The Chairperson and Commissioners of Sri Lanka's Independent National Women’s Commission met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on Friday to discuss the implementation of the Women’s Empowerment Act, No. 37 of 2024.
During the meeting, the Commission updated the Prime Minister on the progress made in implementing the landmark legislation aimed at advancing women’s rights and empowerment across the country.
The delegation also highlighted that the Independent National Women’s Commission is Sri Lanka’s first independent statutory body established to promote, protect, and advance women’s rights while leading the implementation of the national agenda for women’s empowerment.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya commended the Commission for the progress achieved since its establishment and expressed appreciation for its continued commitment to promoting gender equality and strengthening the rights and empowerment of women in Sri Lanka.
The meeting was attended by Commission Chairperson Grace Asirwatham, Commissioners Jayanthi Kuru-Uthumpala, Janaka Selvaraj, Dr. Padma Gunaratne, and M. U. Gayani, as well as Executive Director K. D. R. Olga.
