Events and Activities of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association
Today's Challenges in Notarial Practice
he workshop done on 26th April, 2024 titled "Today's Challenges in Notarial Practice," organized by the Galle Branch Association of BASL in collaboration with SLWLA, was a resounding success. The event saw active participation from both senior and junior lawyers of the Galle Bar. They were keenly engaged in the presentations delivered by our esteemed President, Mrs. Shiranthi Gunawardena, and the Additional Registrar General of Galle, who served as the main resource personnel.read more
61st Annual General Meeting Of SLWLA
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held its 61st Annual General Meeting at the Auditorium of the Organissation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) on the 24th of March 2024. Hon.Dr.Wijeyadasa Raajapakshe PC, Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms graced the AGM as the Chief Guest. Mrs. Shiromal Cooray, Managing Director, Jetwing Travels was invited as a Guest Speaker.read more
Awareness on Violence against Women and Girls and Prevention of Drug Abuse
SLWLA organised an awareness programme on Violence against Women and Girls and Prevention of Drug Abuse for the school children in grade 9-12 in Kumbukwewa Maha Vidyalaya in Kumbukgate in Kurunegala District on the 20th March 2024. SLWLA invited one of the leading Criminal Lawyers Mr.U.R.De Silva PC , Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to address the children on the said important topics.read more
Commeration Of International Women’s Day
The Seminar held on March 15th, 2024, to commemorate International Women’s Day was a resounding success, drawing attention to the crucial issue of empowering women and girls in the face of a culture of violence. The event took place at the prestigious Auditorium of the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA), located at No.275/75, Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07.read more
Seminar On Challenges Faced By Instructing Attorneys
The Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (SLWLA) organized a seminar titled "The Challenges faced by Instructing Attorneys," which took place on Saturday, 17th February 2024. at the Auditorium of the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA).read more
Christmas Party 2023
The Christmas party was organized by the Sri Lankan Women Lawyers’ Association for the first time in the history of SLWLA on 13th of December 2023 at the OPA Restaurant. Members, their families and friends participated at this event.. The 1st SLWLA Christmas Party was unforgettable, Executive Committee of the SLWLA participated in the Christmas Carols and the participants danced to the live music of Allegro Band.read more
Purple Night 2023
"Purple Night 2023," an event organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association, took place at the BMICH on the 11th of November 2023, marking a significant gathering for the legal community in Sri Lanka. The presence of esteemed dignitaries lent a prestigious air to the occasion. Honorable Chief Justice His Lordship Jayantha Jayasuriya PC graced the event as the Chief Guest, symbolizing the highest echelons of the legal fraternity's support for the cause championed by the SLWLA.read more
National Law week
The Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association (SLWLA) actively participated in the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) National Law Week, which took place on the 28th and 29th of September 2023 at Hulftsdorp Street. This event, which ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day, provided a platform for legal professionals and organizations to engage with the public and offer their expertise and services.read more
Strategic Planning Programme: Workshop In Colombo
Collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underscores SLWLA's commitment to addressing critical socio-economic challenges, particularly those affecting rural women. Leveraging UNDP's expertise and resources, SLWLA aims to empower marginalized communities through targeted interventions and capacity-building initiatives. The recent collaboration has culminated in island-wide programs and national workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange and resource mobilization across key districts such as Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Galle and Colombo.read more
Strategic Planning Programme: Workshop In Galle
Collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underscores SLWLA's commitment to addressing critical socio-economic challenges, particularly those affecting rural women. Leveraging UNDP's expertise and resources, SLWLA aims to empower marginalized communities through targeted interventions and capacity-building initiatives. The recent collaboration has culminated in island-wide programs and national workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange and resource mobilization across key districts such as Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Galle and Colombo.read more
Strategic Planning Programme: Workshop In Kurunegala
Collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underscores SLWLA's commitment to addressing critical socio-economic challenges, particularly those affecting rural women. Leveraging UNDP's expertise and resources, SLWLA aims to empower marginalized communities through targeted interventions and capacity-building initiatives. The recent collaboration has culminated in island-wide programs and national workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange and resource mobilization across key districts such as Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Galle and Colombo.read more
Strategic Planning Programme: Workshop In Trincomalee
Collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underscores SLWLA's commitment to addressing critical socio-economic challenges, particularly those affecting rural women. Leveraging UNDP's expertise and resources, SLWLA aims to empower marginalized communities through targeted interventions and capacity-building initiatives. The recent collaboration has culminated in island-wide programs and national workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange and resource mobilization across key districts such as Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Galle and Colombo.read more
Assuming Duties
Ms. Ruchira Gunasekera who was re–elected for the 3rd year as the SLWLA President at the 60th Annual General Meeting held on the 26th of March 2023read more
60Th Annual General Meeting Of SLWLA
The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association was held on 26th of March 2023 at the Auditorium of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka .The meeting commenced with a warm welcome extended by Ms.Ruchira Gunasekera, the President of SLWLA. The agenda for the meeting included reviewing the activities and progress of the SLWLA over the past year and electing 60Th Annual General Meeting bearers. The President delivered a comprehensive report highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by the association. Various activities were undertaken throughout the year, including legal aid clinics, awareness campaigns on women's rights, and capacity-building workshops for its members. The SLWLA had actively engaged with government bodies and other organizations to advocate for gender equality and justice.read more
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association moved to its new office
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association moved to its new office at the BASL Modern Lawyers’ Office Complex in Hulftsdorp, Colombo 12. The office was ceremonially opened at the auspicious hour of 6.14 a.m. on the 9th December 2021. The unveiling of the portrait of the Immediate Past President, Mrs. Swarna Jayaweera (2018-2020) was also held in the presence of the President Ms. Ruchira Gunasekera, Past Presidents Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe, Ms. Ridmika Dep, Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekera, and Mrs. Bernie Alwis, and the Office Bearers.read more
International women’s day programme on the 14th march 2023
United Nation Development Programme Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Assosiation join hands to improve access to justice to women.read more
Sipiri Nena Sala Programme at Prisons Headquarters
Supporting the Library Development Project of the Prison Authorities to equip the library for the female inmates in Welikada Prison, SLWLA organized a Programme for establishing a library for female inmatesread more
Purple Night 2022
“Purple Night 2022” organised by Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’Association was held at the BMICH on the 5th of November 2022.read more
International women’s day celebration on the 8th march 2022
This event was a great success and it was organized to commemorate International Women’s Day 2022. It was a felicitation programme to felicitate the medical professionals Island wide.read more
Assuming duties
Ms. Ruchira Gunasekera was re-elected as the President of SLWLA at the 59th AGM held at the Orchid Hall of the BMICHread more
The 59th AGM of sri lanka women lawyers' association
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held its 59th Annual General Meeting at Orchid, BMICH, Colombo 07 on 01st March 2022.read more
The Zoom webinar on "කාන්තා හිංසනය හා සමාජ වගකීම"
The Zoom webinar on “"කාන්තා හිංසනය හා සමාජ වගකීම" organised by SLWLA was held on the 20th August 2021 from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.read more
Zoom webinar on “Issues affecting women during Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid – 19 has impacted the worldwide community as a whole. The widespread effect it has had on developing Countries, especially in the likes of Sri Lanka is astounding.read more
Providing essential clothes to female inmates
During the Covid-19 pandemic , SLWLA provided essential clothes to female inmates at the request of Mr.Chandana Ekanayake, Commissioner of Prisonsread more
Legal awareness programme at Bogambara prison
SLWLA organised a legal Aid Awareness Programme for the inmates of Bogambara Prisons coordinated by Mr.U.R.De Silva President’s Counsel , Senior Adviser to the Minister of Justice on 3rd April 2021read more
Celebration of international women’s day 2021 with a legal awareness programme
In celebrating International Women's Day 08th March 2021, SLWLA organised a Legal Aid Clinic under its programme " Diriya Kathata Neethi Pihita" at Our Lady of Snow's Church in Periyamulla, Negomboread more
Assuming duties
Ms. Ruchira Gunasekera was elected as the 26th President of SLWLA at the 58th AGM held at Anthurium Hall, Galadari Hotel on the 24th of January 2021read more
58th AGM of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held its 58th Annual General Meeting at Salon Anthurium, Galadari Hotel, Colombo on 24th January 2021read more
Practical issues and solutions with regard to leading Contemporaneous Recordings and Computer Evidence before a court of law
Seminar on "Practical issues and solutions with regard to leading Contemporaneous Recordings and Computer Evidence before a court of law" organized by SLWLA was held on the 16th of January 2021 at Lancashire Hotel in Ragama.read more
SLWLA President, Mrs.Swarna Jayaweera assumed her duties
SLWLA President, Mrs.Swarna Jayaweera assumed her duties upon her attending religious activities with the committee members to invoke the Blessings of the Triple Gem at Sri Bodhirukkaramaya Temple in Aluthkade, Hulftsdorp on the 17th January, 2019read more
Seminar on "Sexual Harassment of women in Sri Lanka"
SLWLA organized a seminar on "Sexual Harassment of women in Sri Lanka" on the 26th of September 2020 at the OPA Auditorium. Professor Jeewa Niriella, Mrs. Shyamali Ranaraja, Mrs. Bimshani JasinArachchi and Mrs. Berney Alwis were the Resource Persons.read more
