Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus discusses improving political inclusion of women’s groups who do not have representation

The Caucus of Women Parliamentarians has determined the integration and political strengthening of women's groups that are currently without representation as a priority within local governance.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated that creating a society with an elevated mindset capable of serving humanity as human beings is the objective of the politics of the government. The Minister made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of the Eastern Social Development Foundation.

She made these remarks on the occasion of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus in Parliament held in Parliament recently, (17) to discuss improving the political inclusion of women’s groups who do not have representation in local politics.

Attention of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was also drawn to further expanding the possibility of obtaining nominations in a manner that represents special population groups living in the country.

Furthermore, activities and the future work plan to be carried out under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to support the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from November 25 to December 10 were also discussed with representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Members of the Caucus Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, Samanmali Gunasingha, Krishnan Kalaichelvi, A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe, Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney at Law, Hasara Liyanage, Attorney at Law, Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney at Law, Geetha Herath, Attorney at Law, and Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney at Law were present at this meeting held.