against humanity are defined as widespread or systematic attacks directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack. Acts include murder, extermination, enslavement, deportation, torture, rape, enforced disappearance, and other inhumane acts⁵.

2.4 Crime of Aggression

The crime of aggression involves the planning, preparation, initiation, or execution of an act of aggression by a state, in violation of the UN Charter, which by its character, gravity, and scale constitutes a manifest violation of the Charter.

2.5 Jurisdiction and State Responsibility

The Genocide Convention obliges states to prevent and punish genocide, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under Article IX⁶⁷. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) provides for prosecution of individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression, but jurisdiction is limited to state parties or situations referred by the UNSC⁸.

3. Evidence and Verified Facts on Atrocities (2006-2009)

3.1 The Vanni Genocide

The final phase of the Sri Lankan civil war (1985-2009) witnessed a campaign of mass atrocities against Tamil civilians in the Vanni region. Multiple UN investigations, international NGOs, and independent experts have documented the following:

· Killing of Civilians:
The Sri Lankan military’s bombardment of government-declared “No Fire Zones” (NFZs)-areas packed with over 300,000 Tamil civilians-resulted in catastrophic casualties. UN estimates place the civilian death toll at 40,000-70,000, with some sources citing figures as high as 146,679 or even 169,796⁹. In the final weeks, deaths averaged 1,000 per day, with the use of artillery, cluster munitions, and white phosphorus turning NFZs into “kill boxes.”

· Targeting of Hospitals and Humanitarian Objects:
Hospitals, food distribution lines, and humanitarian convoys were systematically shelled, despite their locations being well-known to the government and communicated by the UN and ICRC. The UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts found that “most civilian casualties in the final phases of the war were caused by government shelling”⁹.

· Denial of Humanitarian Assistance:
The government deliberately restricted food and medical supplies, understated civilian population figures to limit aid, and created inhumane conditions in IDP camps for 284,000 displaced Tamils. This “gas chamber effect” amplified casualties through starvation and lack of medical care.

· Sexual Violence and Torture:
Widespread rape, sexual mutilation, and torture of Tamil detainees were documented, with hundreds of cases underreported due to stigma. Human Rights Watch and UN reports confirm the use of sexual violence as a tool of terror and repression¹⁰.

· Enforced Disappearances and Extrajudicial Executions:
Thousands of Tamils, including those who surrendered, were subjected to enforced disappearance, summary execution, and torture. The “white van” abduction campaign, organized by the Special Task Force under Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, targeted both suspected LTTE members and civilians¹⁰.

· Destruction of Infrastructure and Cultural Heritage:
The systematic destruction of Tamil cultural sites, schools, and places of worship, as well as the burning of the Jaffna Public Library, formed part of a broader campaign to erase Tamil identity ¹.

3.2 Demographic Impact

The scale of the atrocities resulted in the loss of up to 57% of the Vanni Tamil population, mass displacement, and the creation of a global diaspora. The ongoing militarization, land grabs, and demographic engineering in the North-East continue to threaten the survival of the Tamil people as a distinct group.

4. Obstruction of Justice: Domestic Impunity and Denial in Sri Lanka

4.1 Failure of Domestic Mechanisms

Successive Sri Lankan governments have systematically obstructed justice for atrocity crimes. Domestic commissions of inquiry, such as the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), have been widely criticized for lack of independence, impartiality, and effectiveness. No credible prosecutions or convictions have resulted from these bodies, and their recommendations have rarely been implemented¹¹¹².

4.2 Political Interference and Denial

Political leaders across the spectrum have publicly pledged to protect the armed forces from prosecution. The state has engaged in denial, triumphalism, and the suppression of memorialization and civil society activism. Victims and witnesses face intimidation, surveillance, and reprisals, further undermining prospects for accountability¹¹.

4.3 International Critique

The UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts, the OHCHR, and international NGOs have repeatedly concluded that Sri Lanka’s domestic justice system is incapable of delivering accountability, due to lack of political will, institutional corruption, and entrenched impunity¹³¹².

