INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Harini Amarasuriya has actually stressed the urgent need for prompt and definitive measures to address the obstacles, barriers, and
discriminatory practices encountered by ladies both locally and globally.The Prime Minister made these remarks on Saturday (22) while
addressing the International Womens Day event arranged by the United Nations Association in Sri Lanka, held at the Sri Lanka Foundation
Institute in Colombo, according to the Prime Ministers Media Division.During the event, awards were presented in appreciation of ladies who
have actually attained substantial accomplishments and earned social recognition in various fields.Delivering the key note speech, the Prime
Minister further stated: Equally all women consisting of young female should be secured regardless of their socio-economic status,
instructional background, religion, ethnic background, disability, or any other personal identity
Their fundamental rights need to be protected
Sri Lanka has a happy history of strong ladies who have actually contributed substantially to the advancement of the nation and I am aware
that numerous such exceptional individuals are present in this well-regarded audience today.Women are driving transformational change by
presuming management roles in politics, service, and social efforts
The government has actually executed different policies and programme to empower females
The 2024 Womens Empowerment Act has actually laid the foundation for brand-new legal protections and the establishment of an Independent
National Womens Commission leading a significant step toward institutionalizing gender equality.The federal government has prioritized
increasing the involvement of women in labor force by introducing entrepreneurship and digital financial literacy program for rural ladies,
together with developing nine ministries for uplifting the economic level of females and the whole nation
Numerous initiatives were also integrated into the recently authorized budget
Female representation in management, decision-making, and economic participation stays disproportionately low
While efforts have actually been made to develop opportunities in education, financial advancement, and health care for ladies and young
female, it is imperative to acknowledge that there are much more stays to be done.Although the womens representation in Parliament has
actually been doubled, it stays at approximately 10%
A greater representation of ladies is necessary in political spheres, decision-making, and leadership functions
Currently, womens involvement in the formal labor force with pay is at 32%, which is considerably lower compared to the male
counterparts.Some individuals assert that attaining work-life balance is an unattainable objective for women, while simultaneously expecting
them to handle all responsibilities
However, it is important to acknowledge that it is not possible to do everything
What is truly needed is the opportunity for females to pursue what they aspire to do, within families and a society that values and respect
It is crucial to foster an environment that offers higher assistance for women
In this regard, recognizing and appreciating the caregiving responsibilities undertaken by unpaid women is essential.Gender-based violence
and discrimination stay prevalent in society
Attending to these concerns requires urgent legal and social reforms
The journey towards gender equality can not be carried out in isolation
As a country devoted to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 5 on Gender Equality, it is important to keep
strong global partnerships and take sincere steps towards the empowerment of females
In a rapidly evolving world, empowering women need to go together with guaranteeing their active contribution to nationwide development and
the United Nations in Sri Lanka continues to function as an important consultant and supporter for womens rights.Prime Minister Dr
Harini Amarasuriya reiterated the value of executing effective measures to determine and address the difficulties, barriers, and inequitable
practices faced by women both locally and globally, the statement added.The occasion was gone to by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Secretary-General to United Nations Association of Sri Lanka Mr
Rushaudeen; Assistant Secretary-General to United Nations Association of Sri Lanka Ms
Panchali Ratnayake; and a number of other recognized guests.
