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Catch my take on Ageing & Migration on the UNFPA Podcast Leaving No One Behind — July 27 at 8:00 PM on TV1. @TalkEconomicsSL @UNFPASriLanka @NewsfirstSL #Migration #Ageing #LKA

With a rapidly ageing population, youth migration and potentially shrinking workforce, #SriLanka is at a turning point. What does it all mean for our future? Join the conversation this Sunday, on #LeavingNoOneBehind. @UNFPASriLanka @NewsfirstSL @UNFPA @UNFPAAsiaPac…

By 2041, 1 in 4 Sri Lankans will be over 60. With ageing & migration reshaping communities, what do these shifts mean for our future? On #LeavingNoOneBehind, we deep dive into #SriLanka's Demographic Shift. @TalkEconomicsSL @bilesha_w @ihplk @ravirannaneliya @NewsfirstSL

For the first time globally, #SriLanka is applying the updated EmONC assessment by Columbia University with @UNFPA, @UNICEF & @WHO. Led by @MoH_SriLanka’s FHB & supported by @UNFPASriLanka, a 5-day training is building national capacity to strengthen maternal & newborn care.

For the first time in the world Sri Lanka will be adapting the new Emergency obstetric & New born care modules for the national assessment this year! The 5 day training with Columbia university @UNFPASriLanka & the Ministry of health just kicked off!

“My participation in the Beijing Conference was a turning point in my journey.” Viola Perera reflects on decades of activism empowering grassroots women, migrants & young feminists. Part of Reflections from Beijing – Sri Lanka 🔗 unf.pa/4584DP2

The second workshop on operationalizing and implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) on Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) was recently held at the Management Development and Training Institute in Anuradhapura 🇱🇰 The session brought together key officers from…

Episode 4 of Our podcast #LeavingNoOneBehind is live now! The Demographic Shift: What's Next for Sri Lanka? Ageing, Fertility, and Migration Watch live: youtu.be/hRJgdLWgcw4?si…

“60 is too early to stop working. We should think about 70, with flexible jobs for older adults & women in the workforce.” On #LeavingNoOneBehind, Dr. @ravirannaneliya from @ihplk rethinks work & ageing to create opportunities. @bilesha_w @TalkEconomicsSL @NewsfirstSL

“It's not about temporary migration anymore. Students are leaving. We don't even collect data on how many are leaving.” In this week’s episode, Dr. @bilesha_w from @TalkEconomicsSL, explains why #SriLanka must rethink migration & data. @ihplk @ravirannaneliya @NewsfirstSL

Comprehensive Sexuality education cannot be compartmentalised! It's education, a life skill & fundemental for a child's growth & wellbeing - Director health Promotion Bureau Ministry of Health @UNFPASriLanka

@UNFPAAsiaPac Regional technical advisor for adolescents & youth Sylvia Wong sharing promising practices on implementing & institutionalising Comprehensive Sexuality Education at the 138 SLMA sessions @unfpasrilanka

Catch my take on Ageing & Migration on the UNFPA Podcast Leaving No One Behind — July 27 at 8:00 PM on TV1. @TalkEconomicsSL @UNFPASriLanka @NewsfirstSL #Migration #Ageing #LKA

#LKA already faces an ageing population. When younger cohorts migrate, the care burden deepens. 📢 Catch my take on Ageing & Migration on the UNFPA Podcast Leaving No One Behind — July 27 at 8:00 PM on TV1. @TalkEconomicsSL @UNFPASriLanka @NewsfirstSL #Migration #Ageing

The @SLRedCross was pleased to participate in the launch of this timely and impactful initiative led by UNFPA Sri Lanka and partners to address sexual harassment in public transport. A commendable step towards ensuring safer and more inclusive public spaces for all. ❤️

The Guideline is looking at a Bio Psycho Social model & The process involved comprehensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders & showcased a multi sectoral approach. Any institution can adopt this & follow this when designing CSE programmes & curriculums @UNFPASriLanka

Delivering Comprehensive Sexuality Education at different levels in life course! Today we are Validating the National guidelines for communication on #CSE #srilanka Absolutely delighted to be a part of this urgent timely need for the country! @UNFPASriLanka @HPBSriLanka

“We, once confined to the kitchen, broke barriers, becoming masons, bricklayers, and leaders.” — Karunawathi Menike Part of Reflections from Beijing – Sri Lanka, 30 years on from the Beijing Conference. 🔗 unf.pa/4lKEbSU

On 23rd July, Amb ISOMATA attended the Launch Event for Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Public Transport and Spaces, supported by 🇯🇵 through @UNFPASriLanka. Japan stands by 🇱🇰 to help women’s safety in the country.

90% of women & girls in Sri Lanka have faced sexual harassment on public transport! Today, @UNFPASriLanka, govt partners (Min of Transport @BimalRathnayake , Min of Women) & civil society launched a national campaign to change that. Because harassment should never be the price…