What Is Self-Determination?

Self-determination is the principle, recognized in international law, that a people have the right to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. It is enshrined in the UN Charter and in the International Covenants on Human Rights.

IDCTE advocates for a political solution that addresses the Tamil nation's political aspirations, based on the right to self-determination in Tamileelam. We believe that lasting peace and justice for Eelam Tamils cannot be achieved through cosmetic reforms within the existing Sri Lankan state structure, but requires recognizing the Tamil nation's right to decide its own political future.

This page is a starting overview. IDCTE will expand it with more detail on the legal and political basis for this position.