Category: politics

WMC Statement on MP Thissakutti Arachchi’s misogynist comments and unethical behaviour in Parliament

Download English statement Sinhala Statement  Tamil Statement  During the Parliamentary debate on the Budget on the 20th of November, MP Janaka Thissakutti Arachchi used misogynist and sexist language against MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna. He ridiculed her very valid remarks in opposition to the Budget, to make her statement seem an ugly joke. As repulsive as … Continue reading WMC Statement on MP Thissakutti Arachchi’s misogynist comments and unethical behaviour in Parliament

Statement on the One Country, One Law Task Force appointed by the President of Sri Lanka on 26.10.2021

Download English statement, Sinhala statement Tamil statement The facts The President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a Presidential Task Force for One Country, One Law comprising of 13 members. Invoking the Fundamental Rights chapter of the Constitution and International Law, his gazette says the purpose is to ensure the implementation and protection of … Continue reading Statement on the One Country, One Law Task Force appointed by the President of Sri Lanka on 26.10.2021

COVID-19:Immediate steps to be taken and subsequent course of action to the GOSL to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sri Lankan migrant workers

This policy brief is intended to highlight key concerns relating to the safety and wellbeing of Sri Lankan migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief contains a proposed set of guidelines and actions that should be taken by the government to address the urgent needs of the Sri Lankan migrants. Click on links to … Continue reading COVID-19:Immediate steps to be taken and subsequent course of action to the GOSL to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sri Lankan migrant workers

Statement on the proposed Kotelawala National Defence University Bill and the proposed Amendments to the Universities Act

The Women and Media Collective as a civil society organization that continues to engage in advocating for equal opportunities and democratic rights, believe that it is our duty to voice our opinion on the Proposed Kotelawala National Defence University (KNDU) Bill and the proposed amendments to the Universities Act no. 16 of 1978. Read our … Continue reading Statement on the proposed Kotelawala National Defence University Bill and the proposed Amendments to the Universities Act

Submissions on Electoral Reforms – July 2021

To: THE PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE (PSC) APPOINTED TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE REFORMS OF THE ELECTION LAWS AND THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM AND TO RECOMMEND NECESSARY AMENDMENTS From: WOMEN AND MEDIA COLLECTIVE; WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE, KURUNEGALA DISTRICT; WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, BADULLA DISTRICT; WOMEN’S SOLIDARITY FRONT, KANDY DISTRICT; RURAL WOMEN’S FRONT, GALLE DISTRICT AND VILUTHU CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE … Continue reading Submissions on Electoral Reforms – July 2021

Submissions on Local Authorities Election System

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

Statement on the discourse surrounding Bhagya Abeyratne

Statement on the Discourse Surrounding Bhagya Abeyratne March 2021 by WMC Download statement Sinhala, English, Tamil Several factors surrounding the discourse of Bhagya Abeyratne and her statement on environmental destruction on national television have been a cause for concern. We, as the Women and Media Collective, an organisation engaged in advocating for social justice and … Continue reading Statement on the discourse surrounding Bhagya Abeyratne

Celebrating International Women’s day and Women’s History Month, 2021

This year, we are celebrating two significant events on our calendar, International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, 2021 and Women’s History Month in the month of March 2021 through our online platforms by sharing with you insightful media posts on our blog, website and social media sites. For the purpose of celebrating women’s … Continue reading Celebrating International Women’s day and Women’s History Month, 2021