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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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11 November 2016
UNFPA supports Ministry of Health in implementation of the National Condom Strategy 2016-2020
Colombo, 11 November 2016: Although Sri Lanka’s prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS is less than 0.01%, there are factors for triggering of a concentrated epidemic in the country…
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10 November 2016
UNFPA Sri Lanka facilitates Provincial-Level Youth Policy discussions in the East
Batticaloa, 10 November 2016: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka, through its Youth Policy Programme, works with all Provincial Councils in the country to…
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01 November 2016
UNFPA supports the Ministry of Health to reach every pregnant woman and newborn in Sri Lanka
Colombo, 01 November 2016: Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) is an essential component in developing healthy and peaceful societies. BCC promotes positive behaviours among…
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22 October 2016
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Mullaitivu Stakeholder Meeting on Gender-based Violence
UNFPA's National Programme and Policy Analyst (on Women's Rights & Gender), Sharika Coorya reports from the field in Mullaitivu: Together with the Ministry of…
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