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Reflections: Voices from Beijing’ - In Commemoration of IWD 2025 and 30th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

calendar_today 27 March 2025

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Reflections: Voices from Beijing’ - In Commemoration of IWD 2025 and 30th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Colombo, Sri Lanka – On 26 March 2025, UNFPA Sri Lanka and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands hosted ‘Reflections: Voices from Beijing’, an event to commemorate the…

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Opening of the Emergency Waiting Area (EWA) at Kalutara South Police Women and Children’s Bureau

calendar_today 27 March 2025

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Opening of the Emergency Waiting Area (EWA) at Kalutara South Police Women and Children’s Bureau

Colombo, Sri Lanka – On March 27, 2025, H.E. Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan, and Kunle Adeniyi, UNFPA Sri Lanka Representative, handed over the newly constructed Japan-funded…

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A Mother’s Strength: Stories of Resilience in Motherhood

calendar_today 18 March 2025

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A Mother’s Strength: Stories of Resilience in Motherhood

In Kayts, Jaffna, 34-year-old Ajanda prepares for the arrival of her fourth child. Her journey through motherhood has been one of resilience and hardship. Her husband, a fisherman…

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Engages with the Ministry of Public Security to Enhance Survivor Support

calendar_today 13 March 2025

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Engages with the Ministry of Public Security to Enhance Survivor Support

Strengthening Police Response to Gender-Based Violence in Sri Lanka

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Championing Gender Equality in the Workplace: UNFPA Sri Lanka & Ministry of Public Administration Mark IWD 2025

calendar_today 10 March 2025

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Championing Gender Equality in the Workplace: UNFPA Sri Lanka & Ministry of Public Administration Mark IWD 2025

Creating Inclusive Workplaces for a Stronger Nation

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A Mother’s Strength: Virudara’s Journey to Safe Motherhood

calendar_today 21 February 2025

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A Mother’s Strength: Virudara’s Journey to Safe Motherhood

In a small coastal village, 28-year-old Virudara anxiously awaits the birth of her second child. With a one-and-a-half-year-old already in her arms and another due next month, the…

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UNFPA and Government of Japan Strengthen Health Services in the Northern Province

calendar_today 12 February 2025

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UNFPA and Government of Japan Strengthen Health Services in the Northern Province

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with the generous support of the Government of Japan, has undertaken a vital initiative to improve maternal and child healthcare…

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Launches Sticker Campaign to Combat Harassment in Public Transport

calendar_today 16 December 2024

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Launches Sticker Campaign to Combat Harassment in Public Transport

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, UNFPA Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the National Transport Commission and other partners, launched a…

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Partners with Sri Lanka Transport Board to Address Sexual Harassment in Public Transport

calendar_today 16 December 2024

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UNFPA Sri Lanka Partners with Sri Lanka Transport Board to Address Sexual Harassment in Public Transport

UNFPA Sri Lanka Partners with Sri Lanka Transport Board to Address Sexual Harassment in Public Transport

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