The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus which was held recently (01), reviewed the progress of the draft Bills on Gender Equality & Empowerment of Women and Establishment of a National Commission on women in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
The Caucus meeting was held in Parliament and was Chaired by Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle.
The representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) presented a brief look at the draft Bill at the Committee meeting held.
The Chair to the Caucus Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle requested the formation of an expert committee for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the draft Bills.
Accordingly, an expert Committee was established led by the secretary to the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment. He Committee was formed comprising Dr. Rose Wijeyesekera, Professor (Ms) Wasantha Seneviratne, Dr. Ramani Jayasundere, Dr.Wijaya Jayatilaka, Dr. Lakshman Senanayake and Udeni Thewarapperuma.
Member of Parliament Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary-General of Parliament and Secretary to the Caucus, officials of the Ministry of Women, Child affairs and Social Empowerment and the technical assistance of United Nations Population Fund were present at the committee meeting held.
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