Negombo is a city defined by its deep cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. Known as “the rainbow city,” it embodies the complex interplay of languages, religions, and traditions that have shaped its unique identity.     Sangraha/Ubasarippu held at Rukmani Devi Hall on the 29th-31st of August, delved into this rich heritage, offering a detailed … Continue reading “Sangraha/Ubasarippu” – An exhibition celebrating the universality of coexistence of Negombo

Women’s Call to the Presidential Candidates A Women’s Manifesto for 2024/2025 Declaration As women, we strive for an ethical political culture and a democratic and just society, within which all human rights are valued and protected by the state and where all people are equal. We strive for a society in which everyone can be … Continue reading Women’s Call to the Presidential Candidates A Women’s Manifesto for 2024/2025

  VACANCY Women and Media Collective (WMC) is looking for a dynamic individual who has excellent communications skills and a commitment to work on the rights of women and on gender equality, to be part of our team.   Main Responsibilities: Develop and implement communication strategies and advocacy campaigns together with the programme teams for … Continue reading VACANCY – COMMUNICATION OFFICER FOR THE WMC

Vacancies at WMC We are looking for a Program Manager and a Program Officer for Gender and Political Economy domain Women and Media Collective (WMC) is looking for a Program Manager and a Program Officer who are passionate about the rights of women and gender equality, to work on the program area focusing on Unpaid … Continue reading VACANCY – PROGRAM OFFICER AND PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION

On the 29th of January 2024, Ms Kumuduni Samuel, Director Programmes on behalf of the Women and Media Collective, submitted recommendations focus on the electoral system reform, with a special emphasis on increasing women’s representation, and broader electoral reforms for a more democratic political culture to the Presidential Secretariat. The recommendations were made through extensive … Continue reading Advancing Democracy: Proposals for Electoral Reform in Sri Lanka by the Women and Media Collective

The Women and Media Collective launched their pilot study on Unpaid Care Work and Persons with Disabilities on 19th October 2023 in Colombo. This pioneering pilot study brings into focus unpaid care work of the primary caregiver of vulnerable family members including elders and persons with disabilities. The aim is to highlight some of the … Continue reading WMC Launch of the pilot study on Unpaid Care Work and Persons with Disabilities

On the 9th of September 2023, activists, academics, dramatists, artists and friends gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Sunila Abeysekera, women’s rights and human rights activist, an actress, singer and a beautiful human and to celebrate Sunila Abeysekera’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights left an indelible mark on … Continue reading Celebrating and Remembering the life of Sunila on the 10th year of Commeration

In the realm of women’s rights and gender equality, there is an ongoing battle to challenge the status quo, particularly when it comes to the economic policies that have often led to the violation of women’s human rights. In this pursuit, the Women and Media Collective (WMC) and the International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia … Continue reading Empowering Women’s Rights Advocates through CEDAW and Macroeconomics: A Five-Day Workshop

Dr Sepali Kottegoda, Director of Programs, Women’s Economic Rights and Media and Editor of Working Hours , will be discussing  some hard facts about the unrecognised, unpaid and under-valued contribution made by women to the economy are revealed  on Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk this Thursday. with Savithri Rodrigo on the 13th of July. Tune in on … Continue reading Dr Kottegoda on Unpaid Care Work, in conversation with Savithri Rodrigo on Kaleidoscope