Webinar on "Challenges faced by women during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic"
Zoom Webinar organised by Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association on "Challenges faced by women during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic" was held on Monday the 25th of May 2020 from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.read more
57th Annual General Meeting of SLWLA
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers'Association held its 57th Annual General Meeting on 1st December 2019 at Sapphire Hall, Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo 03. Professor Indira Nanayakkara Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo of Law graced the AGM as the Chief Guest.read more
Jaffna | Excursions
Sincere thanks to Commander Security Force, Jaffna, Major Darshana Hettiarachchi, General Staff-Security Force Headquarters Jaffna-Colnel Sylvestor Perera and General Staff Officer 1-Security Force Headquarters Jaffna-Lt.Col. Nishantha Muthumala for arranging visits to Jaffna Library, Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kovil, Point Pedro, Thalsevana Beach and Delft Island for SLWLA Delegationread more
Purple Night 2019
The fundraiser for the welfare and empowerment projects for women and children carried out by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (SLWLA) , "Purple Night 2019" was held at the B.M.I.C.H Banquet Hall on the 19th October 2019.read more
SLWLA Offered Lunch For All The Inmates At Victoria Home In Rajagiriya
In commemorating the Elders’ Day which fell on 1st October 2019, SLWLA offered lunch for all the inmates at Victoria Home in Rajagiriya and donated essential medicines required by them on the 8th of September 2019. A medical camp was also held for incurables at Victoria Home on the 26th of October 2019.read more
SLWLA Donatation to St.Sebestian Church, Katuwapitiya
SLWLA gave a cash donation of Rs.750,000/- to St.Sebestian Church , Katuwapitiya on 23/06/2019. This donation was given in support of the ongoing educational programme being implemented by Seth Sarana -Archbishop House for the children who have lost both their parents or the breadwinner of the family and children injured or affected by the Easter Sunday Tragedy on 21st April 2019.read more
Awareness Program on Violence against women and girls
An awareness program on “violence against women and girls” was held on 2nd March 2019 at the main auditorium of Security Force Headquarters Jaffna in Palali. Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association (SLWLA) organized this program in collaboration with Security Force Headquarters Jaffna in celebration of International Womens Day falling on 8th March 2019.read more
Awareness Program on Preventing drug use and addiction among children
An awareness program on "Preventing drug use and addiction among children" was held on 22nd March 2019 at De Mazenod College, Kandana. Five Hundred students in the school participated for this program. The speakers were Deputy Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, Past President of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association (SLWLA) Mrs. Berny Alwis, Superintendent of Police Nihal Thalduwa and Mrs. Maheshi Maduwanthi from Dangerous Drugs Control Board.read more
Foreign tour to turkey
A 09 day annual foreign tour for the year 2019 of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association was to Turkey, and it was scheduled from 06th to 14th June 2019. 15 members with their friends travelled on this tour.read more
SLWLA President, Mrs.Swarna Jayaweera assumed her duties
SLWLA President, Mrs.Swarna Jayaweera assumed her duties upon her attending religious activities with the committee members to invoke the Blessings of the Triple Gem at Sri Bodhirukkaramaya Temple in Aluthkade, Hulftsdorp on the 17th January, 2019 .read more
56th Annual General Meeting - 2018/2019
The 56th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association was held on 2nd December 2018 at the Ramada Hotel Colombo.The Chief Guest was Mrs.Pavithra Wanniarachchi M.P. , Attorney at Law addressed the gathering.
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Katina Cheevara Programme
Katina Cheevara Programme was held at Karndeniya, Ahugalle Temple in Galle on the 17 & 18th of November 2018. The donations were also made to build a temple for female Buddhist Bikkunis and SLWLA members and other lawyers made donations towards this meritorious act.World Elders Day - 2018
In celebrating the World Elders Day which fell on the 1st October 2018, SLWLA organized a Sharmadana Programme at the Bufrad Samaranayake – Wilbert Perer Elders Home in Korathota, Athurugiriya on the 21st October 2018. SLWLA members with the assistance of the helpers, participated in cleaning the premises, bathing and washing the elderly men and women inmates. The members also donated dry rations, essential items and medicine to the inmates. This project was initiated by SLWLA President Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa.Third Legal Awareness Programme
Members of the SLWLA organized the Third Legal Awareness Programme under the theme "GAMILIYATA NITHI DIRIYA" at Sri Harischandra Temple in Negombo on the 29th of September 2018. Mrs. Wathsala Uluwaduge of Negombo Bar initiated the project. Attorney-at-Law, SP Nihal Thalduwa, Attorney-at-Law – Roy Fernando of Negombo Bar and SLWLA President, Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa were the Resource Persons.SLWLA Annual Foreign Tour - Russia from 14th to 21st of August 2018
Annual SLWLA Foreign Tour to Russia was organized through Visa Vactions of Nawala and 19 members of SLWLA went on the tour.08 Day/07 Nights Tour included the visits to Red Square-Kremlin, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Cosmos Museum, the State Circus of Moscow in Moscow and the visits to the State Hermitage Museum, Petergof Palace, Peter & Paul Fortress and River Cruise in St. Petersburg.
Each member was charged Rs. 5000/- by SLWLA as administrative expenses.
