Our Team

Shyamala Gomez is a human rights lawyer by training and has over twenty five years experience as an academic, researcher and activist. She has an LLB from the University of Colombo and a Masters in Law from Georgetown University, Washington DC. She has published in the areas of violence against women, masculinities, sexual violence in conflict, migrant workers rights, women’s land rights, reproductive rights and on women, peace and security.

Email: shyamalagomez.ed@cejsl.org

Letchumanan Kamaleswary holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Peradeniya and a Masters in Development Studies from the University of Colombo. Kamaleswary has over 10 years of experience working on women’s rights.

E mail: kamali@cejsl.org

Niranjala Nicoles studied at St Anthony’s College. She has over seven years of experience with clerical and office maintenance work. As one of CEJ’s first team members, Niranjala is attentive to detail and is a loved member of the CEJ team.

Irosha Karunanayaka is partly qualified in AAT and carries 8 years of government and private sector experience in the Finance field.

Email: financeasst.cej@gmail.com

Email: inosha.cej@gmail.com

Shani Asokan holds a Masters of Arts (MA) in Human Rights from the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP) of Mahidol University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of London. She has a background in law and journalism, and has conducted research on women in conflict, ambivalent empowerment, and narrative voice in post-conflict literature.

Email:shani@cejsl.org

Ashmidha Pathmanathan has an M.Sc. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology from the University of Northampton, and has 2 years of work experience in the development sector. She is an advocate for mental health & psychosocial development, and is passionate about working for the rights of marginalized groups in Sri Lanka.

Email:ashmidha@cejsl.org

Kamini Rathnayake holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) with Honours from Liverpool John Moores University, UK. With her background in law, international relations and gender studies, Kamini is interested in the fields of sexual and reproductive health, rights & education of young adults & children and civil & political rights of women & youth.

Email: kamini@cejsl.org

Rajima holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support and a BA special degree in Sociology from the University of Colombo. She has five years of experience in the development sector, and is very passionate about gender and community development and advocating for human rights.

Email: rajima.cej@gmail.com

Email: yumna.cej@gmail.com

Azra Kamil holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations (Hons) from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London. She has over three years of experience in working closely with the disabled community in Kandy, Central Province, and is passionate about continuing her research in geopolitics, Middle Eastern studies, and strategic studies.

Email: azrak.cej@gmail.com

Email: nevindi.cej@gmail.com

Prabodha Godawita has a Communication Arts Degree in Art History from Pasadena City College, USA and has about six years of experience working in the brand management, digital marketing and communications field. She is passionate about gender equality, animal rights and environmental sustainability.

Email:prabodha.cej@gmail.com

Nilmini Vijitha is pursuing a Diploma course in social work and has 17 years of local experience in the social, economic, political and educational empowerment of marginalized grassroots groups such as children, youth, adults and women. She is passionate about empowering marginalized individuals, family units, groups and communities in Sri Lanka.

Email:nilmini.cej@gmail.com

Banuja Rujanth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Peradeniya. She has a Diploma in Social Work, Diploma in Women Empowerment and Political Empowerment from the National Institute of Social Development, and a Diploma in media (television, radio newscaster and program presenters in Tamil language) Banuja has over ten years of experience in the Development Sector, specifically working on rights of women and women empowerment.

Email:banuja.cej@gmail.com

Janani Sureshkumar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the National Institute of Social Development. She has three years of experience working in social work, specifically in the disability field. She strongly believes that “acceptance” is the basic tool for creating a diverse society.

Email:janani.cej@gmail.com

Udara has about three years of experience working in the development sector, primarily involved in fostering positive parent-child interactions that promote healthy habits. As a Community Facilitator at CEJ, she aspires to facilitate and empower the community she is working with.

Email: udara.cej@gmail.com

Thurkkadevi has a Diploma in Child Protection from the National Institute of Social Development, and she has 15 years of experience working with women and children.

Email: thurkkadevi.cej@gmail.com

Vendakumar Jeevasharmila has 18 years of experience in social work as a counselor in non-profit organizations, and she worked as a trainer for persons with disabilities and youth groups on the topics of leadership, human rights, and fundamental freedom. She has experience in the improvement of women’s economic status, development, and leadership. Jeevasharmila is very interested in raising awareness among conflict-affected women on developing intellectual thinking and fostering critical thinking.

Email: jeevasharmila.cej@gmail.com

Madhushani Jayasinghe is pursuing a Business Administration degree at Rajarata University and holds an Advanced Certificate in Child Care and Rights from the University of Colombo. She has about ten years of experience working with non-government organisations, focusing on child development and well-being. Madhushani is passionate about making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children, ensuring their access to education, healthcare, and a bright future.

Email: madhushani.cej@gmail.com

With 25 years of expertise in the development field, Selvakumary Kaneshamoorthy has worked closely with women, youth, and children. Most significantly, her goal is to ensure that every child in society grows up in a peaceful environment. She has worked with youth on issues of reconciliation, the peacebuilding process, and women’s economic empowerment.

Email: selvakumary.cej@gmail.com

Kaushalya Madubashini holds a Diploma in Counselling from the National Institute of Social Development. She has three years of experience working in social work, specifically in counseling, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Psychology degree and Preschool Teacher Training. She is passionate about creating and advocating for citizens who stand up for their rights.

Email: kaushalya.cej@gmail.com

Piransiya Balasupiramaniyam has about five years of experience in psychosocial mobilization and training. She is dedicated to fostering well-being and empowerment within communities through compassionate and impactful interventions.

Email: piransiya.cej@gmail.com

Email: suseema.cej@gmail.com

Email: chanika.cej@gmail.com

     CEJ  Consultants

Sahani Chandraratna has a BA in Sociology from The George Washington University, a MSC in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York, and a MPH from Columbia University in the City of New York. She has over eight years of experience working with the development sector in communication, research, and program management. She is interested in knowledge translation and the social determinants of health.

Email:sahani.cej@gmail.com