CBK to keynote conference on role of women in inclusive political culture today
Friday, 6 March 2015 00:00
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A useful conference titled ‘Celebrating Women: Towards an Inclusive Political Culture’ organised by International Alert Sri Lanka and the South Asia Policy and Research Institute (SAPRI) will be held today (6) from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the BMICH, Committee Room A.
The conference is based on two thematic areas: Session I – Women in Politics: Prioritising Gender Sensitive Legislature and Session II – Understanding the Importance for Women to Engage in Politics.
According to organisers, former President Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga will deliver the keynote address. Among others present will be State Minister of Children’s Affairs Rosy Senanayake, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Subinay Nandy, MP Anoma Gamage, MP Dr. Sudharshini Fernandopulle, and Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Robyn Mudie.
