The WMC held a consultative meeting on 21st June 2006 to identify ‘Media Strategies on Awareness Raising and Implementation of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Women from media institutions, women’s rights and human rights organizations participated. The meeting was held in response to a request made by the National Committee on Women which has a work-plan to operationalize the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, which includes raising awareness on domestic violence and the newly legislated Act.
Empowering Young Women Through Feminist Education: Women and Media Collective’s Initiative
The Women and Media Collective (WMC) is making remarkable strides in empowering young women in Sri Lanka through a range