âIn a country where women actively participate and contribute to the economy in many professions; the only sector where womenâs absence is strikingly visible is the political arena. This is due to the unwillingness of women, coupled with the lack of opportunities for women, to participate in politics. Although there are other socio-economic factors, I…
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The opening of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Section under the patronage of Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Speaker of Parliament, held today (08) in celebration of the International Womenâs Day. The new GESI Section established in the Library of Parliament consists of many books and reading material on Women studies including the female…
The WPC submitted 17 women specific proposals to the Cabinet appointed Experts Committee with regard to draft a new Constitution on 30.12.2020 with the assistance of UNICEF and the Civil Society Organizations. The Women Parliamentariansâ Caucus of the Ninth Parliament recommended the following; 1. Ensure a gender balance through a quota of 30% – 70%…
Press Release In celebration of the International Migrants Day History has shown time and time again that migrants play an important role in shaping and transforming landscapes of countries through various contributions ranging from knowledge, skills and networks in order to build more resilient societies. This year, on the 18th of December 2021, we celebrate…
Press Release In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities âOn the 3rd of December, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is observed with an overall objective of promoting understanding of the issues faced by Persons with Disabilities, and increasing awareness on the advantages of getting such persons integrated…
âGender based violence (GBV) has almost become a clichÊd term in gender terminology. We have spoken about it over and over again, it has really lost its essence. But, it is not merely a term. It is an utterly bitter reality in the world and in Sri Lankaâ said Hon. State Minister of COVID19 control,…
Hon. State Minister (Dr.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle said that the Caucus has received a positive response to the proposal made by them that the sittings of Parliament should telecast in sign language on behalf of the hearing-impaired community living in the country. She took this as an opportunity to thank the Hon. Speaker on behalf of…
âThe month of October marks a day dedicated to rural women. It is appropriate to consider how best to adopt an inclusive approach to engage rural women to help them recover from the negative impact of COVIDâ says Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, Chairperson of the Womenâs Caucus in the Ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka. She said…
Amid the ongoing COVID pandemic, letâs make every effort to ensure girls get equal access to digital devices, tech related skills and letâs renew our commitment to provide the best environment for development of girls & increase awareness about importance of a safe environment for them says Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, Chairperson of the Women Parliamentariansâ…