Our men dominate us, living in an economy run by women – CBK

I feel honoured that you have invited me today to speak about women and building inclusive societies where women have equal opportunities while commemorating International Women’s Day which falls in the next two days. We have talked of women's rights, equal opportunities for women in every sphere and I would say, in a very insisted and continued manner for nearly two centuries, we have talked of equal rights, equal pay, equal opportunities in every sphere of life not only in the government but also in all other areas.

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International Women’s Day :

Policy interventions vital to redress violence against women

We celebrate International Women’s Day today, the second month following what has been a momentous change in this country’s recent history. A program of reform and good governance has been initiated by the newly elected National Democratic Front (NDF) government, and it is a welcome step. Women’s groups today ask a crucial question: How will the 100-days benefit women in any real way?

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Political Alzheimer’s moral turpitude

Rajapaksa was referring to the recent arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife, Shashi Weerawansa, on charges of falsifying documents to obtain a Diplomatic Passport. He was speaking at the Colombo National Hospital after having visited Mrs. Weerawansa who was warded in the hospital.

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