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07 March 2017
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MAS joins hands with UNFPA to ensure gender-mainstreamed corporate policies
As the largest private-sector employer of women, MAS Capital is committed to ensure its female employees work in an environment that is conducive for women. In doing so, MAS…
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27 February 2017
'Does She Travel Safe?' - UNFPA launches public campaign to raise awareness on Sexual Harassment in Public Transport
Colombo, 27 February 2017: Sexual harassment violates basic human rights and contributes to a culture that discriminates women and girls, affecting them physically,…
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17 February 2017
UNFPA Sri Lanka Supports 30 Parliamentarians Coming Together To Discuss Population and Sustainable Development
The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) is a network of 29 National Committees of Parliamentarians from Asia-Pacific. This network works…
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21 December 2016
Know your #UNSCRC2250 - #Youth4Peace
On December 9th, 2015 the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2250 - the first ever thematic resolution on Youth, Peace and Security. The Resolution is…
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16 December 2016
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UNFPA Sri Lanka and Canada Join Hands to End Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec 7, 2016: As part of the 16 Days of Activism in Sri Lanka, the Canadian High Commission and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) co…
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16 December 2016
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UNFPA brings the voices of generations together
Colombo, 09 December: Sri Lanka has heard the voice of the experienced; the older generation. We have learnt from their wisdom. Sri Lanka …
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02 December 2016
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Walking with 2,500 people for an AIDS Free Sri Lanka
COLOMBO 1 December: Sri Lanka’s national ‘Roadmap to End AIDS by 2025’ was launched amidst large crowds at the Campbell Park, Colombo on 1st December 2016…
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28 November 2016
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UNFPA Joins Hands with the National Planning Department
Colombo, 26 November 2016: Understanding current population trends and demographic dynamics is central to development planning; along with the leadership abilities to confidently…
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25 November 2016
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25 Years of Advocating Towards a World Free of Gender-based Violence
Colombo, 25 November 2016: Violence against women is a global issue that touches everyone. In Sri Lanka, one out of four females is sexually abused by the time they reach 18…
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