Women are south Asia’s ‘silent contributors’ – changing that could transform economies
Female entrepreneurs in South Asia have been described as “silent contributors”, as their input to the economy and society is ...
An all-female resort in Sri Lanka is breaking gender barriers
Social stigma, language barrier, work-life balance, lack of training facilities and low salaries have long kept majority of ...
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A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) - After leaving school ... and low salaries have long kept the majority of Sri Lankan women away from the hospitality industry, especially those in the rural areas, said ...
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Navisha’s Journey in Healthcare: Empowering Women and Honoring Her Sri Lankan Roots
As a Clinical Operations Manager at Georgetown Hospital, Navisha Weerasinghe has dedicated her career to healthcare ...
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PM Harini calls for urgent action to tackle women’s challenges and discrimination
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the urgent need for prompt and decisive measures to address the ...
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Prime Minister calls for urgent action to address barriers and discrimination against women
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called for swift and decisive action to eliminate the barriers, challenges, ...
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“Expeditious measures must be taken to address the challenges, barriers, and discriminatory practices against women” – Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need for prompt and decisive measures to address the challenges, ...
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Capturing rural life: Kuruwita’s art at 90
Abayawardana worked as a textile designer at the Wellawatte Mills and later became a government art teacher. During his time ...
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AmCham Sri Lanka to uplift female entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura and Monaragala
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) hosted a vibrant and inspiring celebration in honour of ...
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A resort entirely staffed and run by women in Sri Lanka seeks to break gender barriers
Now 42, she is in charge of Sri Lanka's first resort ... long kept majority of Sri Lankan women away from the hospitality industry, especially those in the rural areas, said Suranga Silva ...