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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 eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged Economic Empowerment, Empowerment Programs, Health Care, International Women's Day, Sri Lankan women, Sustainable Development

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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Climate change vulnerability, Discriminatory attitudes, Economic participation, Female leadership, Gender equality, Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination, Global Gender Gap Report, International Women's Day, Labor laws, Political empowerment, Sirimawo Bandaranayake, Women in administration, Women in business, Women in politics, Women in the workforce, Women's education, Women's empowerment, Women's rights, Women’s achievements

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged 2023 International Women’s Day, International Monetary Fund, International Women's Day, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan women

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged International Women's Day, March 8, WOMEN

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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Harsha Maduranga, International Women's Day, Vision Care

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged International Women's Day, Kaleidoscope

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 eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged Anusha David, Asia Cup 2022, Charitha Abeyratne Hettiarachchi, Dr Asoka Jayaweera, Dr Gamini Goonetilleke, Dr. Kshanika Goonesekera, International Women's Day, S. Skandakumar, Shirani Stanislaus, Sinduri Jayasinghe, Sri Lanka - Wildlife, SriLankan Airlines

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 eLanka admin In Articles Tagged dam Liaw, Diana Chan, ICC, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, International Women's Day, Kishwar Chowdhury, T20 World Cup, UNICEF Australia, Usman Khawaja

Empowering women across all communities; The Body Shop celebrates International Women’s Day Since 1976, The Body Shop has championed equality guided by principles of women empowerment. Founder of The Body Shop, Dame Anita Roddick, has always wholeheartedly believed in building a fairer and more beautiful world where every woman is celebrated for her fearless vision and unstoppable spirit. As a result, the activist brand has a long history of being a force for good in beauty by uplifting communities across the world. As the world moves towards leaders that believe in radical change and building a sustainable tomorrow, Dame Anita Roddick’s words serve as a reminder that “No company can afford to waste valuable brain power simply because it’s wearing a bra.” ...

Mar 9, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged International Women's Day

International Women’s Day – Women for Women – by Uma Panch “We know that when women are empowered, they immeasurably improve the lives of everyone around them—their families, their communities, and their countries.” – Prince Harry, ‘Duke Of Sussex.’ It’s 2022, and we are still seeing campaigns for global social causes like domestic violence, gender equality and women’s rights. March 8 is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the strength, talents, abilities, and many accomplishments of the women in your life. Dear women, this is your day! Let’s raise our voice against any form of bias and create a positive and uplifting environment for all women worldwide. Let’s join to bring peace, diversity, and inclusivity to the world, and it all starts with our mindset. Will you help #BreakTheBais? Show Your Moxie: Be a Fantastic Female Role Model and break the bias. Check out this podcast to learn ...

Mar 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Uma Panch Tagged International Women's Day