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Upholding the dignity of women and girls in times of crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (17th May 2022): UNFPA and the Australian High Commission recently handed over 1300 Dignity and 130 Maternity Kits worth USD 35,230, made available under the Regional Pre-... Read more
UNFPA presents its flagship publication “Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy,” to the Hon. Minister of Health
For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice—whether or not to become pregnant—is no choice at all COLOMBO, 30 March 2022 — Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling... Read more
A story of loss, resilience and activism
Learning that you are HIV-positive can be one of the most challenging experiences you go through in life. *Kamal learned of his HIV status as he lay hospitalized waiting for death. He was stick thin... Read more
International Women’s Day Celebrations 2022
ANURADHAPURA, Sri Lanka (10 March 2022): In commemorating International Women’s Day in 2022, the State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools & Primary Education, School... Read more
Opinion-Editorial by Mr. Kunle Adeniyi, Representative, UNFPA Sri Lanka
A drop in the ocean Having recently landed in Sri Lanka, it’s hard to miss the beauty of this island nation. The smiling faces, the changing scenic environmental landscapes and a society rooted in... Read more
UNFPA and the Government of Japan extend digital support for Women Development Officers to improve services for survivors of SGBV
COLOMBO, 4 March 2022: Pandemics such as COVID-19 affect women and men differently, further exacerbating existing inequalities faced by women and girls. In the midst of the pandemic, anecdotal... Read more
UNFPA gears for second consecutive collaboration with Colombo Fashion Week
Across the world and in Sri Lanka, UNFPA supports Governments and women’s organizations to strengthen their response to violence against women and... Read more
UNFPA and the Government of Australia enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of virtual GBV- related support services
COLOMBO, 22 February 2022: Even before COVID-19 plagued the world, gender-based violence was already one of the greatest human rights violations. However, while lockdowns were imposed across the... Read more
New UNFPA Representative takes office
New UNFPA Representative presents credentials to the Honorable Foreign Minister COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (03 February 2022): Mr Kunle Adeniyi presented his credentials on 03 February 2022 to the Foreign... Read more
Prioritizing ageing in times of emergencies
COLOMBO, 13 December 2021: The rapid ongoing spread of COVID-19 continues to impact billions of lives around the world. The pandemic has also further exacerbated existing inequalities, pushing... Read more