Programmes implemented related to policy matter 2015
The following two activities have been conducted under the 100 day programme
Section 28- New Laws will be put in place to prevent abuse of women, abuse of Children and sexual harassment of women and measures taken to ensure that women and children can live without fear in Sri Lanka, with responsibility undertaken to enforce the laws effectively
A Technical Committee has been appointed to advise and guide the Ministry on the actions to be taken to fulfill the above.
Activities accomplished are:-
Forum Discussion on Age of Consent.
A Forum discussion was held on age of consent, on legal aspects of sexual relationship of girls between the ages 16-18 years.
This discussion was held with the participation of a group of eminent persons which focused on social, legal and health problems emerging as a result of sexual relationship with the opposite sex. An important recommendation proposed was strengthen the reproductive health education in school.
Section 30- So as to increase the participation of women in political decision making, legislation will be introduced to ensure at least 25% of women’s representation in Provincial Councils and Local Government bodies
A committee appointed to work on increasing women’s participation in politics.