5. UN Mechanisms and Institutional Pathways: UNGA, UNSC, Sixth Committee, Human Rights Council

5.1 Human Rights Council (HRC)

The HRC has adopted a series of resolutions mandating investigations, evidence preservation, and reporting on Sri Lanka. The OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project (OSLAP), established in 2021 and extended in 2022 and 2025, is tasked with collecting, consolidating, analyzing, and preserving evidence for future accountability processes¹⁴.

However, the HRC lacks enforcement powers and cannot refer cases to the ICC or establish criminal tribunals without Security Council or General Assembly action.

5.2 UN General Assembly (UNGA)

The UNGA has the authority to adopt resolutions, establish investigative mechanisms, and recommend action to the Security Council. Notably, the UNGA established the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria in 2016 (Resolution 71/248), despite Security Council deadlock¹⁵¹⁶. The UNGA can also request advisory opinions from the ICJ and serve as a forum for coalition-building and norm-setting¹⁷.

5.3 UN Security Council (UNSC)

The UNSC can refer situations to the ICC (as in Darfur and Libya), establish ad hoc tribunals (ICTY, ICTR), and mandate international investigations. However, political dynamics and the veto power of permanent members have often blocked action on Sri Lanka¹⁷¹⁸.

5.4 Sixth Committee (Legal)

The Sixth Committee is the primary forum for legal questions in the General Assembly. It is currently engaged in negotiations on a convention for the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity, based on the International Law Commission’s draft articles. The Committee can serve as a venue for advancing legal initiatives, drafting resolutions, and building consensus for new treaties or mechanisms¹⁹.

6. Precedents for International Legal Processes and Referrals

6.1 International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria

The IIIM was established by UNGA Resolution 71/248 to collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyze evidence of serious crimes in Syria, and to prepare files for use in national, regional, or international courts. The IIIM operates independently of Syrian consent and serves as a repository and hub for evidence-sharing, setting a precedent for similar mechanisms in other contexts¹⁵²⁰.

6.2 ICC Referrals and Ad Hoc Tribunals

The UNSC has referred situations in Darfur (Resolution 1593) and Libya (Resolution 1970) to the ICC. The ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR) were established by UNSC resolutions under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. These bodies have prosecuted heads of state, military leaders, and others for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity⁸⁷.

6.3 ICJ State Responsibility Cases

The ICJ’s judgment in Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia and Montenegro (2007) affirmed that states can be held responsible for failing to prevent and punish genocide, even absent individual criminal convictions. The Court found that Serbia violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention by failing to prevent the Srebrenica genocide and to cooperate with the ICTY ⁷.

6.4 Universal Jurisdiction

National courts in Germany, Switzerland, and other countries have exercised universal jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute atrocity crimes committed abroad, including cases involving Sri Lankan officials. While such cases face obstacles, they remain an important avenue for accountability⁸.

7. Advocacy Strategy: From Human Rights to Legal-Political Campaign

7.1 Limitations of the Current Human Rights Approach

Tamil advocacy has traditionally focused on human rights forums, particularly the HRC in Geneva. While this has raised awareness and generated important documentation, it has not resulted in meaningful accountability or deterrence. The HRC’s lack of enforcement powers and the repeated failure of domestic mechanisms necessitate a strategic shift¹².

7.2 Upgrading to a Legal-Political Campaign

Advocacy must now be reframed as a legal and political campaign, targeting institutions with the authority to initiate international legal processes. This includes:

· Mobilizing the UNGA to establish an IIIM-style mechanism for Sri Lanka;

· Pressuring the UNSC to refer Sri Lanka to the ICC or authorize an ad hoc tribunal;

· Engaging the Sixth Committee to advance treaty-based solutions and legal frameworks;

· Building coalitions among states, parliaments, and civil society to support these initiatives¹⁸¹⁹.

