March 09, Colombo (LNW):In a significant announcement on the National Celebration of International Women’s Day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe disclosed his administration’s intent to introduce two landmark bills focused on promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. The President outlined the key provisions of these legislative initiatives, both of which are scheduled for presentation to Parliament in May.
As per the President’s Media Division (PMD), the first of these bills is the proposed Women’s Empowerment Act, which includes the establishment of a dedicated commission. The primary objective of this commission is to foster the advancement and empowerment of women, implementing mechanisms to safeguard their rights in alignment with constitutional provisions.
President Wickremesinghe highlighted that the draft of the Women’s Empowerment Act was officially published in the Gazette on March 7, marking a crucial step towards its realization. The forthcoming legislative measures aim to create a more inclusive and equitable society by addressing gender disparities and enhancing opportunities for women across various sectors.
