The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a National Women’s Week in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. A series of island-wide programs will take place from March 2 to March 8, focusing on women’s health, awareness, security, empowerment, and technological skills development.
This year’s national theme for Women’s Day is “A Sustainable Future for Women – A Strong Woman is the Path.”
As part of the celebrations, the “Liya Shakthi” Women’s Fair will be held on March 5 and 6 at Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo, providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and access market opportunities.
The official Women’s Day celebration will take place at the “Suhurupaya” Auditorium in Battaramulla under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The event is spearheaded by Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savitri Paulraj, alongside Deputy Minister Dr. Namal Sudarshana.
