WERC together with the Christian Theological Seminary(CTS) in Jaffna held a “Christian Faith and Equal Partnership” workshop in August. The workshop was held to strengthen gender consciousness and sensitivity among religious leaders. The sessions were supported by @diakoniaasia

Women are the deciding factor in this election, so make your voice count! Cast your vote and lead the way to a better future. #WERC #RiseUp #CreateChange #BetterTomorrow #WomenVote #CollectivePower #ShapingFuture #WomenTogether #LegacyOfVotes #Progress #VoteWithPower #election

Bravo! So proud of the amazing work by team @asiajcoalition and @werc_sl in pushing the envelope on women's leadership in international law. For more details, check out the thread below. Onwards and upwards! @coimpactcollab

Faith through a Feminist Lens – National Symposium 2024 WERC is organizing a symposium titled "Faith through a Feminist Lens" in November 2024. Scholars, researchers, and practitioners are welcome. Submit here: https://t.co/2J2KfP5mvo

Here are some comments we received from the Kandy Drama Group regarding the prevention of gender-based violence through the Stage Crafts Project, funded by the Netherlands Embassy. #werc #gbv #genderequality #preventviolence #feedback #positive #awarenessforchange

Central Province youth trained under 'Prevention of Violence Against Women Through Stage Performances' project performed at National Youth Council, Rikillagaskada Kandy. Discussion on gender awareness and violence prevention led by Colombo trainers ensued. #preventviolence #werc

Join us for an impactful evening in view of Women's Day 2024 #werc #16daysofactivism #preventionofviolenceagainstwomen #werc4women #theatreperformance

https://t.co/RKElqzVca3

See you tomorrow at 3 pm!

WERC stands together with women activists against the intensification of all forms of violence against women. The UN estimates that around one billion women will face gender-based violence in their lifetime. Unite to end violence against women! #WERC #1billionvoices

Women’s Education and Research Centre stand with survivors of Female Genital Mutilation. Female Genital Mutilation, which usually takes place before a girl turns 5, goes against their human rights and is proven to cause medical and psychological harm. End the indignity of FGM!

WERC was happy to host a group of vibrant South Asian leaders for a knowledge-sharing session where we learnt about the common and different issues we face as feminist activists in South Asia. This half-day site visit was part of CREA's annual week-long training

A newspaper theatre performance for the project "Prevention of Violence Against Women Through Stage Performance" was held at St. Paul's Church, Milagiriya. The event was graced by Senior Policy Advisor of the Netherlands Embassy Namal Perera @HorbachBonnie

விண்ணப்பியுங்கள்: துணை சட்ட பயிற்சிக்கான அழைப்பு Call for Paralegal Trainers - Tamil Language https://t.co/pIZ8qPhJXz

We at WERC wish all of you a very Happy New Year

In light of the above, we call upon the editors of the Daily Mirror and the journalist concerned to clarify what the survey mentioned in the article signifies and to issue a retraction of the article as soon as possible. (5/5)

It would seem that the medical personnel quoted had little understanding of what constitutes rape. (4/5)

because children below the age of 16 do not understand the gravity of sexual intercourse and therefore cannot consent to sex. Statutory rape is a criminal offence punishable by law. (3/5)

and suggesting that there can be rape with consent is misleading and inaccurate and can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and violence against women. Further, the act of sexual intercourse with girls under 16 that the article refers to amounts to statutory rape (2/5)

We at the Women's Education and Research Centre strongly condemn the publishing of a recent article by the Daily Mirror newspaper on December 21 titled “Girls raped at their own will”. We would like to point out that rape by definition is sexual intercourse without consent, (1/5)