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Female parliamentary representation: SL ranked as 135th country in the world
By Huzefa Aliasger and Oneli Nonis
Though women account for 52 per cent of the total population, Sri Lanka ranks 135 out of 193 countries in the world in terms of female parliamentary representation, according to the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The event titled “unlocking the gender dividend” featured various experts presenting their research on gender based discrimination in Sri Lanka. The event on raising awareness on the ongoing gender disparity and the well-being of women in Sri Lanka.
The event was also attended by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who said that “no woman is safe until every woman is safe.” The Prime Minister also talked about enforcing strong laws that protect women and their well-being.
The UNFPA also said that the unpaid work, such as childcare and household chores, by women accounts for 40 per cent of peak labour income in their 20s. It means that women give more through unpaid work in comparison to income levels.
Some 66 per cent of women in Sri Lanka report witnessing online harassment, which includes blackmailing and obscene content. Besides, 54 per cent of women experience offline harm often in offices, which leads to reputational damage, the UNFPA said.
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