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Beyond the call of duty: A midwife’s 30-year legacy of compassionate service

calendar_today 26 April 2024

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Beyond the call of duty: A midwife’s 30-year legacy of compassionate service

As a midwife, Padmakanthi has been a constant source of strength and guidance for the estate communities in Nuwara Eliya, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Not only…

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UNFPA and DCS spearhead innovative tech revolution for  Sri Lanka's National Census 2024

calendar_today 18 April 2024

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UNFPA and DCS spearhead innovative tech revolution for Sri Lanka's National Census 2024

UNFPA Sri Lanka and the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) collaborate to drive a significant transformation in the upcoming National Census 2024.

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UNFPA Sri Lanka enhances law enforcements response to  gender-based violence

calendar_today 11 April 2024

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UNFPA Sri Lanka enhances law enforcements response to gender-based violence

UNFPA Sri Lanka recently conducted a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing the capacity of law enforcement officers in managing police emergency waiting areas. The…

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Global Youth Dialogue: Prioritizing adolescent health  in global strategies

calendar_today 10 April 2024

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Global Youth Dialogue: Prioritizing adolescent health in global strategies

At the Global Youth Dialogue, 300 changemakers from around the world, came together to address challenges faced by youth.

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Enhancing accessibility of SRH services for persons with disabilities

calendar_today 09 April 2024

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Enhancing accessibility of SRH services for persons with disabilities

The aim is to identify effective strategies for revising and updating the sign language glossary, ultimately ensuring that SRH services are accessible to all individuals,…

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Integrating gender, climate action, and reproductive health for Sri Lankan women and girls

calendar_today 26 March 2024

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Integrating gender, climate action, and reproductive health for Sri Lankan women and girls

In a groundbreaking move towards gender-inclusive climate action, the Ministry of Environment, alongside UNFPA Sri Lanka, UNDP Sri Lanka, and SLYCANTrust, recently convened a…

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UNFPA Sri Lanka conducts critical SRH training in emergencies in Anuradhapura

calendar_today 23 March 2024

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UNFPA Sri Lanka conducts critical SRH training in emergencies in Anuradhapura

UNFPA Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has successfully initiated a series of trainings focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in emergencies in…

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Sri Lanka photo story: portraits of strength in the prolonged economic crisis by Patrick Rose, Humanitarian Communication Consultant, Asia and Pacific Regional Office

calendar_today 14 March 2024

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Sri Lanka photo story: portraits of strength in the prolonged economic crisis by Patrick Rose, Humanitarian Communication Consultant, Asia and Pacific Regional Office

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has been a brutal extension of the economic downturn of COVID-19. The twin crises created conditions where the most marginalised people across the…

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Insights from Femina Women's Expo Panel Discussion in Sri Lanka

calendar_today 14 March 2024

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Insights from Femina Women's Expo Panel Discussion in Sri Lanka

Empowering change through dialogue, the Femina Women's Expo hosted a crucial panel discussion shedding light on the transformative impact of education and awareness campaigns in…

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