National Languages Equality Advancement Project
@nleaplk
NLEAP is a Government of Canada supported project designed to respond to the GoSL’s goal to protect and promote the language rights of all its citizens and s
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Prof. Rose Wijeyesekera sharing key findings of the seminal research by The Center for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) "Reflections on the nexus between Gender Equality Women's Empowerment: Perspectives from Sri Lanka' that was supported by NLEAP. Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Alinea International
Assuring #languagerights in multi-ethnic and multicultural societies such as #Canada and #SriLanka provides minority communities respect for their language, culture, and ethnic and religious identities. Thank you National Languages Equality Advancement Project! Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives #socialcohesion
Happening Now! Selected Experts from Canadian Counter Part Institutions sharing experiences on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Development Canada Alinea International
Kudos National Languages Equality Advancement Project for groundbreaking work at the nexus of #languagerights & #genderequality in 🇱🇰 incl research by cshr.cmb.ac.lk supported by 🇨🇦. Just a first step in understanding #intersectionality and all women have to offer to realize #languageequality Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
NLEAP සම්මන්ත්රණය. NLEAP கருத்தரங்கம். The NLEAP Symposium. Happening Now!! Day 2. Join the conversation now youtube.com/live/d8vBtwTN0… Alinea International Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
BA in Translation offered at 4 state universities 'laying a foundation to fill a vacuum in the nation for academically qualified translators ... 140 students enrolled in the programme signify the growing demand for the programme" Dr. Premakumara, UGC Alinea International Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
"Language is also an inalienable right of the people." Honourable Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena calls for speedy implementation of Sri Lanka's #OfficialLanguagesPolicy. epaper.dailynews.lk/Home/ArticleVi… Alinea International Linda Ehrichs 🌻 Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Development Canada
"Language means mutual communication & understanding. Mutual understanding leads to social cohesion & tolerance which leads to peace & reconciliation." Mr. Ameer Ajward, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Development Canada Alinea International Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Niyas Raskin
"Belonging - the true objective of social cohesion & reconciliation." Its been two days of thought provoking discussions & presentations reflecting key learnings & milestones of NLEAP#. Sharing Symposium highlights and key takeaways - Veena Verma Alinea International Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
"Let’s use insights gained through the technical NLEAP to protect the rights of our citizens. Lets build reconciliation. Join hands with us to build one nation that is prosperous for all our citizens."Mr. Anuradha Wijekoon Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Alinea International
"What do you envision as progress in Language Equality and Social Cohesion? What will you do today to see what you would like to see happen? Work to make your most ambitious and pragmatic visions a reality!" Challenging closing remarks by Linda Ehrichs 🌻 Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
What do you envision as progress in #languageequality and #socialcohesion in 🇱🇰? What will you do today to see what you would like to see happen? Work to make your most ambitious and pragmatic visions a reality! #NLEAPsymposium National Languages Equality Advancement Project Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
“Belonging is the true objective of social cohesion and reconciliation.” – Project Director Veena Verma shares insights at the symposium, underway to mark the conclusion of the National Languages Equality Advancement Project project. Veena also serves as the Human Rights, Gender & Governance Advisor. Veena Verma
The #TrainingofTrainersWorkshop for #Language Sector #GEWEFocalPoints, equipping them to deliver training on; key concepts of #sex&gender, #equity&equality, #socializing&stereotyping; the nexus between #LanguageRights&GEWE; & #GBAPlus. Linda Ehrichs 🌻 Veena Verma Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
The train-the-trainer model enables instructors to build capacity within respective sectors. Recently our @canadadev-funded National Languages Equality Advancement Project trained participants on critical components of building reconciliation, #social #inclusion and respect for #diversity through #languages.
Great to meet with Sabaragamuwa University to hear their success with the BA in Translation Studies under National Languages Equality Advancement Project, plus future opportunities in trilingual (Sinhala-Tamil-English) translation and interpretation for 🇱🇰 #languagesequality #languagerights Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives
