Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- A meeting between Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and UNFPA Sri Lanka Representative Phuntsho Wangyel took place today (05) at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Colombo.

During the meeting, attention was drawn by both parties to several matters, including protecting the rights of women and girls, improving women's health, and empowering the women's economy.

Opinions were exchanged here, especially regarding reproductive health and menstrual health, eliminating gender-based violence and discrimination, increasing women's participation in the workforce, as well as ensuring gender-responsive policy formulation.

The Leader of the Opposition emphasised the need to further strengthen the recognitio...