The event drew Prime minister Harini Amarasuriya ,academics, activists, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate Dr. Thiruchandran’s enduring contributions to women’s rights, social justice, and progressive scholarship. The autobiography chronicles her personal journey alongside her decades-long engagement in advocacy, research, and institution-building.
Through a reflective narrative, the book sheds light on the challenges and milestones that shaped her life, offering insight into the broader struggles for gender equality in Sri Lanka. It also highlights her role in amplifying marginalized voices and fostering critical dialogue on issues affecting women and society at large.
Speakers at the launch commended Dr. Thiruchandran’s work as both timely and timeless, noting that her experiences continue to inspire new generations of activists and scholars. The setting at WERC an organization she has been closely associated with—added symbolic significance to the occasion.
The Journey that Shaped Me is expected to serve not only as a personal memoir but also as an important historical and social document, capturing the evolution of feminist thought and activism in Sri Lanka.
