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Women’s rights organizations call to safeguard and protect the 25% quota for women in Local Government despite having a reduction in Local Government bodies 10th October 2022 Hon. President Ranil Wickremesinghe CC to: Hon. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardena Hon. State Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils Janaka Wakkubura Safeguard and protect the 25% quota … Continue reading Statement by Women’s rights organizations calling to safeguard and protect the 25% quota for women in Local Government

To increase access for the hearing and speech impaired while protecting them from the virus WMC wishes to encourage the recognition of sensitive communication and accommodating special needs. It is important to advocate for persons with disabilities and set up systems of support for these communities. An initiative by the Women and Media Collective in … Continue reading Mask Campaign for Speech and Hearing Impaired persons

Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis in its post-independence history. Widespread food and fuel shortages are crippling the lives of people. Such a situation that has already lasted several weeks is now resulting in widespread protests which are being repressed violently. We anticipate escalating violence in the context of the spread of peaceful … Continue reading Urgent plea by Sri Lankan feminists to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis caused by the economic collapse in Sri Lanka

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) we are hosting a few special events on the 8th of March. These events are of importance to us for many reasons. It’s because they are about recognizing women as they navigate through male dominated workplaces, about their willingness to overcome barriers and confront any forms of discrimination faced. … Continue reading Break the Bias: events on March 8th (IWD 2022)

Until the world is free from this pandemic, we should continue to follow the recommended health guidelines to stay safe. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Vesak season!🙏

SUBMISSIONS MADE TO THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REVIEW THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION SYSTEM POLITICAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN BY THE WOMEN AND MEDIA COLLECTIVE 09 APRIL 2021 Click here to download Prior to the 2018 elections to Local Authorities, women’s representation remained at less than 2% in Local Government. Conducted under the provisions of the Local … Continue reading Submissions on Local Authorities Election System

Click here to download We are sometimes denied the space to share our stories by society, our communities and our families. We wanted to create a safe space for people to share their experiences, thoughts, fears and dreams. To have an outlet to share their own stories, in their own words and to be able … Continue reading Tales From The Crypt

The women’s quota, introduced in February 2018, has significantly increased women’s representation in local level democracy. It has paved the way for otherwise politically marginalized local level women political actors to enter into local councils. The findings of this study provide compelling insights into the background of the women politicians who contested the February 2018 … Continue reading Necessary yet Insufficient: Women’s quota for wider political representation in Sri Lanka

The mulititude of unpaid care work women engage in all their lives go largely unnoticed Merry Christmas! සුභ නත්තලක් වේවා! இனிய கிறிஸ்மஸ் நல்வாழ்துக்கள்!