A free webinar on Gender and the Application of Law will be conducted in English on August 26 at 7.00 pm, and will include panelists Himalee Kularathna AAL, Kate Norton, Dr. M. T. M. Mahees and moderator Amani Pilapitiya AAL. The event is organized as a legal education project of C4 Legal in collaboration with Legal Action Worldwide.
Registration for the event is now open at c4legal.org
Amidst the broad scope of the application of Law in relation to Gender, Gender-based Violence is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world and it refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender.
It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms.
It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. When women and girls experience violence, it can affect their sexual and reproductive health choices, as well as their economic, educational and political empowerment.
According to a 2018 study done in 5 provinces in Sri Lanka, one in three female homicides were related to intimate partner violence.
Therefore preventing, responding and raising awareness as to violence against women and the general application of Law as it relates to gender discrimination is of imperative importance in order for our development as a nation.
by Daily News Sri Lanka
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