Strategic Advocacy Plan: UNHRC 62nd Session & The OSLap Evidence Lifecycle 1. Description of the Advocacy Plan The HRC62 Advocacy Plan is a multi-layered strategic framework designed to mobilize international pressure on the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) regarding its human rights obligations. In the context of the 62nd Session, this plan focuses on: ●        Evidence Preservation: Strengthening the OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project (OSLap) by providing high-quality, verified testimonies from victims in the North-East. ●        Mandate Renewal Lobbying: Targeted engagement with the "Core Group" (UK, Canada, Germany, etc.) to ensure that the monitoring and reporting mandates do not lapse. ●        Special Procedures Engagement: Facilitating formal submissions to the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappeara...

Disclaimer This report is an independent research analysis synthesized from publicly available government documents, judicial filings, and human rights reports. The findings and interpretations presented herein do not constitute legal advice or represent the official policy of any government agency or international organization. Information regarding ongoing judicial proceedings is based on the most recent available records as of April 16, 2026. Editor’s Note This report arrives at a critical juncture in Sri Lanka’s post-war history. As the state moves forward with a multi-billion-rupee modernization project for school athletics in early 2026, it simultaneously faces unprecedented scrutiny over the stalled exhumation of mass graves. The stark contrast between these two fiscal realities—high-speed athletic tracks and slow-motion forensic justice—serves as the central focus of this analysis. Executive Summary In March 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a Rs. 2,010.50 million proj...