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A new paradigm– reforming women’s political participation in Sri Lanka

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A new paradigm– reforming women’s political participation in Sri Lanka

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As election cycles come and go, the conversation around the low female representation in Sri Lanka’s political sphere is frequently revisited.  After all, while Sri Lanka boasts of having the first female Prime Minister in the world, the actual percentage of women in politics still stands at a disappointing 5.4% decades later. A recent regional report analysed Sri Lanka’s legal environment and its application over the past decade, examining the obstacles women faced in politics to provide actionable recommendations.

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As election cycles come and go, the conversation around the low female representation in Sri Lanka’s political sphere is frequently revisited.  After all, while Sri Lanka boasts of having the first female Prime Minister in the world, the actual percentage of women in politics still stands at a disappointing 5.4% decades later. A recent regional report analysed Sri Lanka’s legal environment and its application over the past decade, examining the obstacles women faced in politics to provide actionable recommendations.

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Concerns over lack of the voice of women in political arena

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September 1, 2024

Concerns over lack of the voice of women in political arena

Sri Lankan women make up over 51% of the population as well as the number of registered voters; they contribute immensely to state revenue through tea and garment trades and inward foreign remittances; manage family budgets; and run homes, but in the political arena the

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Sri Lankan women make up over 51% of the population as well as the number of registered voters; they contribute immensely to state revenue through tea and garment trades and inward foreign remittances; manage family budgets; and run homes, but in the political arena the

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Sri Lanka: Main opposition to present bill to protect women and child rights

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Sri Lanka: Main opposition to present bill to protect women and child rights

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Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to present a private member's motion in parliament to protect women and child rights in the country.

UNP parliamentarian Rosy Senanayake says the bill while safeguarding women and child rights would also introduce sever punishments for child abusers and rapists.

She said that immediate steps needed to be taken to address the increasing cases of child abuse and rape of women.

The MP explained that laws related to such offenses have to be amended and strengthened.

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Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party (UNP) is to present a private member's motion in parliament to protect women and child rights in the country.

UNP parliamentarian Rosy Senanayake says the bill while safeguarding women and child rights would also introduce sever punishments for child abusers and rapists.

She said that immediate steps needed to be taken to address the increasing cases of child abuse and rape of women.

The MP explained that laws related to such offenses have to be amended and strengthened.

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Women in Sri Lanka Unite to Demand an End to their Political Exclusion

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Women in Sri Lanka Unite to Demand an End to their Political Exclusion

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Women from 17 different political parties in Sri Lanka united on March 8th to create a declaration printed in newspapers for the International Day of the Woman. The declaration called for the end of political exclusion of women, for an affirmation of women's equality, and for the promotion and protection of women's rights.

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Women from 17 different political parties in Sri Lanka united on March 8th to create a declaration printed in newspapers for the International Day of the Woman. The declaration called for the end of political exclusion of women, for an affirmation of women's equality, and for the promotion and protection of women's rights.

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Terrorism, A Major Setback For Womens' Developmen

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Terrorism, A Major Setback For Womens' Developmen

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Addressing the second International Women's Conference in Bangalore, India last Friday, Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa said, "women, especially in the developing world face much hardship as a result of terrorism, poverty, lack of education, lack of resources in childcare and healthcare and the spread of HIV/AIDS and war.
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Addressing the second International Women's Conference in Bangalore, India last Friday, Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa said, "women, especially in the developing world face much hardship as a result of terrorism, poverty, lack of education, lack of resources in childcare and healthcare and the spread of HIV/AIDS and war.
For more information, please visit the Daily News Website.

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