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Women’s political representation must be elevated: Prez 

08 Mar 2021

In his message for International Women’s Day, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday (7) that women’s representation in politics needs to be elevated further to match female representation in other fields.    “Women have gradually been able to occupy higher representation in a number of areas of economic, social, and cultural life in Sri Lanka today. Moreover, she is challenging the man in a number of other fields. These accomplishments stand as an example, not only for the woman’s intelligence, courage, and commitment, but also for the social justice in and maturity of our society. Her representation in the political arena needs to be further elevated.”    The President added that Sri Lankan society appreciated and respected the woman and her role as a mother, sister, wife, and housewife with utmost dignity since ancient times.    “The way a country treats and accepts women is a social indicator of its true development. Sri Lanka has been exemplary in this respect.”    He said that it is a social responsibility of all to safeguard and nurture women's dignity, honour and happiness all the time.    “It is the woman who builds the foundation of family, the fundamental unit of any community. A woman plays diverse roles throughout her life and she acts as a strong link that binds families, which make up the society, together. Her contribution to the GDP, though not often calculated on monetary value, without doubt remains very high.”    The President said that the national policy framework, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” precisely identifies the role of a woman and promises to promote the socio-economic contribution by women.    “I believe the theme for International Women’s Day 2021, “She; the Country, the Nation and the World” is most appropriate. Its eight-fold approach is now being made a reality. I extend my best wishes and congratulations to our Sri Lankan women who celebrate International Women's Day,” he concluded.


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