Purple Night - 2018
Purple Night - Dinner Dance 2018, a Fund Raiser was held for the 3rd consecutive year at the Banquet Hall of BMICH on the 7th July 2018. Hon. Chief Justice PriyasathDep PC was the Chief Guest. Hon. Attorney General Jayantha Jayasuriya PC and Mrs. Jayasuriya, Former Chief Justice Hon. Mohan Peiris PC, Former Supreme Court Judge-Justice Madam Iva Wanasundera PC, Judge of the Court of Appeal/Distinguished Past President of SLWLA, Hon. Justice Kumudini Wickremaisnghe - Hon District Judges Aravinda Perera and Prashanth Silva, and Hon. Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya attended the event as Special Guests.read more
Legal Aid Clinic
At the invitation of the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Mr. U.R.De Silva PC, SLWLA conducted a Legal Aid Clinic under National Law Week 2018 Programme organsied by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka from 30th June – 1st July 2018 at Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council premises. Members of SLWLA provided advice and guidance to the public.Seminar on "Professional Ethics" & Legal Practice
SLWLA Organised a Seminar on "Professional Ethics& Legal Practice" for Junior Lawyers and Law Students at the BASL Auditorium on the 23rd of June 2018. Mr. U.R.De Silva PC-President of the BASL, Mr. Ali Sabry PC-Deputy President of the BASL, Senior Attorneys-at-Law Mr. G. G. Arulpragasam and Mrs. Bernie Alwis were the Resource Persons.Blood Donation Camp in Mahara in collaboration with the Mahara Bar
SLWLA and Mahara Bar jointly organized a Blood Donation Camp to commemorate Vesak 2018 at Indra Hotel in Mahara on the 5th of May 2018. Lawyers from both Mahara Bar and SLWLA members were present for the event and Past President Mrs. Bernie Alwis, initiated the project.Legal Aid Clinic organized by Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held at Sri Visuddharama Temple (“Ali Denna Pansala”) at Dematagoda
In celebrating International Women’s Day which fell on the 8th of March, SLWLA jointly organized a Legal Aid Clinic with Borella Athahitha Foundation at Dematagoda Sri Vishudharama Temple on the 29th of March 2018. Municipal Councilor, Mrs. Priyanka Jayasekera coordinated the event for the Athahitha Foundation.read more
International Women's Day - 2018
In celebrating International Women's Day which fell on the 8th of March 2018, SLWLA jointly organized a Legal Aid Clinic with Borella Athahitha Foundation at Dematagoda Sri Vishudharama Temple on the 29th March 2018. Colombo Municipal Councilor, Mrs. Priyanka Jayasekera coordinated the event on behalf of the Athahitha Foundation. Members of SLWLA, SP Attorney-at-Law , Mr. Nihal Thalduwa and Mr.Sujeewa Lal Dahanayake, Attorney-at-Law participated at the programme as Resource Persons.Unveiling of the portraits of SLWLA Past Presidents
The unveiling of the portraits of SLWLA Pas Presidents was held on the 25th of January during a ceremony at SLWLA newly refurbished office in Hulftsdorp. Past Presidents Hon. Justice Kumudini Wickremasinghe, Mrs. Indira Samarasinghe PC, Mrs. Chinthamani Balalle, Mrs. Pushpa Nanayakkara, Mrs. Padma de Silva, Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe, Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekera, Mrs. Bernie Alwis and the current President Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa graced the unveiling ceremony.Distinguished Past Presidents who served SLWLA from 1959 to 2018 were Founder of SLWLA – Late Ms. Ezlynn Deraniyagala, Ms. Padma Attanayake, Late Ms. Leena Fernando, Ms. Manouri Muttetuwegama, Late Ms. Sriyani Nonis, Ms. Muriel De Soysa Gunawardena, Ms. Lalitha Sumanasekera, Ms. Mala Sabaratnam, Miss. Rita Caderamanpulle, Miss. Maureen Seneviratne PC, Late Ms. Peral Korale, Ms. Sumedha JayaweeraBandara, Ms. Pushpa Nanayakkara, Mrs. Inidra Samarasinghe PC, Mrs. Padma de Silva, Mrs. Chinthamanie Balalle PC, Late Ms. Seetha Wijewardena, Hon. Justice Kumudini Wickremasinghe, Mrs. Suranganie Joseph, Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe, Ms. Ridmika Dep, Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekera and Mrs. Bernie Alwis.
