UN Women Sri Lanka

About UN Women Sri Lanka

UN Women has been working in Sri Lanka since 2014, marking a decade of service dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the country.

In our collective efforts to uphold women’s rights, we work collaboratively with the Government of Sri Lanka and other partners to develop national policies, conduct research and advocacy, and deliver programming on:

Our goal is to help every woman and girl achieve her full potential, and build a more inclusive, just and equal Sri Lanka.

In stories

Maheshi Ramasamy, scientist, Principal Investigator for the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials. Photo: Courtesy of Maheshi Ramasamy
I am Generation Equality: Maheshi Ramasamy, scientist, Principal Investigator for the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials
Bisliya Bhutto, human rights activist, political leader. Photo: Courtesy of Bisliya Bhutto
I am Generation Equality: Bisliya Bhutto, human rights activist, political leader

Shreen Saroor runs the Women’s Action Network (WAN) in Sri Lanka, a collective of women’s groups that empowers and advocates for women and women survivors of war, violence and other injustices. Photo: Courtesy of Shreen Saroor
I am Generation Equality: Shreen Saroor, women’s rights activist

In videos

Empowering girls in STEM
“I became an entrepreneur to ensure financial stability for my family”—Selvasenthan Uthayaleaga

In publications

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Manual for Inclusive and Sustainable Reintegration of Returning Migrant Workers in South Asia
Research Brief of Gender Assessment of Skills Development Opportunities for Women Migrant Workers from Sri Lanka
Research Brief of Gender Assessment of Skills Development Opportunities for Women Migrant Workers from Sri Lanka

UN Women Sri Lanka: Brochure
UN Women Sri Lanka: Brochure
Gender Disparities and Labour Market Challenges: The Demand for Women Workers in Sri Lanka
Gender Disparities and Labour Market Challenges: The Demand for Women Workers in Sri Lanka