UNFPA Sri Lanka
The Personal Data Protection Act, the first of its kind in South Asia, marks a critical shift in how we understand privacy.
As Legal and Policy Expert Ashwini Natesan explains, protecting personal...
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is a growing threat to the safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls.
Dr. Ramani Jayasundere reflects on Sri Lanka’s laws, policies, and n...
Seeking help is a brave first step, and the environment where that happens matters deeply. At the Model Children and Women's Police Bureau in Batticaloa, improved facilities are now helping officer...
“I don’t have any money. We are very poor. I am 80 years old. My daughter is unwell, and I am the only one caring for our household.”
Premavathi Perera from Kalutara District lives on tea plucking...
Technology can empower, but it can also harm.
At our Youth Panel on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), young voices shared how online spaces often put women, girls, and persons...
Seasonal unemployment, flooding, and rising costs have made daily life a struggle for her family, increasing their vulnerability, especially for women and girls.
The dignity kits they received pr...
Every word matters.
In this video, learn the sign for Violence in Sinhala and Tamil Sign Language.
By sharing these signs, we take a step closer to a world where communication is open, inclusiv...
From protecting ancient seeds to building modern resilience, women farmers are reshaping the future of agriculture. 🌱
In partnership with Vikalpani National Women’s Federation, UNFPA is proud to s..
Every word matters.
In this video, learn the sign for Penis in Sinhala and Tamil Sign Language.
By sharing these signs, we take a step closer to a world where communication is open, inclusive, ...
Every word matters.
In this video, learn the sign for Stress in Sinhala and Tamil Sign Language.
By sharing these signs, we take a step closer to a world where communication is open, inclusive,...
Young people are shaping the future they want to see.
This Youth Consultation brought together diverse youth voices to share ideas, priorities, and solutions ahead of the Summit of the Future — en...
Periods are a natural part of life — yet silence, stigma, and misinformation still surround menstruation.
This video breaks the taboo and starts the conversation, because talking about periods mea...
The 16 Days of Activism is a global call to mobilize political will, resources, and collective energy to address the systemic violence that undermines the safety, dignity, and opportunities of wome...
At UNFPA, empowering women and girls is seen as not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for sustainable development. In Sri Lanka, 55.7% of the population struggles with multi-di...
Social Protection in Sri Lanka: Since its independence, Sri Lanka has implemented various social protection programs. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis highlighted that everyone is vuln...
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome behaviour—verbal, physical, or online—that creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment.
This can include unwanted comments, inappropriate messages, bu...
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome behaviour—verbal, physical, or online—that creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment.
This can include unwanted comments, inappropriate messages, bu...
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome behaviour—verbal, physical, or online—that creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment.
This can include unwanted comments, inappropriate messages, bu...
Sexual harassment in public transport is a serious and widespread issue that affects thousands of commuters every day.
It can include unwanted touching, leering, verbal comments, stalking, or any ...
Sexual harassment in public transport is a serious and widespread issue that affects thousands of commuters every day.
It can include unwanted touching, leering, verbal comments, stalking, or any ...