Stop discrimination of women in Sri Lanka – Women’s rights activists.

Dec 21, 2016

Twenty five civil organizations which work for women’s rights demand Stop discrimination of women in Sri Lanka.

“We urge government to take measures to stop discrimination of women in Sri Lanka,” said R. M.Premawathi at a program on “A dialogue on the parallel CEDAW Report to UN” held at CSR on Dec. 20

“Many of commercial sex workers were discriminated by the society. But we create a culture to respect them.”

She added, “They face to many problems such as police arrest, discrimination, no validity for their earnings etc.”

Activists rushed to the CSR, under the theme, “Let us unite against all forms of discrimination against women” to discuss their problems

After the sharing problems faced by women in the country they discussed and suggest their opinions to the final Shadow port to be presented to the office of CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women)

Addressing the women rights activists Swarna Sumanasekera, Chairperson of National Committee of Women said that government has implemented some resolutions raised by CEDAW.

“CEDAW pointed out the practical measures for stop discrimination of women.”
She appreciated the women rights groups’ contribution to stop discrimination of women.

“We are working in national level for uphold the dignity of women, But it is difficult to listen to the grass root level women rights activists,” she said.
She added, “We are ready to listen to the problems faced by women and help them.”
 
Lawrence Ferdinando - Colombo.