Women in Sri Lankan society always held a unique position- PM

Following is the message from Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

“The woman in Sri Lankan society always held a unique position. She was the pride of the nation and on past occasions she has ruled the nation and took the leadership in politics and in many other spheres in society. The woman who acts steadfastly in the face of crisis is the strength of the family, society and the country.

“Women who represent 52 percent of the total population work with great dedication in relation to the development of the country. We need to pay more attention to the problems she faces at school, home, the workplace and on the road as she portrays her role as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, citizen and social worker. It is the responsibility of the entire society to protect the rights of women who sacrifice their lives for the betterment of society and family.

“It is a sad situation that despite having made a special contribution to the development of the country, the majority of women in this country have not joined the banking system. Therefore the state and commercial banks should be creative and pay close attention to remove the obstacles for women to join the banking system for the future betterment of women.

“The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment is making laws and policies for the empowerment required for women in the social, economic and political spheres. Despite the current social difficulties, programmes for women’s nutrition, health and education and for creating new employment opportunities are being implemented continuously. Our sole objective is to produce a strong and productive generation of women who suit the new world by understanding her needs as well as her knowledge and skills.

“The International Day marked on behalf of her should not be another day of celebration, but it should be meaningfully observed as an example for the future. It cannot be limited to a single day. She is a most valuable treasure to society.”

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