police have been the perpetrators in 96 rights violation cases, while 64 cases are involved with health workers

Sri Lanka has rarely seen sexual harassment allegations coming into the public domain.

"However, it has never been enforced for the last five decades to my knowledge,"

8,000 complaints or around 500-600 a month. Most of the complaints relate to child harassment. Rape is a close second.

14 companies signed onto a commitment to boost female representation at the board level and in management to 20% by 2025

The outspoken MP also highlighted harassment aimed at herself and other female colleagues in parliament.

‘Period poverty’ refers to difficulties faced by low-income women and girls in accessing menstrual products.

The need to appoint an Ombudswoman has also been recognised, he said.

Most Sri Lankan men are gender insensitive, not serious about violence against women

COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis have stymied Sri Lanka’s efforts to achieve gender parity.