Stop harassment of women

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The Lak Wanitha movement which is an association affiliated to Sri Lankan’s main opposition party UNP today called on the Sri Lanklan Authorities to probe the recent killing of a tourists in the southern town of Tangalle and to take effective steps to stop the harassment of women. A woman is seen holding up a placard at a protest organised by the movement in front of the office of Women and Child Affairs Ministry. (Pix by Pradeep Pathirana)

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Ding Dong Wednesday, 18 January 2012 02:13 PM

It looks very stupid of these people trying to make political mileage on a matter that had already been actioned.

semasinghe Wednesday, 18 January 2012 03:27 PM

These movements are coming out in guise of Women rights.. But with hidden political agendas. Here many women are shouting ,even forgetting their nice skin tone which deteriorating due to tough sun.. ;-)

farieze rumi Wednesday, 18 January 2012 03:59 PM

Gehenu Balaya

Chandimanii Wednesday, 18 January 2012 04:45 PM

Not only for Women.
"Stop harassment of PEOPLE"

Now a days, harassment for Men by Women is also exsisting. So, WE ALL have to prevent them ALL..... .

suthan Wednesday, 18 January 2012 05:17 PM

madamla don't waste ur time plz go to temple tree and stage ur protest in front of there.

Rathnayake Wednesday, 18 January 2012 05:21 PM

Yup. Keep it up. Don't let any incident go unnoticed. Politicize any thing and every thing and try and get the edge over the others in the fray.

Sharuk Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:10 PM

Thes pple holding anti-govt. banner as if it is the SL govt doing all abuses to women. This is another effort to tarnish SL's name.

Sagarika Thursday, 19 January 2012 01:55 AM

A courageous set of women!

TMA Friday, 20 January 2012 08:53 AM

Seems u'r not aware of what happened @ Tengalle

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