brand logo

Shelter homes for disabled or orphaned females

05 Mar 2021

  • Cabinet to receive operational guidelines soon

  The Women’s Bureau is currently considering the establishment of shelter homes for disabled women and orphaned girls over the age of 18, The Morning learnt. Women’s Bureau Director Champa Upasena told The Morning that the establishment of shelter homes for disabled women and orphaned girls above the age of 18 is being discussed due to the special circumstances they face. “We want to build a shelter home for disabled women since we feel that their vulnerabilities could be exploited more if they are unable to access a safe home. It would also serve as a way to prevent violence against them,” said Upasena. Commenting on the need for a shelter home for orphaned girls over the age of 18, Upasena said that after the age of 18, girls who are living in orphanages face serious problems, which may lead to their victimisation. “A shelter home is needed for girls leaving orphanages in order to both provide them with vocational training and the skills required to lead an independent adult life and to ensure that they are not further victimised by society,” added Upasena. As such, Upasena said that the Women’s Bureau is in discussions with the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research, and Innovations to build a suitable multipurpose home. Upasena further said that both projects were being considered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). According to Upasena, the Bureau would also implement a common set of guidelines for shelter homes operating around the country for victims of violence. “Guidelines pertaining to shelter homes are also being finalised for shelters which are being run by both the Bureau and other private organisations. We have sent our proposals to the private stakeholders and will be passing it through the Cabinet of Ministers soon,” Upasena said. The Women’s Bureau, an institution coming under the purview of the State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure, and Education Services, currently runs five shelter homes for victims of sexual and gender-based violence in partnership with the Women in Need (WIN) organisation and the Jaffna Social Action Centre (JSAC), in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Batticaloa, Colombo, and Matara. Additionally, the Bureau also operates a safe home which prioritises victims of trafficking.  

Kapruka

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Automobile, Mother and Baby Products, Clothing, and Fashion. Additionally, Kapruka offers unique online services like Money Remittance, Astrology, Medicine Delivery, and access to over 700 Top Brands. Also If you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.Send love straight to their heart this Valentine's with our thoughtful gifts!

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Automobile, Mother and Baby Products, Clothing, and Fashion. Additionally, Kapruka offers unique online services like Money Remittance, Astrology, Medicine Delivery, and access to over 700 Top Brands. Also If you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.Send love straight to their heart this Valentine's with our thoughtful gifts!


More News..