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Colombo, Culture, Gender

Motherhood and Manufactured Consent: The Hegemony of the Good Mother

Every year on the second Sunday of May Mother’s Day rolls around complete with soft focus advertisements, heartfelt social media tributes and the ceremonial gifting of flowers and breakfast in bed. At…

Sifaan Zavahir Sifaan Zavahir on 05/11/202505/15/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Power Without Principle: The NPP’s Progressive Illusion

“I want to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to upholding human rights, gender equality, and social justice…our foremost priority is to ensure that no one is left behind – especially women, children, marginalized…

Shruthi De Visser Shruthi De Visser on 05/10/202505/21/2025
Colombo, Culture, Gender

Sri Lanka’s Silent Cultivation of Incel Culture Through the Matriarchal Nuclear Family

Incel is a term that started to come into popular use a few years ago, fuelled by the digital era, and escalating during the enforced lockdowns during the pandemic, which disrupted our…

Kumudini Perera-David and Devika Brendon Kumudini Perera-David and Devika Brendon on 04/17/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

The Fight for Abortion Rights in Sri Lanka

In a country where abortion remains criminalised under colonial-era laws dating back to 1883, Sri Lanka has long denied women the fundamental right to make decisions about their own bodies. The recent…

Mia Abeyawardene Mia Abeyawardene on 04/14/202504/14/2025
Colombo, Culture, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

MMDA Reform Is About Women’s and Girls’ Lives Not Political Games

Following the parliamentary debates on the Women’s Ministry budget allocation commencing March 8, fears are being raised within Muslim communities that reform of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) is an…

Ermiza Tegal Ermiza Tegal on 03/19/202503/19/2025
Colombo, Elections, Gender, Politics and Governance

Women’s Quota in Local Government Authorities Hijacked by Male Chauvinists

Sri Lanka’s battle for gender equality in politics has once again been marred by systemic barriers and patriarchal attitudes. The latest challenge? A new wave of obstacles facing women candidates in the…

Shreen Saroor Shreen Saroor on 03/08/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights

Sleeping With The Enemy

Sneha About ten years ago, I was staying with a university friend and her family. During my stay, I noticed the way my friend’s husband spoke to her: it was often belittling…

Devika Brendon Devika Brendon on 03/08/202503/10/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights

One Time Too Many: The Story Of Women In Need

 It was a day like any other. I was making sure the kids were kept entertained and getting some of my own work done at the same time. The knock on the…

Caryll Tozer Caryll Tozer on 03/08/2025
Colombo, Culture, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Protecting Women in a Patriarchal Society

The statistics speak for themselves. Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) as well as child abuse have reached alarming proportions throughout the country; several cases are reported daily in the media. One…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/07/202503/10/2025
Colombo, Culture, Development, Economy, Gender, Healthcare, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Is the 2025 Budget Workable for Women?

reliefweb “ The government’s 2025 budget, introduced under a new administration with progressive ideologies, claims to prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment. With gender focused allocations, it outlines initiatives to improve women’s…

Gayathri Nawarathna Gayathri Nawarathna on 03/06/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Thirty Years Since Beijing: Challenges for Gender Equality

Thirty years ago, leaders from 189 countries convened at the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women, marking a historic milestone in the global fight for gender equality. The conference resulted in the…

Lakmini Jayathilake Lakmini Jayathilake on 03/06/202503/06/2025
Colombo, Gender, Human Rights, justice, Politics and Governance

Many Gaps in Government’s Commitment to Protect Women’s Rights

I was feeling extremely lucky to be part of the Sri Lankan NGO delegation representing Women’s Action Network (WAN) at the 9th periodic review of the Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination…

Nabeela Iqbal Nabeela Iqbal on 02/21/202502/21/2025
Colombo, Culture, Gender, Human Rights, International, justice, Politics and Governance

Chasing the Elusive Rainbow

news click What does a second Donald Trump presidency really mean, especially for women and minority rights not only in the US but also globally? (Un)fortunately, we have a considerable number of…

Rosanna Flamer-Caldera Rosanna Flamer-Caldera on 01/28/202501/28/2025
Colombo, Gender, Healthcare, Human Rights, Politics and Governance

Tackling Period Poverty

Mahatma Gandhi said, “The measure of any society is how it treats its women.” This statement emphasizes the critical role women’s wellbeing plays in societal progress. The life of women in a…

Gayathri Nawarathna Gayathri Nawarathna on 01/24/2025
Colombo, Gender, Healthcare, Politics and Governance

A Critical History of Women’s Health in Modern Sri Lanka

In her latest work Darshi Thoradeniya, a senior lecturer at the University of Colombo, gives an insightful exploration of the history of women’s health in Sri Lanka, shedding light on lesser known…

Groundviews Groundviews on 01/15/2025

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