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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.

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.

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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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.
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Sri Lanka: 25 Years On, Women Still Struggle for Their Rights

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Sri Lanka: 25 Years On, Women Still Struggle for Their Rights

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"While on one side the conflict created havoc in Sri Lanka, on the other hand it—to some extent—helped to advance the rights of women, particularly in strongly male-dominated societies where the women’s place—to use a common phrase—is ‘at home’," noted Dharmadasa, whose own son disappeared during the civil war.Thamilini (who only gave one name) fled heavy fighting in northern Sri Lanka just before Tamil rebels crumbled under the massive firepower and an intense ground offensive in May. She later surrendered to the authorities and is in police detention.

"While on one side the conflict created havoc in Sri Lanka, on the other hand it—to some extent—helped to advance the rights of women, particularly in strongly male-dominated societies where the women’s place—to use a common phrase—is ‘at home’," noted Dharmadasa, whose own son disappeared during the civil war.Thamilini (who only gave one name) fled heavy fighting in northern Sri Lanka just before Tamil rebels crumbled under the massive firepower and an intense ground offensive in May. She later surrendered to the authorities and is in police detention.

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Sri Lanka: Women's Role in Politics Minimal in Lanka

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Sri Lanka displays positive aspects regarding its population, other than in one area:the number of women in politics. According to 2009 data, women hold 13 out of the 255 seats in Parliament, that is five percent of all seats. Women tend to enter politics largely as a result of filling a position made vacant by male kinsman. The political parties have made very little effort to nominate women to contest elections. Whilst women wings exist in almost all major political parties, their role is largely a supportive one.

Sri Lanka displays positive aspects regarding its population, other than in one area:the number of women in politics. According to 2009 data, women hold 13 out of the 255 seats in Parliament, that is five percent of all seats. Women tend to enter politics largely as a result of filling a position made vacant by male kinsman. The political parties have made very little effort to nominate women to contest elections. Whilst women wings exist in almost all major political parties, their role is largely a supportive one.

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Sri Lanka: Women's Representation in Local Government Elections

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Women should be included in political parties.  We have been working in one district as a pilot program to take women who are active in politics at district levels. We created profiles for them on their ability to mobilize people on their own account essential for democracy and also change in political culture. 

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Women should be included in political parties.  We have been working in one district as a pilot program to take women who are active in politics at district levels. We created profiles for them on their ability to mobilize people on their own account essential for democracy and also change in political culture. 

For more information, please visit The Daily Mirror.

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Sri Lanka: Parliamentarian Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence

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Upeksha Suwarnamali became famous playing the role of 'Pabha', a poor young girl in love with a rich man in a long running hit television series in Sri Lanka. But these days, she is better known for her real life: A victim of domestic violence turned champion of abused women. She made headlines recently when she was hospitalised after being assaulted by her husband. After her release from hospital, she told her story to the newspaper and even addressed the Sri Lankan legislature in what she feels may be the most important speech she has made in her new career as a member of parliament.

Upeksha Suwarnamali became famous playing the role of 'Pabha', a poor young girl in love with a rich man in a long running hit television series in Sri Lanka. But these days, she is better known for her real life: A victim of domestic violence turned champion of abused women. She made headlines recently when she was hospitalised after being assaulted by her husband. After her release from hospital, she told her story to the newspaper and even addressed the Sri Lankan legislature in what she feels may be the most important speech she has made in her new career as a member of parliament.

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Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka politics in need of more women

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Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka politics in need of more women

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Today only 5.8 percent of the Sri Lankan parliament is female, most of whom were elected because they inherited a voter base from a male family member. And, at 1.8 percent, the rate of female representation in Sri Lanka’s local politics is even more disturbing.

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Today only 5.8 percent of the Sri Lankan parliament is female, most of whom were elected because they inherited a voter base from a male family member. And, at 1.8 percent, the rate of female representation in Sri Lanka’s local politics is even more disturbing.

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Sri Lanka: Tense atmosphere in Jaffna ahead of elections, women’s vote at risk

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Someone threw pieces of dead dog into Tamil campaign offices. Intimidation of opposition candidates also, who have interrupted their campaigns. The Women's Political Academy demands investigation.

Someone threw pieces of dead dog into Tamil campaign offices. Intimidation of opposition candidates also, who have interrupted their campaigns. The Women's Political Academy demands investigation.