75% of women face abuse on public transport in Sri Lanka: Minister

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By Mangala Pavithrani

Colombo, Nov. 27 (Daily Mirror) - Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savitri Paulraj has revealed that 75% of women using public transport in Sri Lanka have experienced abuse at least once in their lives.

She made the statement yesterday at a function held at Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed annually from November 25 to December 10.

"One in every five women in Sri Lanka, or 20%, has faced domestic violence," Minister Paulraj said.

Citing 2024 global statistics, she highlighted that 315 million women worldwide have experienced some form of violence, including physical, psychological, and sexual abuse.

Minister Paulraj emphasized that reducing violence against women requires the collective effort of society. “Through education and awareness, we can heal society and prevent violence,” she said, stressing the importance of educating children to foster a safer environment.

The theme of this year’s 16th International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is 'Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls'.

Comments - 4

Discipline Conductors to prevent abuse Thursday, 27 November 2025 11:51 AM

Please instruct the conductors not to compel passengers to stand in the middle passageway, as this practice causes inconvenience to both women and men.

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Understand the root cause Thursday, 27 November 2025 11:52 AM

Run buses and trains more often during peak hours to reduce overcrowding.

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song Thursday, 27 November 2025 11:55 AM

Provide real-time updates on arrivals, delays, and crowd levels to help commuters plan, and encourage car pooling to reduce congestion.

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Fact Thursday, 27 November 2025 12:48 PM

Introduce women ,kids and elders only busses and train compartments .Install CCTV and have strict law on safety of women so they can walk the streets free even at midnight similar to Dubai and UAE

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