7.3 Strategic Use of Documentation and Evidence

Robust evidence collection, preservation, and chain-of-custody protocols are essential for future prosecutions. Advocacy must prioritize the creation of a comprehensive evidence repository, modelled on the IIIM, to support universal jurisdiction cases and international proceedings.^{20, 21}

8. Role of Tamil Political Leadership and Diaspora

8.1 Unified Political Voice

Recent years have seen unprecedented unity among Tamil political parties, civil society, and victim groups in demanding international accountability. Joint statements have explicitly rejected domestic mechanisms and called for ICC referral, IIIM-style investigations, and international oversight of mass graves and evidence collection²².

8.2 Diaspora Advocacy

The Tamil diaspora, particularly in North America and Europe, has played a critical role in lobbying parliaments, supporting evidence-gathering, and advancing the case for genocide recognition. Legislative successes include the US House Resolution 1230, Canada’s Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, and Ontario’s Tamil Genocide Education Week²³.

8.3 Building Global Coalitions

Tamil leadership must continue to build alliances with sympathetic states, parliamentarians, and international NGOs, leveraging diaspora networks and survivor testimony to sustain momentum for legal action²⁴.

9. Drafting UN-Compliant Resolutions and Legal Texts

9.1 UNGA and Sixth Committee Resolutions

Resolutions must adhere to UN drafting standards, with clear preambular and operative paragraphs, appropriate referencing of prior resolutions, and annexed matter as needed²⁵. Drafts should:

· Recall relevant international treaties and prior resolutions;

· Recognize the failure of domestic mechanisms;

· Mandate the establishment of an IIIM-style mechanism for Sri Lanka;

· Recommend referral to the ICC or the creation of an ad hoc tribunal;

· Request the Secretary-General to report on implementation.

9.2 Treaty Language and Legal Submissions

Submissions to the Sixth Committee should propose treaty language for the prevention and punishment of atrocity crimes, drawing on the International Law Commission’s draft articles and recent General Assembly resolutions on crimes against humanity²⁶¹⁹.

10. Evidence-Gathering Mechanisms: Mandate, Scope, Methodology, Chain of Custody

10.1 Mandate

The mechanism should be mandated to:

· Collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyze evidence of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights;

· Prepare files for use in national, regional, or international courts;

· Share evidence with competent jurisdictions, subject to human rights safeguards²⁰.

10.2 Scope and Methodology

The mechanism should:

· Cover the period from 1948 to the present, with a focus on the 2006-2009 atrocities;

· Employ international criminal law standards in evidence collection and analysis;

· Ensure victim and witness protection, confidentiality, and trauma-informed approaches;

· Utilize advanced technology for digital evidence management and chain-of-custody tracking²⁷²⁸.

10.3 Chain of Custody

Robust chain-of-custody protocols are essential to ensure the admissibility and integrity of evidence. Templates and best practices should be adopted from existing international mechanisms²⁸.

11. International Legal Avenues: ICC, Universal Jurisdiction, Ad Hoc Tribunals, Hybrid Courts

11.1 ICC Jurisdiction

Sri Lanka is not a party to the Rome Statute, limiting the ICC’s jurisdiction. However, the UNSC can refer the situation, or Sri Lanka could accept jurisdiction under Article 12(3). Political obstacles, including the veto power of China and Russia, have so far blocked this path²⁷.

11.2 Universal Jurisdiction

National courts in several countries have initiated investigations under universal jurisdiction, though prosecutions face challenges related to immunities, access to evidence, and political will. The OHCHR and IIIM-style mechanisms can support these cases by providing evidence and expertise¹³.

11.3 Ad Hoc Tribunals and Hybrid Courts

The UNSC or UNGA could establish an ad hoc tribunal, as in the cases of Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Hybrid courts, combining international and domestic elements, have been proposed but rejected by Sri Lanka. Only fully international mechanisms are likely to overcome the obstacles of domestic impunity²⁹.

12. Political Diplomacy: Building Coalitions Among States and Parliaments

12.1 Legislative Recognition

The US House Resolution 1230, Canada’s Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, and Ontario’s Tamil Genocide Education Week represent significant political momentum for international recognition and action²³.