55th Annual General Meeting - 2017/2018
The 55th Annual General Meeting of SLWLA was held on 10TH December 2017 at Nelum on the Edge –Waters Edge, Battaramulla. Hon. Mrs. ThalathaAthukoraka, Minister of Justice graced the event as the Chief Guest. Dr.Mrs. AnomaGamage, Deputy Minister of Petroleum Resources Developmentwas the Guest of Honour and Mr. U.R.De Silva PC , President of the Bar Association also graced the event as a Special Guest.read more
Project at Welikada Prison
The Women Empowerment Project and Counseling Programme for female inmates was successfully held at the Welikada Prison on 25th November 2017.The programme presented together with four other following parallel events :
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Celebration of World Children's Day on the 5th October 2017
SLWLA organized a day with children and donated Stationeries and food items to the Kid Care Centre in Boys Town - Ragama. There were 35 boys in the home. Music Band was sponsored by Mrs. Kumudu Ariyaratne.Legal Awareness Programme at Gettamanna Raja Maha Viharaya on the 24th of September 2017
Past President, Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe organized this "Gamiliyata Nithi Diriya" event. More than 200 women participated. Mrs. Berney Alwis delivered the Key Lecture and three other lectures were conducted. Each participant were granted a gift pack.FOREIGN TRIP TO KENYA
This Year Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association organized the annual Trip to Kenya. It was a seven days trip. Eight members of our association joined this with their family members. Each travelerwas charged Rs. 2500/- by the association as administrative expenses.Our group landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi on 10th August and stayed Overnight at Zehneria Portrico. Journey organized to Day 1 - Nairobi, Day 2 - Aberdares, Day 3 - Aberdares, Day 4 - Rift Valley, Day 5 - Masai Mara, Day 6 - Masai Mara, Day 7 back to Nairobi. Crowed visited and enjoyed Mweign Hill in Aberdares Highland, Lake Naivasha, Serengeti National Park to witness the best wildlife viewing of the world. And they had the best opportunity of spotting the big five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant). Also they visited local Masai Village. Our group greatly enjoyed the trip.
Purple Night - 2017
SLWLA organized the most extravagant event "PURPLE NIGHT 2017". This memorable event took place for the second time and it was held at BMICH BANQUET HALL on 14th July 2017. The music was provided by Super Chimes & Annesly Malevana with the Guest Artist Mariazelle Gunatileke. As the dress code was red and Black it gave glamour to the Background.Dancing competitions were very attractive and enjoyable. There were about 350 participants including Lawyers and their guests and family members.
Helping Hands to Flood Victims
In appreciation of the support extended by the Elpitiya Police Division towards the success of the Celebration of International Women's Day Programme held at Baddegama, SLWLA distributed parcels of Dry Rations and cash Rs. 5000/- each, among 50 Police Officers of Baddegama on the 13th of June 2017.Vesak Dansela
During the Vesak season Large Dansela was jointly organized by Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association and Mahara Bar Association on 11th May 2017. 2500 Loafs of bread with Seeni Sambol were served to Vesak Pilgrims.Second Legal Awareness Programme organized by the SLWLA
Members of the SLWLA organized the second Legal Awareness Programmeunder the theme "GAMILIYATA NITHI DIRIYA" at Mahiyangana Divisional Secretariat in Mahiyanganaya. It was a very successful programme.An LED TV was donated by Mr. B.M.C. Balasuriya - Project Cordinating Executive (Finco Engineering Pvt.Ltd.) to Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association at the request of President of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Associationon 29thApril 2017. It was donated to the Maternity Clinic of the Mahiyangana General Hospital.
In Celebration of the International Women's Day
SLWLA organized the first Legal Awareness Programme under the theme "GAMILIYATA NITHI DIRIYA" at Vocational Training Centre Auditorium Baddegama, Galle on 14th March 2017 to commemorate the International Women's Day.Under the Legal Awareness programme. The First Lecture was on Child Abuse and it was delivered by Hon. Lanka Jayaratne, Additional Magistrate Colombo. The other two lectures were on Labour Law and the Issues faced by Sri Lankan Women Migrant Workers especially in the Gulf Countries and Pre Departure Awareness for them were delivered by Mr. Binara Gunasekara and Mrs. Ruchira Gunasekara respectively.
Members Welfare Day And Legal Education Seminar was held at Avissawella Bar
First project of SLWLA for the Year 2017 was held in Avissawella Bar on 3rd February 2017. Under the Members welfare Day Programme held , National Identity Cards were issued to the Lawyers and the Court Staff. Officials of the Department of Registration of Persons were present for this Mobile Service. Officers of the Avissawella Police Station joined the event to issue required Police statements, and official Photo Shop was installed at the site. A Legal Education Seminar was held in the Evening Session including two lectures. The First Lecture was on Recent Development on Criminal Law by Mr. U.R.De. Silva PC and the Second Lecture was on Professional Ethics by Mr. Ali Sabry PC. Around 70 members participated from Avissawella, Ruwanwella, Ratnapura, Balapitiya and Colombo Bars.Donation by Mrs. Ramani Rajapaksha
Senior Attorney-at-Law, Mrs. Ramani Rajapaksha donated Rs. 1,000,000/- to SLWLA for the charity work of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association. It was granted to needy lady Lawyer to construct a house.54th Annual General Meeting – 2015/2016
The Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association was held on 3rd December 2016 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, presided over by Mrs. Berney Alwis, the President of the Association.read more
BodhiPooja was held at Hulftsdorp Temple
BodhiPooja was held at Hulftsdorp Temple to invoke blessings on the newly elected President of SLWLA , Mrs. SandhyaThalduwa. Past President Mrs. Indira SamarasinghePC and the Office Bearers participated at the event.Foreign Tour To Vietnam
