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Sri Lanka women's rights
Muslim Women’s Quest for Equality in Sri Lanka
By Hyshyama Hamin
Activist Hyshyama Hamin explains how Sri Lankans’ personal stories intersect with global movements.
The Limits of #MeToo in Sri Lanka
By Devana Senanayake
Years after an explosion of accusations centered on the media industry, the movement has not had any lasting effects in Sri Lanka.
Spotlight on Sri Lanka’s Women-Headed Households Affected by COVID-19
By Lihini Ratwatte
A quarter of households in Sri Lanka are headed by women, yet there is no comprehensive national strategy to address their needs, particularly during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sri Lanka’s Problem With Women in Power
By Lihini Ratwatte
The first woman to be appointed as a deputy inspector general of police was removed from office just six months later.
Gendered Land: Sri Lankan Women Battle Unequal Access to Resources
By Bansari Kamdar
A variety of legal and social hurdles stand in the way of land ownership by Sri Lankan women.
Silent Victims of Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka’s Trade Zones
By Vishal Arora
The majority of the workforce in the zones comprises of women, who continually face sexual harassment in their workplaces.
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