"the current amendments that seek to lower the age of consent for sex to 14, while not punishing men under the age of 22 found guilty of statutory rape is unacceptable." ssalanka.org/polity/undermi…

Justice Minister Rajapakshe announced the withdrawal of the draft bill to amend the Penal Code sections relating to statutory rape. We thank women's rights activists and concerned citizens for their dedication in advocating for justice and protecting the rights of girls

Rule of Law prevails! The Supreme Court ruled the pardon of Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha as invalid. As petitioners, we welcome this decision to uphold the rule of law and restore faith in our legal system

A tribunal on the status of tea & rubber plantation workers was convened by Ceylon Workers Red Flag Union on June 7 & 8. Former senior judges from India, Nepal & #SriLanka present their summary findings & recommendations #Malaiyaham200 polity.lk/a-collective-v…

“It's important for women to recognize the value of the work they do.” Sepali Kottegoda, Founder and Director Programmes of Women & Media Collective speaks about the implications of unpaid care work on women and girls in #SriLanka 👉unwo.men/B2Zc50QkWn4 #DayofCare

Women shoulder the majority of all #UnpaidCareWork in Sri Lanka. It is also one of the biggest reasons that so many Sri Lankan #women don't participate in the paid work force. Read our research on unpaid care in #SriLanka for more: msha.ke/wmcsl #TransformCare

"It is time to organise once again locally, nationally, and transnationally to push back against the assault on women’s rights and reproductive freedom, on LGBTQI rights as well as migrants’ rights worldwide."

Women have the right to #equal & inclusive representation in all decision-making systems on equal terms with men. Bold, transformative action is needed. 🎥 Kumudini Samuel, Co-founder & Director, Programmes & Research at Women & Media Collective shares her perspectives ⬇️ UN Women AsiaPacific

The Women and Media Collective with 14 partners, presents the CEDAW Shadow Report on the impact of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis on women, highlighting gender pay gaps, unpaid care work, rural challenges, and GBV reforms. womenandmedia.org/advancing-wome…