Advocacy for Women's Rights must transcend mere rhetoric - President
Sri Lanka, March 8 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed plans to introduce two significant bills aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, with both slated for presentation to Parliament in May. Addressing the National Celebration of International Women's Day at the Water's Edge, Battaramulla today (08), the President outlined the key provisions of these legislative initiatives.
Under the proposed Women's Empowerment Act, the establishment of a separate commission is envisaged. This commission's primary objective will be to facilitate the advancement and empowerment of women by implementing mechanisms to protect their rights, all by constitutional provisions. President Wickremesinghe noted that the draft of this bill...
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