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08 March 2019
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Premier visits exhibition raising awareness on sexual harassment in public transport
Friday, 8 March 2019 (Colombo): This International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the public installation ‘Does She Travel Safe?’ at Town Hall…
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06 March 2019
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Japan grants USD 1.4 million to UNFPA to improve access to sexual and reproductive health information and services in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (06 Mar 2019): This morning, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka signed an agreement, granting USD 1.4 million…
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01 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…
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11 December 2018
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Is Sri Lanka’s health system ready to respond to the population shift?
Tomorrow marks International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. Universal Health Coverage is a fundamental goal rooted in the human right to health. It ensures that every person…
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27 November 2018
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Nutrition and women's empowerment: A foundation for development in Sri Lanka
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka embarked on a new joint project today to improve women’s nutrition and…
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25 November 2018
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
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 starts from 25…
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27 September 2018
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Is Sri Lanka growing old before it grows rich?
By 2030, 1 in 5 people in Sri Lanka will be above the age of 60. While ageing is a triumph of development that indicates Sri Lanka’s continuous investment in the wellbeing of its…
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17 September 2018
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Youth4Youth: Young Sri Lankans come together to drive lasting peace
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 helps promote…
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14 August 2018
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Youth4Youth: A safe space for young people
UNFPA celebrates International Youth Day by engaging youth for peace
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