UNFPA Sri Lanka

United Nations Population Fund: Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

Our Annual Report 2025 is out now!
From strengthening sexual and reproductive health services to advancing women & youth empowerment, it was a year of impact for UNFPA Sri Lanka.

📖 Read the Annual Report: https://t.co/QmgCEnLv8P

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Wishing all Sri Lankans a radiant and joyous Deepavali!

அனைத்து இலங்கையர்களுக்கும் பிரகாசமான மற்றும் மகிழ்ச்சியான தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துக்கள்!

සියලුම ශ්‍රී ලාංකිකයන්ට ප්‍රීතිමත් මෙන්ම ප්‍රභාමත් දීපාවලී උත්සවයක් වේවා!

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

Advancing collective action to end #GBV in Sri Lanka.
The Ministry of Women & Child Affairs, with @UNFPA, @UNDPSriLanka & @CanHCSriLanka, brought stakeholders together to review progress on SGBV National Action Plan II (2024–2028), share best practices & set priorities for 2027.

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

Sustained advocacy & partnerships are key to ending violence against women. A programme led by Hon. Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj at Matara Bus Stand brought together transport officials, police, women’s organizations and the public to promote collective action against GBV.

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Happy UN Day 🇺🇳

On 24 October 1945, the UN Charter entered into force. Ten years later, Sri Lanka joined the United Nations and has helped shape the UN's work ever since.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Wonderful to commemorate #UNDay at the @UNSriLanka compound in Colombo with all UN colleagues, and to honour those who completed 25 years of service this year.

A quarter century of service to the UN and the people we serve. 🇺🇳🇱🇰 Thank you for your dedication!

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

The UN has weathered difficult moments before. Today, it faces unprecedented challenges.

In @TimesOnlineLK, UN Resident Coordinator @MAFrancheUN reflects on what's at stake and why he still sees real reasons for hope.

Read the op-ed here: https://t.co/LumDCmB25V

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Happy UN Day! 🇺🇳

On 24 October 1945, the UN Charter entered into force. Ten years later, Sri Lanka joined the United Nations and has helped shape the UN's work ever since.

Watch the story of a partnership that continues.👇

#OurUN #අපේUN #எங்கள்UN

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

When a survivor reaches out for help, every response matters.

@UNFPA Sri Lanka Representative a.i. Phuntsho Wangyel joined government institutions and civil society partners in Mannar to strengthen multi-sectoral referral pathways for preventing and responding to SGBV.

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

In Nallathanniya, maternal clinic upgrades - from covered waiting areas & tiled floors to new medical tools - now allow doctors & PHIs to provide vital healthcare to expectant mothers.

​Watch this video to hear Lakmali’s story! 🎥👇

[WHO Sri Lanka @WHOSriLanka]

[1/3] Every organisation and partnership working in health has a role in advancing gender equality, health equity and safe, accountable systems ⚖️

Building on this week’s engagement with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, experts from @WHOSEARO continued the work in Colombo with UN agencies and WHO implementing partners through two focused sessions.

[WHO Sri Lanka @WHOSriLanka]

[2/3] First, with UN partners, including @UNSriLanka, @UNFPASriLanka, @WFPSriLanka, @IOMSLandMV and @UNHABITAT, discussions covered gender equality and health equity, the health-sector response to GBV, WHO gender analysis tools, and shared approaches to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct, while identifying opportunities for joint action 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

🛡️ With implementing partners, the focus was on putting safeguards into practice through WHO’s PRS 3-Year Strategy (2026–2029), risk-based approach and PRS Accountability Framework, as well as the IP PRS Self-Assessment Tool and UN Partner Portal 🌐

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

📢 Consultancy Opportunities
We seek National Individual Consultants to lead Census 2024 thematic reports on:
🔹 Ageing & Older Persons
🔹 Internal & International Migration

📅 Deadline: 22 Oct 2026
See the full ToR on our website’s Vacancies page.
🔗https://t.co/syPPkkV0MR

[UNDP in Sri Lanka @UNDPSriLanka]

Across 81 survivors and 5 CSOs, the pilot revealed something powerful!

Between March 2024 and May 2026, @UNDP #SriLanka and @UNFPASriLanka through the "Enabling Access to Justice for Victim-survivors of Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Sri Lanka" project, funded by @CanHCSriLanka partnered with five Civil Society Organisations and the Industrial Services Bureau (ISB) to pilot a model of post-shelter economic empowerment for survivors of SGBV.

Survivors began seeing themselves differently. Not just as beneficiaries of care, but as earners, entrepreneurs, and contributors to their households and communities.
This pilot also strengthened the CSOs, deepening their role in linking protection, psychosocial care, and economic empowerment for survivors 🤝

Read report here: https://t.co/OgqwKZCsHn

@UNDPasiapac
#EconomicEmpowerment #SGBV #WomenEmpowerment #SriLanka

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

The Puthukkudiyiruppu Police Division receives 100 - 200 complaints monthly, mainly from women facing domestic violence.

​WPC A.M.I.R. Bandara shares how a dedicated Women & Children Desk building ensures survivors receive support with dignity. ​See this video to hear her story!

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

Every girl deserves the time and freedom to become who she wants to be. 💜

Ending child marriage means investing in girls’ rights, education, health and opportunities - so they can shape their own futures.

Let her learn. Let her dream. Let her choose.
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

As digital & AI platforms evolve, Sri Lankan Cyber Security Expert Asela Waidyalankara highlighted gaps in safeguards protecting women & children from digital violence, and the need for stronger accountability & survivor-centred responses. Co-hosted by @CanHCSriLanka and @UNFPA.

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

🌿 Ageing with dignity should be everyone’s right.

As Sri Lanka’s population ages, we must ensure older persons especially older women - can access healthcare, protection, security and opportunities to live with dignity and respect.

#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

🌡️ Calling qualified firms!

We are seeking a service provider to develop a gender-responsive, community-informed extreme heat management guideline and communication materials for Sri Lanka.

👉 https://t.co/CK9CsKOQIJ

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

Safe, confidential support changes lives.

In Kilinochchi, dedicated frontline worker Lorenteena Navaraj shares how the @UNFPA-supported One-Stop Centre provides a peaceful, private space for survivors of #GBV to access comprehensive care with confidence. ​

Watch her story ⬇️

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

“Why did she post that?”
“Why was she online?”

Wrong questions. ❌
Ask instead: Why did he harass her?

@UNFPA stands for accountability - not victim-blaming.
Together, let’s make #OurDigitalSpace safe for every girl. 💜