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WCIC Women Leadership Forum 2025: A Resounding Success The WCIC Women Leadership Forum, the annual flagship event organized by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) to commemorate International Women’s Day, successfully concluded on March 12 at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Galadari. The event, structured around this year’s  theme , drew a packed audience eager to engage in meaningful discussions. In her welcome address, WCIC Chairperson Gayani De Alwis stated, “We are proud to present yet another event with a difference—one that fosters knowledge-sharing and delivers relevant insights for both our professional and personal lives. Today’s agenda will highlight the importance of creating safe work environments for all and the significance of Sri Lanka considering the ratification of ILO C190. Additionally, we will introduce TIPS, a new-age profiling platform designed to help businesses identify ideal candidates for their organizational needs. As we approach WCIC’s 40th anniversary in 2025, ...

Mar 21, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 9th March 2025 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter D MAJOR’S AUSSIE TOUR 2025 – HECTOR DIAS WITH D MAJOR Rocks Sydney on 8 MARCH 2025 – Watch Videos Sianna Ginger, of Sri Lankan heritage, named in Australia A squad for England A Women’s series Chinese Fleet’s Impact on Sri Lanka in the Early 15th Century Finding The Right Mortgage Advisor: Key Aspects to Consider Kaleidoscope 252 ft Brenda Bellei, Janaka Seneviratne, Shannon Raymond, WCIC, women for change, mark The Socio-Economic Situation in Sri Lanka: Current Challenges and Strategies for a SelfSufficient Future, as I perceive it as an ordinary citizen. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Make the new Constitution a Document solely by the People and for the People – By Bernard Fernando. NOEL NEWS Rare & Magical Animal Scenarios Pelwehera Holiday ...

Mar 9, 2025 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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“Empowering Sri Lankan Women: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024″-By Kalani-eLanka Image Source:pixabay On March 8th, 2024, Sri Lanka joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day under the theme of “Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress.” This day holds profound significance as we reflect on the progress made in empowering Sri Lankan women and acknowledge the continued efforts needed to ensure gender equality and inclusivity in our society. Let us celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Sri Lankan women while reaffirming our commitment to accelerating their empowerment. Education serves as a powerful tool for the empowerment of Sri Lankan women. Through investment in inclusive and accessible education systems, we can break down barriers and provide women with the skills and knowledge to pursue their aspirations. By promoting STEM education, vocational training, and scholarships for girls, we can empower a new generation of Sri Lankan women to thrive in diverse ...

Mar 9, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged , , , , ,
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International Women’s Day falls on March 8 – Embracing Women’s Strength: A Path to Equality and Empowerment – By eLanka March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, resilience, and ongoing struggle for gender equality. From the bustling streets of cities to the quiet corners of rural towns, women everywhere share their stories of strength and perseverance amidst adversity. Despite facing additional challenges and vulnerabilities simply by being born as women, they have been stepping up in politics, business, economics, and administration, crafting tales of strength and victory over the years. A notable example is Sirima Bandaranaike, the first female Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, who defied odds and demonstrated remarkable leadership amidst adversity. Contrary to stereotypes, women in the workforce exhibit dedication, talent, and proactive efforts to expand their knowledge, often surpassing their male counterparts in certain situations. Women’s sensitivity and empathy are not weaknesses ...

Mar 7, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: * Sri Lanka was hit by an unprecedented financial crisis in 2022, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948, due to a severe paucity of foreign exchange reserves, sparking political turmoil in the country, which led to the ouster of the all-powerful Rajapaksa family. * Economy improves, and forex reserves rise for Sri Lanka, The Theme of the 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration in Sri Lanka– is “She is the pride of the nation.” International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8th, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe promotes women’s empowerment and well-being. In Sri Lanka, the first Women’s Day celebration was held in 1978, and every year since then, the celebration has centred around different themes. Despite the current social and economic challenges Sri Lanka faces, its women continue to exhibit strength and resilience, earning respect ...

Mar 15, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , ,
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international women’s day – By Malsha – eLanka International Women’s Day is a global event celebrated annually on March 8th. It is a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles for gender equality and women’s rights. The origins of International Women’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century, when women’s movements in Europe and North America were gaining momentum. In 1910, the International Socialist Women’s Conference proposed the idea of an annual International Women’s Day to promote equal rights and suffrage for women. Since then, International Women’s Day has become a global day of celebration and activism, with events and activities organized around the world to recognize the contributions of women and to advocate for gender equality. The day is also an opportunity to highlight the ongoing challenges faced by women, including ...

Mar 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , ,
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Vision Care emphasizes its commitment to women’s eyecare health on International Women’s Day 6thMarch 2023, Colombo: Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision and eye wear solutions provider, has underscored its commitment towards women’s eyecare health by highlighting the importance of proper eyecare among Sri Lankan women and providing free eye testing to all females from 6th to 15th March at all Vision Care branches islandwide. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity which aims to encourage people to imagine an equitable society where women and men are treated equally, without bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. One of its missions is to empower women so that they are able to be in a position of power to make informed decisions about their health. ...

Mar 6, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 147 03 03 23 Hello Hello Hello and Happy Month of March! Kicking off our International Women’s Day Special this month are women changemakers in diverse areas plus we check Sri Lanka’s economic pulse, do a visit to a witches celebrations in Mexico and loads more. Enjoy,  Have a super weekend and we’ll be back next week. Savithri ...

Mar 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged ,
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Good News From Jayam May 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Hiran Abeysekara: Best Actor at Olivier Awards 2022: Making history in the performing arts Making history in the performing arts, Sri Lankan theatre actor, Hiran Abeysekara won the Best Actor for the stage adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’ at Olivier Awards 2022 in London at the Royal Albert Hall. The Wyndham in London’s West End, Hiran’s consistent stellar performance rightfully earned him the award of Best Actor. Hiran was the ‘star’ of that jubilant evening of the most prestigious, historical theatre awards festival in the world by winning the Best Actor award for Playing his extravagant performance as Pi Patel in the Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martels’ book Life of Pi, one of the highly acclaimed productions of Sheffield Theatre Production. Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing Celebrates National New Year Day The Embassy of Sri ...

Apr 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,
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T20 World Cup 2022 Champions set to inspire legacy of Multicultural Inclusion Source:icc-cricket.com The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has today unveiled its ‘2022 Champions’, with 38 industry leaders signing on to support a global celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity through the event. Hailing from more than 15 different cultural backgrounds and from across the fields of sport, business, and community, each ‘Champion’ has committed to connecting people through cricket and culture to instil a sense of belonging and inclusion. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the biggest global sporting event to be held in Australia this year, with 16 nations competing in 45 matches across seven host cities from October 16 to November 13. Read more information about the 2022 Champions. With less than 200 days to go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 gets underway, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled its ‘2022 ...

Apr 7, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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