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UNFPA and EU discuss enhanced collaboration for women and youth empowerment in Sri Lanka

UNFPA and EU discuss enhanced collaboration for women and youth empowerment in Sri Lanka

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UNFPA and EU discuss enhanced collaboration for women and youth empowerment in Sri Lanka

calendar_today 29 February 2024

UNFPA Sri Lanka convened a productive meeting with Mr. Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) Delegation t
UNFPA Sri Lanka convened a productive meeting with Mr. Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

UNFPA Sri Lanka convened a productive meeting with Mr. Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The discussion was centered on exploring avenues to deepen collaboration between UNFPA and the EU in Sri Lanka, with a shared focus on advancing women and young people's political and economic participation.

Both parties expressed a keen interest in leveraging their respective expertise and resources to drive positive change in the country. The meeting emphasized the importance of joint efforts in increasing opportunities for women and youth to actively participate in decision-making processes, thereby fostering inclusive and equitable societies.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from both UNFPA Sri Lanka and the EU Delegation to collaborate closely on initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, and data-driven policymaking. This partnership signals a significant step towards achieving shared goals of fostering sustainable development and prosperity for all in Sri Lanka.