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

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14.02.2022 Over the last few weeks there has been a multitude of hate speech and criticism about women’s bodies, dress, culture, ethnicity, and religion in the media as well as on social media. A teacher, Fathima Rameez, at the Sri Shanmugah Hindu Ladies Collage, Trincomalee sought to resume her duties as a teacher on the … Continue reading Letter to the girls

Response to statement published on parliamentary website on 11.10.2021 By the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system and to recommend necessary amendments. English Sinhala Tamil

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

Why is it important to increase women’s political representation? The 25% quota for women in local government has given women the opportunity to take on decision making roles and make an impact in peoples lives. This is why we must safeguard and strengthen the quota for women!

List of winners for the WMC Children’s Art Exhibition Ages 8 – 10                  

Policy Recommendations for Post COVID-19 Lockdown Relief and Recovery: Low-income families, daily waged workers and vulnerable communities in Colombo district 22 June 2020 On the 11th of March 2020 the World Health Organisation (WHO) responding to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus declared the outbreak of the disease a pandemic. As with all countries across the … Continue reading Policy Recommendations for Post COVID-19 Lockdown Relief and Recovery

Send in your scripts for the WMC short film competition 2020 The themes for this year are: Housework is also work The value of unpaid care work Download the application form here Description on Unpaid care work Short film on Unpaid care work : Application form   Description on Unpaid care work Short film on Unpaid care … Continue reading WMC short film competition 2020