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All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) Donates Rs. 43 Million Worth of Materials to Support Women and Children in Sri Lanka

Donation follows discussions between the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and the ACWF The All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has donated a consignment of materials valued at 1,000,000 RMB yuan (approximately Rs. 43 million) to support the wellbeing and development of women and children in Sri Lanka. The donation comprises equipment for establishing a mother-and-baby room and a…

Parliament Turns Orange to End Gender-Based Violence

🔸 2025 Global Theme – “Let’s unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.” 🔸 Beyond lawmaking, a broader social responsibility and attention is required to eliminate gender-based violence, states Hon.Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. 🔸 Hon. Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj states that a proposal will be handed…

Parliamentary Committees look into the draft Bill of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka

The document pertaining to the proposed draft Bill of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament upon Cabinet approval in the future, was extensively discussed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, Members of the Sub Committee under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural…

Creating a society with an elevated mindset capable of serving humanity as human beings is the objective of our politics – Min. Saroja Savithri Paulraj

Hon. Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated that creating a society with an elevated mindset capable of serving humanity as human beings is the objective of the politics of the government. The Hon.Minister made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of the Eastern Social Development Foundation. She made these remarks…

Bridging Voices – Regional Exchange for Women Leaders, held in Jaffna to strengthen women’s leadership.

Jointly organized by the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The “Bridging Voices: Regional Exchange for Women Leaders” forum was held in Jaffna recently (Oct. 18), marking a significant first step toward building a peer-to-peer mentorship network linking women leaders from across Sri Lanka. The forum was jointly organized by…

Parliament Turns Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness

Every year, the month of October is recognized globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as “Pink Month.” In support of this initiative, Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne were symbolically presented with awareness badges and wristbands today (22) at the Parliament to promote awareness of breast cancer.…

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus Informed on Breast Cancer Awareness in Alignment with the Pink Ribbon Month

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has been decided to hold a debate in Parliament and to have women MPs dress in pink in support of the program. Every year, October is considered as the Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month or “Pink Month” and in line with this, a special awareness session…

The key findings and recommendations of the research conducted by UN Women programme on gender equality in Sri Lanka presented to the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus

The key findings and recommendations of the research conducted by United Nation Women (UN Women) on gender equality in Sri Lanka were presented to the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus. This took place at the Parliament on the 26th September 2025, during a meeting of Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus chaired by the Hon. Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj. During…

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus discusses Potential pathways for UK support to the Caucus and integrational dialogue for encouraging young women’s political participation

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus discussed Potential pathways for UK support to the Caucus with representatives of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and also held discussions regarding intergenerational dialogue for encouraging young women’s political participation with the representatives of Law and Society Trust (LST). This meeting of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was held on 12.09.2025 under…

Young political leaders from across South and Southeast Asia led by the Institute of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung meets with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus

Young political leaders from across South and Southeast Asia with their staff members and representatives from the Institute of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung met with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus following their visit to Parliament. Young political leaders from across South and Southeast Asia engaged in constructive dialog with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus held on 07.08.2025 Chaired…