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Chintaka Rajapakse
Moderator
Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR)
Chintaka Rajapakse is the moderator of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR), a human rights organization focused on land rights, protection of natural resources and the environment. Chinthaka has worked extensively with farmers, peasants and those who have lost land and livelihood due to militarization and development projects. He has actively supported those defending education rights against privatization and militarization, and been part of the ongoing peaceful protests linked to the economic crisis, against corruption and impunity in government.