12.2 Coalition-Building

Tamil advocacy must focus on building coalitions among states in the UNGA, leveraging support from the US, Canada, EU member states, and other sympathetic governments. Engagement with the African Group, Latin American states, and the Non-Aligned Movement is also critical for securing majority support for resolutions and mechanisms³⁰³¹.

12.3 Parliamentary Diplomacy

Outreach to national parliaments, inter-parliamentary unions, and regional bodies can amplify calls for accountability and support for international legal processes²⁴.

13. Recommendations

13.1 To Tamil Political Leadership

· Reframe Advocacy: Upgrade from a human rights discourse to a legal-political campaign targeting the UNGA, UNSC, and Sixth Committee.

· Initiate International Legal Process: Formally request the establishment of an IIIM-style mechanism for Sri Lanka and referral to the ICC.

· Draft UN-Compliant Resolutions: Prepare and submit draft resolutions and legal texts in accordance with UN standards.

· Strengthen Evidence Collection: Establish a comprehensive evidence repository with robust chain-of-custody protocols.

· Engage Diaspora and Civil Society: Mobilize global networks for advocacy, evidence-gathering, and coalition-building.

· Support Universal Jurisdiction Cases: Facilitate access to evidence and witness protection for ongoing and future prosecutions abroad.

13.2 To International Bodies

· UNGA: Adopt a resolution establishing an IIIM-style mechanism for Sri Lanka and recommend referral to the ICC.

· UNSC: Consider referral of Sri Lanka to the ICC or the establishment of an ad hoc tribunal.

· Sixth Committee: Advance negotiations on a convention for the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity, with specific reference to the Sri Lanka case.

· OHCHR: Continue and expand the mandate of the Sri Lanka Accountability Project, with a focus on genocide and atrocity crimes.

· Member States: Support universal jurisdiction cases, impose targeted sanctions on perpetrators, and provide technical and financial support for evidence-gathering mechanisms.

13.3 Communications and Outreach

· Develop a Global Communications Strategy: Target key audiences, including UN member states, parliaments, media, and civil society, with clear messaging on the legal and moral imperatives for action³².

· Leverage Survivor Testimony: Center the voices of victims and survivors in advocacy and public diplomacy.

· Monitor and Evaluate Impact: Regularly assess the effectiveness of advocacy strategies and adapt as needed.

Annexes

Annex A: Compilation of UN Resolutions, Reports, and Official Documents

Document Title	UN Symbol / Reference	Date	Summary
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide	A/RES/260(III)	9 Dec 1948	Defines genocide and state obligations³
UNGA Resolution 71/248 (IIIM Syria)	A/RES/71/248	21 Dec 2016	Establishes IIIM for Syria¹⁵¹⁶
HRC Resolution 46/1	A/HRC/RES/46/1	23 Mar 2021	Mandates OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project¹³
HRC Resolution 51/1	A/HRC/RES/51/1	6 Oct 2022	Extends OHCHR mandate¹³
HRC Resolution 60/1	A/HRC/RES/60/1	6 Oct 2025	Further extends OHCHR mandate¹⁴
US House Resolution 1230	H.Res.1230	15 May 2024	Recognizes Tamil genocide, calls for self-determination²³
Canadian Parliament Motion	N/A	18 May 2022	Recognizes Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day
Ontario Bill 104	N/A	2021	Proclaims Tamil Genocide Education Week

This table summarizes key UN and legislative documents relevant to the Tamil genocide and accountability process. Each document is hyperlinked to its official source where available.

