Monaragala Launch

The NGO Forum in Monaragala, a district in central Sri Lanka, held the district level launch of the CEVAW on 14 March. more...

Sri Lanka Campaign

An island-wide campaign to end violence against women was launched on 24 September 2004. more ...

President’s Message

In a special message, Her Excellency President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga observed," We need to reassess our attitudes and practices that support and condone violence against another individual."more ...

Batticaloa Launch

A 1,000 people from Batticaloa district attended the campaign launch on October 9 2004, despite prevailing tension. more ...

Ampara Launch

At the launch of the campaign in Ampara district on October 11 2004, speakers underscored the need for a concerted effort to end violence against women. more ...

New Ally

In a new and exciting development, the Sri Lanka's Prisons Department has come forward to support the campaign and will work as an ally to reduce violence against women. more ...

Trincomalee Launch

The launch of the campaign at Trincomalee on 26 October 2004 was marked by pledges of unstinting support for its activities .more...

Vavuniya, Mannar and Anuradhapura Launches

The district launch at Vavuniya on 2 November 2004 had speeches by eminent personalities; film screenings and an award ceremony for winners of the poster competition. Mannar and Anuradhapura held their launches on 3 and 4 November 2004 respectively where efforts were made to involve male youth groups. more...

Killinochchi Launch

Killinochchi district, which is under the administrative control of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, launched the campaign on 5 November 2004. more...