The pilot phase of the ‘Media Forum for Reconciliation’ program, organized by the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR), was successfully concluded at the NIPM Institute in Athurugiriya, running from October 5 to October 7, 2026. The program focused on media ethics and discipline, featuring discussions on four key modules: truthfulness, humane communication, media-audience harmony, and the roles of conscience and a forward-looking perspective. Mr. Vijith Rohan Fernando, Chairman of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, delivered the inaugural address, while senior journalist Mr. Wimal Katipearachchi served as the lead resource person. The panel of resource persons included veteran journalist and writer Mr. Chandana Thilakarathna; Lake House Editorial Director and senior journalist Mr. Sisira Yapa; veteran writer and journalist Mr. Kasun Pussawela; senior journalists Ms. Ifthiya Kader, Ms. Ransi Ranasinghe, and Ms. Pramishka; and university visiting lecturer and resource person Mr. Nuwan Subasinghe. The program was organized by the Media and Public Relations Division of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, and was moderated by Assistant Director Mr. H.S. Lakmal.