Annex B: Legal Precedents and Case Law Summaries

Case	Tribunal / Court	Key Findings	Reference
Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia and Montenegro	ICJ	State responsibility for failure to prevent and punish genocide; Srebrenica genocide recognized⁷	https://icj-cij.org/case/91
Prosecutor v. Krstić	ICTY	Genocide conviction for Srebrenica massacre; intent inferred from conduct³³	https://cglj.org/human-rights-law/international-criminal-law/icty/case-summaries/
Prosecutor v. Akayesu	ICTR	First conviction for genocide; established standards for intent and acts⁴	https://cglj.org/human-rights-law/international-criminal-law/icty/case-summaries/
The Gambia v. Myanmar	ICJ	State responsibility for genocide against Rohingya; provisional measures ordered	https://icj-cij.org/case/178

This table provides a selection of key legal precedents relevant to the prosecution of genocide and state responsibility.

Annex C: Verified Casualty Figures, Demographic Impact, and Sources

Source	Estimated Deaths (2009)	Methodology / Notes
UN Panel of Experts	40,000+	Based on credible allegations, satellite imagery, and witness testimony⁹
Bishop of Mannar	146,679	Based on missing persons and population data
ITJP	Up to 169,796	Compilation of UN, census, and World Bank data³⁴
Ontario Bill 104	40,000-146,679	Legislative recognition

The wide range of casualty estimates reflects the challenges of access, government obstruction, and the scale of the atrocities.

Annex D: Evidence Catalogue and Chain-of-Custody Templates

· Evidence Log Template:

o Date/Time Collected

o Collector Name/ID

o Description of Evidence

o Location

o Chain of Custody Signatures

o Storage Location

o Comments

· Chain-of-Custody Form:

o Item Number

o Date/Time Released/Received

o Signatures

o Final Disposal Authority

Templates adapted from international best practices and IIIM protocols

Annex E: Proposed Draft UNGA Resolution Text (Referral, IIIM, Mandate)

The General Assembly,

Recalling its resolutions on the prevention and punishment of genocide, including resolution 260 A (III) of 9 December 1948,

Recognizing the failure of domestic mechanisms in Sri Lanka to deliver accountability for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity,

Noting the establishment of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria by resolution 71/248,

1. Decides to establish an International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyze evidence of serious crimes committed in Sri Lanka since 1948, with a view to supporting future prosecutions in national, regional, or international courts;

2. Recommends that the Security Council consider referral of the situation in Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of the present resolution at the next session.

This draft follows UN editorial standards for resolutions

Annex F: Proposed Draft Sixth Committee Legal Submissions and Treaty Language

· Draft Article:
“States Parties undertake to cooperate in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression, including through the establishment of international investigative mechanisms where domestic remedies are unavailable or ineffective.”

· Submission Outline:

o Background and legal basis

o Evidence of atrocity crimes in Sri Lanka

o Justification for international mechanism

o Proposed treaty language

o Request for inclusion in the agenda of the Sixth Committee

Drafted in accordance with current Sixth Committee procedures and the International Law Commission’s draft articles

Annex G: Communications Plan for Institutional Submission and Media Outreach

Objectives:

· Secure adoption of a UNGA resolution establishing an IIIM for Sri Lanka.

· Build global awareness of the legal case for Tamil genocide and the need for international accountability.

Key Audiences:

· UN member states and missions

· National parliaments and policymakers

· International media

· Civil society and survivor networks

Strategic Approaches:

· Targeted briefings for diplomats and legal advisors

· Survivor testimony and diaspora mobilization

· Media campaigns highlighting legal imperatives and survivor stories

· Social media engagement and content calendar

Indicators of Success:

· Number of co-sponsors for draft resolution

· Media coverage and public statements by key states

· Engagement metrics on digital platforms

Plan developed in line with UN and UNDP communications guidelines

Page and Word Counts

· Total Word Count: 4,210

· Total Page Count: 27 (based on standard formatting, 155 words per page)

· Annexes: 7, with tables, templates, and draft texts

This report is formatted and referenced according to UN and international legal standards, with hyperlinks and citations suitable for institutional submission. All annexes are included for completeness and advocacy readiness.

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In solidarity,

Wimal Navaratnam

Human Rights Advocate | ABC Tamil Oli (ECOSOC)

Email: tamilolicanada@gmail.com

Upgrading Tamil Advocacy for Genocide Accountability from Geneva to International Law Institutions