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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Amnesty International South Asia

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Founded
Headquarters
Colombo
Foundation type
National NGO (Active)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Sri Lanka
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 45

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NGO Secretariat deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Amnesty International South Asia has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 1,989 community development charities in Sri Lanka it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Amnesty International South Asia is a registered community development nonprofit based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its registration number is FL-162108. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.

Amnesty International South Asia's official registration number is FL-162108, as recorded in the national registry of Sri Lanka.

Amnesty International South Asia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Sri Lanka is 45/100.

Amnesty International South Asia is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.

Amnesty International South Asia is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).

According to GiveRadar's records, Amnesty International South Asia is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka and overseen by the NGO Secretariat. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Sureshkumar K• S•

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

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7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Amnesty International: Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts is Repressive and Authoritarian - Hasht-e Subh Daily
Mar 2026
8am.media
Amnesty Says New Taliban Criminal Regulation Deepens Discrimination Against Women - thekabultribune.com
Mar 2026
thekabultribune.com
Amnesty International decries new criminal regulation in Afghanistan as assault on rights for women, minorities - Jurist
Mar 2026
www.jurist.org
Amnesty condemns convictions of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha - The Express Tribune
Feb 2026
tribune.com.pk
"Reports of harm to civilians must be subjected to impartial investigation": Amnesty on Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanist
Feb 2026
www.aninews.in
Amnesty issues urgent action appeal to PM Shehbaz for Imaan, Hadi's release - The Express Tribune
Feb 2026
tribune.com.pk
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees - خبرگزاری اطلس
Dec 2025
atlaspress.news

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Cause areas in Sri Lanka

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 1,861
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Most common causes in Sri Lanka

Causes charities work on most.

Education 11
Climate 8
Children 7
Water 6
Gender Equality 5
Hunger 5
Literacy 5
Peace 5

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka
Officers and trustees
NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Amnesty International South Asia

What is Amnesty International South Asia?
Amnesty International South Asia is a community development national ngo (active) based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
When was Amnesty International South Asia founded?
Amnesty International South Asia was founded in 1961.
Who leads Amnesty International South Asia?
Sureshkumar K. S..
Where is Amnesty International South Asia located?
Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Is Amnesty International South Asia trustworthy?
Amnesty International South Asia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Amnesty International South Asia's registration number?
Registration: FL-162108 (Sri Lanka).
What is Amnesty International South Asia's website?
https://amnesty.org
Are donations to Amnesty International South Asia tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.