-Colombo, November 16, 2023-
Women representatives from National People’s Power submitted a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Office and the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) today, urging the UN to take actions for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The letter also appealed to take necessary actions against the violations of the rights of women and children in Palestine, complying with International Humanitarian Law, and to collaborate with all stakeholders immediately.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya (Member of Parliament, NPP), Samanmalee Gunasinhghe (Member of Executive Council, NPP), Dr. Swastika Samaradiwakara (Member of NPP) presented the letter to Mr. Raghu Menon (Senior Human Rights Advisor) today at the UN premises in Colombo.
Further, a discussion on the current socio-economic and political context in sri lanka including the impact of austerity measures taken by the Sri Lankan government on women and children and the reduced budgetary allocations for women and children’s social protection also took place.
