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22 April 2025
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Struggle for Justice: A Feminist Journey from Beijing and Beyond
"Never give up." These are the powerful words that encapsulate the decades-long activism of Shafinaz Hassendeen, a trailblazer in women’s rights and gender equality in Sri Lanka.
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17 April 2025
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Holding the Sky and Standing Strong: Rohini Weerasinghe's Journey from Beijing and Beyond
The 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing marked a defining moment in my life as a feminist. The sheer energy and unity of 45,000 women gathered for a single cause—gender…
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16 April 2025
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Footprints of Women's Human Rights Agenda, in the Sands of Time
Professor Savitri Goonesekere, Emeritus Professor of Law and part of the Government delegation at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Professor Goonesekere was the…
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15 April 2025
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Reflections from Beijing: A Turning Point in My Journey as a Women's Rights Activist
In 1995, I had the honour of representing the Uva Community Development Center (NGO), Badulla District, at the historic International Women's Conference held in Beijing. At the…
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11 April 2025
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Welcome to UNFPA Sri Lanka's Quarterly Newsletter 2025!
Welcome to UNFPA Sri Lanka's Quarterly Newsletter 2025!
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10 April 2025
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The Power of Collective Action to Advance Women’s Rights: A Journey from Beijing '95 to Today
In 1993, the late Professor Swarna Jayaweera, a renowned advocate for women’s rights in Sri Lanka, informed a group of women’s organisations about the Asia Pacific preparatory…
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09 April 2025
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Reflections on the Beijing Conference: A Critical Evaluation of Its Legacy By Dr. Selvy Thiruchandran
The Beijing Conference, held in 1995, stands as a monumental milestone in global efforts toward gender equality. Not only did it bring gender-related issues to the forefront, but…
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08 April 2025
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Beijing+30: Reclaiming and Transforming Gains for Women’s Rights
UNFPA Sri Lanka marks 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action — a historic turning point for the global women’s movement. In a powerful reflection,…
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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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