Insightful panel at Femina Women's Expo discussed the impact of education in combating gender-based violence & promoting equality in Sri Lanka. Our Humanitarian Analyst, Sarala Fernando, highlighted key findings from the Women's Wellbeing Study & shared resources for survivors.

Closing the #DreamGap it’s simple if everyone is #invested

Resident Coordinator UN in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche visited the Women's Development Center in Kandy, understanding its vital support for survivors of violence. Supported by UNFPA Sri Lanka, the programs also address empowering women & girls with essential life skills, promoting #SDGs.

Achieving gender equality is society’s shared responsibility. #StandUp4HumanRights and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is making progress towards #equality around the world: unf.pa/equality #GlobalGoals #ICPD30

Australia is committed to ensuring the availability and accessibility of Sexual and Reproductive Health (#SRH) services across 🇱🇰 through the #REACH project. Yesterday I joined UNFPA Sri Lanka to help distribute dignity kits to adolescent girls in #Jaffna.

An impactful 3-day session empowered Police officers to deliver survivor-centered services for those affected by #GBV. This covered critical areas such as gender, equality, equity, and discrimination while examining power dynamics and their impact on people in diverse contexts.

Feb 2024: UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith opened the Emergency Waiting Area (EWA) at the Jaffna Police Station, where #GBV survivors can access essential services when needed. With Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) 07 centers will be established in #SriLanka to serve at-risk communities

⚠️ Despite progress, #LGBTQIA+ people still suffer from serious health disparities, discrimination and stigma. Join UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—to say LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights: unf.pa/htb #StandUp4HumanRights

The United Nations in Sri Lanka wishes all Sri Lankans celebrating, a Peaceful #Vesak. As we honor the birth, enlightenment & passing of Lord Buddha, let us all be inspired by his teachings of equality, compassion, empathy, & kindness.

Let's Talk Periods! Did you know that 66% of girls in #SriLanka are unaware of menstruation until it happens? It's time to set the record straight and support #menstrual #health for everyone. How can we improve menstrual health #education in Sri Lanka? Share your thoughts!

Our 5-day GBV Case Management trainings empower protection workers to recognize that every survivor: 🔹 Is unique 🔹 Has equal rights to care 🔹 Reacts differently to violence 🔹 Has diverse strengths and needs 🔹 Controls their narrative 🔹 Deserves respect and empathy Fathers,

Today, the Cabinet approved the National Action Plan (2024 - 2028) to combat sexual & gender-based violence in #SriLanka. This is a vital step in ensuring the safety of women, girls & gender minorities. UNFPA is committed to end #GBV & change harmful social & gender norms.

Thank you #Australia – and all @DFAT staff – for your generous support and partnership over the years! This week, it was a pleasure to meet with Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Cambell; Ambassador for #HumanRights, Bronte Moules; Australia's Ambassador for Global Health Lucas de Toca, and #Australian

රටේ ව්‍යවස්ථා නීතිය, ආර්ථිකය ගැන මේලෝ හසරක් දන්නෙ නැති මේ වගේ මිනිස්සුන්ට ද රට බාරදෙන්න කියන්නෙ.

How many women are left when you erase the men out of the group photo of Sri Lanka's new Cabinet of Ministers announced today?

The trauma women & girls go through as a result of #GenderBasedViolence is life altering. Despite advocacy in all fronts the issue remains a low priority Compensations for survivors, safety & services to regain their dignity need to be part of essential services! #16DaysActivism

Excited to be part of the #5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters #5WCWS looking forward to #connect #challenge #change solidarity to #EndGenderBasedViolence

Starting #16DaysofActivism, #SriLanka Parliament turned orange in a show of solidarity to end #GBV. In a press conference Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya & Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus emphasized Parliament’s commitment to create safer spaces, online & offline #OurDigitalSpaces