“If we’re to forgive, those who committed abductions should come forward and apologise” - Sandya Ekneligoda

Sandya Ekneligoda, wife of missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, has been fighting a lone battle for 12 long years to seek justice for her husband. In January 2022, Sandya made a vow to Goddess Kali, following which several major changes took place in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. Her efforts to seek justice for her husband have been acknowledged both locally and internationally. 

Apart from being the recipient of the International Woman of Courage award in 2017, Sandya was recently listed in BBC’s 100 most influential women