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1 March 2019
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Sexual harassment in public transport: Speak up, Intervene and Be the Change
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (1 Mar 2019): “I was travelling in a bus when the man seated next to me started to touch my thigh, while he was pretending to sleep. When I confronted him, I knew he would try to... Read more
11 December 2018
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Is Sri Lanka’s health system ready to respond to the population shift?
Universal Health Coverage leaves no one behind   11 December 2018 (COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) – Tomorrow marks International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. Universal Health Coverage is a fundamental... Read more
26 November 2018
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Nutrition and women's empowerment: A foundation for development in Sri Lanka
UNFPA & WHO: JOINT PRESS RELEASE 26 November 2018 (COLOMBO) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka embarked on a new joint... Read more
25 November 2018
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
25 November 2018 (Colombo, SRI LANKA): Every year, iconic buildings around the world are illuminated in orange during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, a global campaign that... Read more
27 September 2018
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Is Sri Lanka growing old before it grows rich?
UNFPA marks International Day of Older Persons with a high-level policy dialogue on ‘Making Active Ageing a Reality’ with experts from Japan and Malaysia COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (27 Sept 2018): By 2030, 1... Read more
17 September 2018
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Youth4Youth: Young Sri Lankans come together to drive lasting peace
DIGANA, Sri Lanka (17 Sept 2018): A peaceful society is one where there is justice and equality for everyone. Peace will enable a sustainable environment to take shape, and a sustainable environment... Read more
14 August 2018
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Youth4Youth: A safe space for young people
UNFPA celebrates International Youth Day by engaging youth for peace DIGANA, Sri Lanka (14 Aug 2018): To celebrate International Youth Day in Sri Lanka, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)... Read more
1 August 2018
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UNFPA private-sector partnership strengthens gender-focused corporate culture at MAS Holdings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (01 August 2018): Marking International Women’s Day last year in March 2017, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) signed an MOU with MAS Holdings to deliver a one-year... Read more
12 July 2018
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Generation-to-Generation Dialogue on Comprehensive Sexuality Education
UNFPA marks World Population Day with a Generation-to-Generation Dialogue on Comprehensive Sexuality Education   12 July 2018 (Colombo, Sri Lanka): To commemorate World Population Day 2018, the... Read more
5 July 2018
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Collaborative action to address gender-based violence
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (5 July 2018): The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs together with the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka, inaugurated a two-... Read more

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