SL celebrates 100th International Women's day
[March 08 2011]


<P>by Omar Rajarathnam

<P>Celebrations are being held in the country and world over to commemorate the 100th International Women's day today. The day which recognizes political, economic and social achievements of women was initiated in Germany in 1911 as working Women's day and later renamed as International Women's day in 1944.

<P>The theme of this year for Sri Lanka is 'Women's knowledge and strength to uplift the country' and many events are being held at the BMICH with the participation of Female activist groups, NGO's and various other ministries related to women's welfare and development.