A 09 day trip was organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association to Vietnam from 10th December to 18th December 2016. 14 women lawyers’ with their families travelled on this trip. Rs: 2000/- was charged by the Association from each member for Visa processing and arranging the trip.read more
Unvailing of The Notice Board in Hulftsdorp
Notice Board of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association has been arranged near the Ladies Room of District Court building in Hulftsdorp and it was ceremonially opened in December by Mrs. BerneyAlwis, the president of the Association. Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe, Past President, Mrs. SandhyaThalduwa, Vice President, Ms. Swarna Jayaweera , Secretary, and Ms. PriyadharshiniGunasena, Treasurer, Mrs. KumuduAriyaratne, Asst. Treasurer and Mrs. Mihiri Fernando, Committee member also participated.read more
Annual Local Trip to Jetwing Yala on 8th & 9th October, 2016
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association organized the local trip to Yala on 8th & 9th October and 53 participants joined in. A safari tour was arranged as well. All the participants enjoyed themselves throughout the journey in high spirits.read more
Meeting with Representatives Of US-Aid Consultancy Firm of "Checchi"
Mrs. BerneyAlwis, president, Ms. Chathurika Wijesinghe, Past President and Ms. Priyadarshani Gunasena, Treasurer met with representatives of above firm on 5th October, 2016 and held discussion on how USAID could contribute towards better implementation of the Rule of Law. One of the focus areas of the meeting was enabling greater participation of Sri Lankan Women Lawyers in litigation and titles to land and land registration.read more
The Walk to Eradicate Drug Menace
Our Association together with the Gampaha Bar Association in collaboration with the Ragama St. Peter and Paul's Church, 15 schools in the Ja-ela electorate, the Lions Club, the Red Cross Society, the Traders’ Association, Buddhist Priests in the area and the members from the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board attended the “Walk to eradicate drug menace”.The walk started from the Ragama Church and continued to Basilica Vidyalaya and there was an awareness meeting held at the college grounds of the Basilica Vidyalaya.
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Seminar on Profssional Ethics & Social Etiquette for Lawyers
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held the above Seminar on 14th May 2016 at H.W. Jayawardena QC Auditorium (BASL Auditorium), Hulftsdorp.Eminent speakers, Mr. Ali Sabri PC conducted the session of Professional Ethics, Mr. U.R. De Silva, Senior Counsel conducted the session on Court Craft and Social Etiquette was conducted by Mrs. Rosy Senanayake , Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister’s office.
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Flood Relief Project
The Association organized a donation of lunch packets and essential items to the victims affected by floods in Navagamuwa on 21st May 2016. The expenditure of this worthy cause were borne by Office Bearers, Committee Members, Past Presidents and their families personally.read more
Seminar on Professional Ethics & Social Etiquette for Lawyers at Mahara Bar
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held the above Seminar on 29th July 2016 at Mahara Court premises.Eminent speakers, Mr. Ali Sabri PC conducted the session on Professional Ethics,Mr.U.R. De Silva, Senior Counsel conducted the session on Court Craft and thelecture on Primary Courts procedure under Sec: 66 was conducted by Mr. Weeraratne , Senior Lawyer of Mahara Bar.
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Meeting with the Lawyers in Myanmar Bar
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association met the delegates of Myanmar Bar Association at Hilton Colombo Residencies on 22nd March 2016. At this meeting, members of both countries shared common interests of the legal profession, particularly with regard to women.read more
Project at Putlam District
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association held an awareness programme for children & parents at Holy Family Church, Rajakadaluwa in collaboration with Father Sampath of Rajakadaluwa Holy Family Church with the assistance of Sister Superior Rev.Ethel Alwis of St. Joseph School for Deaf, Ragama on 27th February 2016.read more
Foundation Stone Ceremany at Negombo
On 24th January 2016, a ceremony was held to lay the foundation stone to build a house for a needy lady lawyer to whom this land was donated by Dr. Guruge in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association on 11th November 2014.read more
Foreign Tour to Myanmar
A 08 day trip was organized by the Sri lanka Women Lawyers’ Association to Myanmar from 22nd Dec to 30th Dec 2015. 08 women Lawyers with their families travelled on this trip. Rs: 2500/- was charged by the Association from each member for Visa processing and arranging the trip.read more
53rd Annual General Meeting – 2014/2015
The Annual General Meeting of the Association was held on 12th December 2015 at the Colombo National Museum Auditorium, Colombo 07,presided over by Mrs. BerneyAlwis, the President of the Association.read more
Awareness Programme to Parents of Children in Ragama
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association organized this event on 7th November 2015 in collaboration with the Welfare Society of Basilica Maha Vidyalaya and its Principal Father Shread. There were about 750 participants for the programme.read more
Distribution of Poshana Malu to Pregnant Ladies
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association joined hands with our Vice President, Ms. Sandhya Thalduwa and her family on the occasion of “Danaya” to “Somawathiya Chaithiya” on 20th September 2015 for a project towards the needy expecting mothers in the area of ‘Somawathiya Chaithiya”.read more
Purple Night (Dinner Dance) – Fund Raiser
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association organized the most extravagant event “Purple Night” (Dinner Dance )on 20th June, 2015 at the BMICH as a fund raiser of the Associationin aid of welfare activities of Women & Children. There were about 250 attendeesand it was a successful event.read more
