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To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence in Sri Lanka, from 25 November to 10 December 2020 the National Forum Against Gender-based Violence successfully delivered a webinar series ‘Virtual Spotlight Sessions’
Each of these one-hour webinar sessions were focused on relevant and timely topics led by different member organizations
The Virtual Spotlight Series was opened by Ms. Ritsu Nacken – The Co-Chair of the National Forum Against Gender Based Violence and the Representative of UNFPA Sri Lanka on 26th of November 2020 along with the first session lead by UNFPA and NCW
Date : 26th November | Leading organization : UNFPA / NCW
The 1st Virtual Spotlight Session on ‘Importance of helplines in providing remote support during COVID-19’ was conducted by UNFPA and NCW on the 26th of November 2020
Panelists:
Ms. Ritsu Nacken - Co-Chair of The National Forum Against GBV & UNFPA Representative
Ms. Sarah Baird - GBV Consultant, UNFPA, Asia and the Pacific Region
Ms. Manel Jayamanna, Executive Director - National Committee on Women
Ms. Mariam Wadood - Attorney-at-Law, Women in Need
Ms. Udeni Thewarapperuma, Senior Gender Consultant – UNFPA
Date : 30th November | Leading organization : UNICEF
The 2nd Virtual Spotlight Session on ’Parents role in redefining traditional gender norms and socialization’ was conducted by UNICEF on 30th November 2020
Panelists:
Ms. Ritsu Nacken, UNFPA Representative
Ms. Rashmika Balasubramaniam, Rotaract Club
Mr. Panchal Abeysinghe, UNICEF
Date : 2nd December | Leading organization : The Asia Foundation
The 3rd Virtual Spotlight Session on ‘Building Partnerships with Justice and Security Entities to Address SGBV’ was conducted by The Asia Foundation (TAF) on 2nd December 2020
Panelists:
H.E. Denis Chaibi, Ambassador - Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka
Ms. Evangeline De Silva, Program Manager, Gender and Justice Program – TAF
Mr. Roshan Sajehan, Senior programme manager, Community security and police development - TAF
Mr. A.J. Kamil Imdad, Project Director, Group Action For Social Order (GAFSO), Sammanthurai
Ms. Niroshika Wegiriya, Attorney at Law and Project Coordinator – Women In Need
Date : 4th December | Leading organization : UNDP, Men Engage Alliance and State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services
The 4th Virtual Spotlight Session on ‘Equal Partners - Engaging Men & Boys for Change’ was conducted by UNDP, MenEngage Alliance and The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education on 4th December 2020.
Panelists:
Mr. JPS Jaysinghe, Director (Planning) – State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education
Mr. Kapila Rasnayaka – Gender Consultant and Founder of ‘Voices of Humans
Mr. Velusamy Weerasingham (Weere) – Gender Equality and Conflict Sensitivity Specialist, MenEngage Alliance Sri Lanka
Mr. Jothirajah Karunethira (Suman) - Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Specialist, UNDP
Date : 9th December | Leading organization : Chrysalis
The 5th and final Virtual Spotlight Session on ‘Enable her contribution - Breaking through systemic barriers to achieve economic independence’ was conducted by Chrysalis on 9th December 2020.
Panelists:
Hon. Shehan Samarasinghe, State Minister of Samurdhi Household, Economy, Micro Finance, Self-Employment, Business Development
Ms. Achala Samaradivakara, Co-Founder – Good Market
Ms. Dila Weerasinghe, Owner/Managing Director – Healing Island
Mr. Thorsten Bargfrede, Deputy Head - Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and Maldives
Ms. Ashika Gunasena, CEO – Chrysalis