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In 2025, 4,742 cases were reported, with 572 cases resolved, and 4,170 cases still pending investigation or prosecution.
The country has dropped 15 places in a global index.
සමதீவு (SamaTheevu), by UN Women Sri Lanka, brings to life a vision of a gender equal world ahead of Women's...
"In crises and disasters, the risk of exploitation and harassment rises sharply, further endangering women and girls
Population projections for Asia-Pacific region anticipate demographic shift with implications for economies
Computers will enable ministry to update gender-based violence referral services database
Collective action is needed to tackle sexual violence in South Asia
Women comprisie 46 percent of new recruits, according to the IFC study.
“It is imperative that women’s rights go beyond mere rhetoric."
Imperative that women’s rights go beyond mere rhetoric, Ranil Wickremesinghe tells International Women’s Day event
Two new bills that will be presented to parliament after Cabinet approval
The project supports women-led micro-enterprises in Ampara, Colombo, Moneragala, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya.
They rarely see the need for such reintegration as they do not understand the economic and labour market realities.
Household and caregiving responsibilities and limited availability of jobs compound the issue, the IPS said.
Need to align labor laws with global standards like ILO’s C190 and C180
Gender roles are socially constructed ideas of what it means to be one's assigned gender.
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| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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Netherlands to help Sri Lanka unlock female workforce potential with feminist foreign policy
Petitioners against the bill have claimed that homosexuality is against the nature
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.
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