Felicitation of Her Ladyship Justice Kumudini Wickramasinghe
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association felicitated Her Ladyship Hon.Justice KumudiniWickramasinghe on her appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal at her chambers on 18th March 2015.This occasion was graced by the Past Presidents read more
52nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association - 2013/2014
52nd Annual General Meeting was held on the 6th December, 2014 at Skill Centre, Royal College, Colombo 07. Head of the Dept: of Public & International Law, University of Colombo, Mrs. Jeewa Niriella was the Chief Guest for this occasion.read more
International Federation of women Lawyers (FIDA) – Convension 2014 - 35th FIDA Conference
In the year 2014 on an invitation from the President, International Federation of Women Lawyers, the Head, Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Mrs. Jeeva S. Niriella, the Country Vice President FIDA for Sri Lanka, Mrs. Ridmika Dep, Secretary, Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association, Mrs. Pramuditha Senaratne and the Treasurer, Mrs. Swarna Jayaweera participated in the said Conference held in November 2014 in Bangalore on the theme "FIDA 70 YEARS OF ADVOCACY, CHANGING LIVES,CHANGING SOCIETIES, CHANGING STATUS OF WOMEN".read more
Assistance to a member at a time of need
We received the happy news from the Kandy Bar that our member, Mrs. Thanuja Ekanayake had given birth to quintuplets. We are glad to have helped her by assisting her with formalities at the time she received a donation from the President's Fund. On 24th November 2014, the First Lady, Mrs. Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapakse handed over the cheque at the President’s House. We thank Mrs. Pushpa Rajapakse and Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe for the cash donation of Rs.60,000/= handed over on the same day and we specially thank Mrs. Mallika Hemachandra for the gift of five numbers of Gold "Dharmachakra" gifted to the babies.Project at Welgama Village in Trincomalee
Welgama village is situated close to the famous Hot Springs at Kanniya in Trincomalee District, bordering the Northern part of Sri Lanka. The village has faced many problems and difficulties during the time of LTTE troubles. A lot of people in the village were brutally assassinated by the LTTE during the said period.read more
Katina Pinkama Held at Thiriyaya Raja Maha Viharaya - Trincomalee
Thiriyaya Raja Maha Viharaya is a well known historical place where the Lord Buddha's live Hair Relics are placed ("Girihandu Seya"). This place was also severely damaged by the LTTE during the war.When women Lawyers went on their local trip to Trincomalee in 2013, we visited this historical Thiriyaya Raja Maha Viharaya. After offering flowers and other poojas to Girihandu Seya , our Vice President, Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa with the consent of the President, Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekara decided to do the Katina Pinkama in 2014 at Thiriyaya Raja Maha Viharaya and informed the Chief Incumbent of the Temple.
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The Awareness Program/Workshop Held At C. W. W. Kannangara Maha Vidyalaya – Matugama On 19th September 2014
The above program was organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association in collaboration with the Lions Club of Matugama 306 A2. This occasion was graced by the Hon. Deputy District Governor, Lion Dr. D. D. N. Kaluarachchi as the Chief Guest and Lion Lady Dr. Mrs. Manel Kaluarachchi.read more
Raffel Draw 2014
A Raffel Draw was organized to raise funds for the Mathugama Schools' Project. We collected Rs. 100,000/= by selling 1000 tickets priced at Rs. 100/-. We are thankful to Mrs. Indira Samarasinghe PC who graced the occasion for the Raffel Draw on 25th July 2014 at the SLWLA premises. We are very grateful to our members who donated gifts and helped to sell tickets and specially the first prize winner who was a well-wisher from Mobitel who informed us not to purchase the Microwave Oven since the Association was raising funds for a worthy cause.read more
Donation of Land for a Lady Lawyer
This event was very significant as Past President Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe coordinated with Attorney at Law Mrs. Pushpa Rajapaksha and arranged a land to be donated to a needy lady lawyer. Dr. Guruge donated a land from the Royal City in Negombo. On 11th November 2014 the Deed of Gift was executed by Dr. Guruge in the presence of Hon Minister, Basil Rajapaksha at his office. Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe and Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekara signed as witnesses. The generous Dr. Guruge agreed to bear the stamp duty.read more
Local Trip to Matugama On 22nd June 2014
The Annual one day trip was organized to a Boutique Hotel – ‘Munasinghe Mahagedera’ at Matugama. Everyone enjoyed themselves singing and dancing in high spirits with the Calypso Band. An attractive Fancy Dress Parade was organized and it was a very enjoyable and exciting event. I believe the memories of the three Charlie’s Angels, Mrs. Swarna Jayaweera, Mrs. Priyadarshini Gunasena and Ms. Ruchira Gunasekara will never be erased from the memories of the participants. We thank Mrs. Pramuditha Senaratne for organizing this event.read more
Shramadana Program Held On 16.03.2014 At Bufard Samaranayaka & Wilfred Perera Elders Home Koratota - Kaduwela To Mark The International Womens' Day - 2014
This Shramadana Program was organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association at Bufard Samaranayaka & Wilfred Perera Elders Home, Korathota, Athurugiriya. We are very grateful to our Co-Vice President, Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa, for organizing this event.Though it was organized to mark the International Women's Day, it was not limited only to women, as elderly men too were brought in from the streets, mostly sick and destitute males with nowhere to go. Some have wandered away from relatives who had neglected to look after them. Some had been left on the road by their own children. This home supports around 30-35 inmates with that sort of history.
