Monthly Archives: June 2021

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to Submit Recommendations to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Election Law Reforms

It was decided at the Women Parliamentarian’s Caucus to submit a proposal in writing to the Parliamentary Select Committee on election law reforms in order to ensure 30% -70% representation of women at the Parliamentary and Provincial levels within the existing electoral structure of the country. In addition, it was also decided to propose to…

The Opportunities for Women to Act as People’s Representatives Should be Expanded – Minister Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi

The Minister of Health Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi stated that the election law reforms should be carried out in such a way that women are properly represented in Parliament, Provincial Councils and Local Government Authorities. The Minister also said that Sri Lanka is at a low level in women representation compared to other countries in Asia. She…