Women co-architects of post-independence welfare state
‘Women and Child Affairs Minister Chandrani Bandara, this week said that in Sri Lanka, women were the co-architects of Sri…
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Sri Lanka aims to develop women entrepreneurship – President
The government has adapted legislation to strengthen women’s participation in governance and the next objective is to develop the women…
Over one-third of female homicides in Sri Lanka related to intimate partner violence
More than one-third of female homicides in Sri Lanka are related to intimate partner violence, and Women have not looked…
Syria conflict: Women ‘sexually exploited in return for aid’
Women in Syria have been sexually exploited by men delivering aid on behalf of the UN and international charities, the…
Human Rights Commission establishes special Election Complaints Desk
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has established an Election Complaints Desk to receive complaints regarding rights violations…
Sri Lanka made little progress on transitional justice initiatives in 2017 – HRW
Global human rights organization, Human Rights Watch says the Sri Lankan government has made little progress on transitional justice initiatives…
Sri Lanka think tank says government decision to ban women from purchasing liquor is unconstitutional
An Independent think-tank and a leader in the provision of information and strategic analysis in Sri Lanka says the cabinet…
Sri Lanka cabinet agrees to annul the gazette that allowed women to buy liquor
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers at its weekly meeting on Tuesday has agreed to cancel the gazette notification issued by…
Sri Lanka removes ban on women buying alcohol
Sri Lanka has removed a ban imposed on women from buying alcohol and working at establishments that produce or sell…
Selyn launches ‘Sthri by Selyn’ – an ethical fashion collective for women by women
One of the country’s largest social enterprises, nurturing over 1000 artisans across the island, Selyn has been at the forefront…
