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Lanka suffers steep fall in gender equality
From 18th place among 115 countries in 2006 to 130th among 148 countries this year
Sri Lanka has recorded a major regression in gender equality in the global context, falling from 18th place among 115 countries in 2006 to 130th among 148 countries in 2025, according to research findings presented by UN Women.
The key findings and recommendations of the study were shared with the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus at a meeting in Parliament on 26 Septembe, chaired by Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj.
The UN Women team said the research examined women’s economic empowerment, leadership in governance, participation in peace and security, and the prevention of violence against women and girls. Despite the prominence of some women leaders in the region, the study found stark disparities between men and women in Sri Lanka across multiple sectors.
Minister Paulraj, as Chairperson of the Caucus, requested the final report be tabled, stressing its importance for policy-making. She further proposed that in addition to funds allocated to her ministry, each government ministry allocated resources for women’s empowerment in the upcoming national budget.
She also announced plans, through the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, to conduct a study on challenges faced by women in public office from local authorities to the presidency.
The meeting also featured discussions with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), which pledged support for enhancing women’s political participation at local, provincial, and national levels. The Caucus requested formal proposals from IFES for consideration.
Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara and MPs Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne, Oshani Umanga, Krishnan Kalaichelvi, Thushari Jayasinghe, Anushka Thilakaratne, A.M.M.M. Ratwatte, Hasara Liyanage, and Ambika Samivel were present.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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