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An Expert Committee appointed to take necessary measures on Gender Equality & Empowerment of Women and Establishment of a National Commission on Women

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus which was held recently (01), reviewed the progress of the draft Bills on Gender Equality & Empowerment of Women and Establishment of a National Commission on women in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. The Caucus meeting was held in Parliament and was Chaired by Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle. The representative…

Awareness program by Parliament to encourage the women leadership in the country

A special Public Outreach program organized by the Public Outreach Division of the Communications Department of the Parliament, was recently (May 08) held with the aim of empowering women in the country to increase women’s participation in future national politics. Presentations were delivered on the journey of women in politics, regional politics and Parliament, legislative…

Need more effective and efficient complaint and investigative mechanism to regulate gender-based violence on the digital platforms – WPC

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) propose to develop a more effective and efficient complaint and investigative mechanism to regulate gender-based violence on digital platforms to safeguard the well-being and dignity of women and girls. In a statement the WPC also says that it is necessary to build awareness on digital gender-based violence and safer means…

The Education level of 56% of migrant workers are only up to G. C. E. Ordinary Level – The Kurunegala Center for Human Rights and Community Development (CHRCD) disclose

The Education level of 56% of migrant workers are only up to G. C. E. Ordinary Level – The Kurunegala Center for Human Rights and Community Development (CHRCD) disclose The Kurunegala Center for Human Rights and Community Development revealed that the education level of 56% of the migrant workers are only up to G. C.…

INVITING PUBLIC VIEWS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE DRAFT BILLS

NOTICE   MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILD AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT INVITING PUBLIC VIEWS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE DRAFT BILLS THE DRAFT BILLS ARE: (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON WOMEN (2) THE BILL ON GENDER EQUALITY (3) EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN   PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTION TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ON OR BEFORE 25TH…

The first draft of the Bill on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women completed

The Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament its recommendations to ensure gender equity and equality with special emphasis on looking into gender-based discriminations and violations of women’s rights in Sri Lanka disclosed that the first draft of the Bill on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women has been completed. This…

Press Release: In commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

On the 3rd of December 2022, Sri Lanka commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The global theme for this year’s commemoration was ‘Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world’ which also falls in line with the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…

Parliament turns orange against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

⦿ President, Prime Minister, Speaker and other public representatives stand in unity with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus for Global Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) ⦿ A wristband given to Parliamentarians with the message “Let’s Unite to end Gender Based Violence” as a sign of support. A number of activities were held in Parliament today (01)…

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls: Women Parliamentarians Stand in Unity with the Global Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) With the current economic crisis, Sri Lanka is facing new vulnerabilities. Even prior to the crisis, women and the girl child did not enjoy complete freedom, opportunities and safety due to the grave…

Finalize the Women Empowerment Bill within the first six months of next year – President instructs the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus attending its special meeting held

President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to finalize the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Bill within the first six months of next year. The President stated the above while presiding the special meeting held at Parliament recently (15) to review the current progress and future activities of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of…