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Women and Media Collective expresses concern: 20A must safeguard access to information

Source: Ceylon Today The Women and Media Collective expressed concern, over any indication of State control over the Media and the consequences it has on the access to information during a critical period such as when exercising one’s franchise. Issuing a statement on the proposed 20th Amendment, the Collective cited Clause 20(3) of the Bill, … Continue reading Women and Media Collective expresses concern: 20A must safeguard access to information

Women and Media Collective issues statement on 20th Amendment Bill

Source: Daily FT The Women and Media Collective as a women’s organisation engaged in advocating social justice and human rights, is concerned over the impact the 20th Amendment (20A) to the Constitution in its present form will have on the fabric of democracy of the country. Among other provisions in 20A we are particularly disturbed … Continue reading Women and Media Collective issues statement on 20th Amendment Bill

Training of Local Council Women (Kurunegala)

The newly elected local councilors training comprised of 30 women local councilors who were elected from the Kurunegala District. These women local councilors were elected under the recently introduced, 25% quota for women, a law part of the Local Authorities Amendment act which was enacted in 2018. The training was a two day residential workshop … Continue reading Training of Local Council Women (Kurunegala)

Updated institutional policy on abortion by Amensty International

In recognition of International Safe Abortion Day (Sept 28), Amnesty International has released its updated institutional policy on abortion. Amnesty International’s updated policy recognizes access to safe abortion as an essential component of a fair and equal society, and as integral to realizing the full range of human rights. It further recognizes abortion, provided in … Continue reading Updated institutional policy on abortion by Amensty International

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