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Christmas Fair – 2013
The Christmas Fair was held on 19th December 2013 at the Traffic Court Premises at Hulftsdorph. This was a fund raising event and we had several trade stalls. We thank the committee members who helped in numerous ways.New Look to the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association Office
Two Steel Office Tablesand a Plastic Cupboard were purchased to the SLWLA office. The Walls of the office were colour washed. The Doors, Windows and the Floor were painted in order to bring a new look to the office. The Photographs hanging on the wall were all framed afresh in order to bring in the new look. The expenses for the colour washing, painting and framing were borneby the President Mrs. Yamuna Gunasekara.51st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association - 2013/2014
51st Annual General Meeting was held on the 7th December, 2013 at Colombo National Museum Auditorium, Colombo 07. Chairperson of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, Mrs. Leisha De Silva Chandrasena was the Chief Guest for this occasion.Felicitation dinner For His Lordship the Chief Justice Hon. Mohan Pieris P.C. Organized By the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association and the Bar Association Of Kalutara
Felicitation Dinner for his Lordship the Chief Justice Hon. Mohan Pieriswas organized by The Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association in collaboration with the Bar Association of Kalutara at the Tangerine Beach Hotel Kalutara on the 06th November 2013.read more
Participation for Europe Regional Convention, United Kingdom
On an invitation from the Country Vice President of FIDA (Federation International for Women Lawyers) – UK, Ms Jessie Nwabueze, the Country Vice President of FIDA Sri Lanka and the immediate past president of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association Ms Ridmika Dep participated for the above convention held in London, United Kingdom, in September 2013. Along with Ms Dep, the office bearers of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association Ms Sandhya Thalduwa (Co-Vice President), Ms Pramuditha Senaratne (Secretary), Ms Swarna Jayaweera (Treasurer), Ms Priyadarshani Gunasena (Assistant Treasurer), Ms Sudishna Perusinghe, and another two Sri Lankan Women Lawyers whom are presently live in UK, Ms Nisanka Karunathilake and Ms Anita Amendra were also participated and represented Sri Lanka.read more
Meeting with U.N. Representatives
The President and the Committee members of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association met with Ms. Shibani Malhotra, Senior Justice Adviser attached to the office of Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnerships in Washington D.C.USA. William Linsenmeyer, Political Officer, Sri Lanka and the Maldives accompanies Ms. Malhotraread more
Renovation Project - Two Wards Of Cardiology Unit - General Hospital Colombo
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers Association under the guidance of one of our Past presidents Mrs. Chathurika Wijesinghe with Daya Siriwardhana Cardiology Trust Fund renovated two Wards of Cardiology unit of the General Hospital Colombo in order to provide a better service to the sick who are suffering from Heart Problems. TheMale and the Female Wards were upgraded by renovating beds, bedside cupboards,bathrooms, pantry etc and by supplying ceiling fans, bed linen, door and window curtains and providing all other facilities.read more
New Year Fair 2013
New Year Fair which is also an annual fund raising event in our calendar was held on the 27th March April 2013 at the Traffic Court Premises at Hulftsdorph where we had several trade stalls and entertainment.Local Trip (Trincomalee And Wakare)
This Four day trip was combined with the Legal Awareness Program at Wakarei. All important areas which were affected by the Civil war and other places of interest areas in Trincomalee and Batticaloa were covered during this fantastic tour.The sites visited include Hot wells in Kanniya, Koneshvaram temple, Seruwavila Raja Maha Viharaya in Trincomalee, Girihandu Seya in Thiriyaya, “Koti Handa” Radio Station (A Buddhist Temple has been established in this place at present), ”Maawil Aru” Annicut which laid the foundation stone to bring Peace to our motherland, Swarnam Base, Lanka Patuna, Aranthala Bikshu assasination place, Mahiyangana Vanniyala Eththos’ Village, Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharayaand several other places.read more
Legal Awareness Program/Workshop Held In Wakare In Batticaloa District, Eastern Province.
The above Program was organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyer's Association collaboration withthe Officer-in-Charge and the other officers of the Police Station, Wakare. This occasion was graced by the Hon. District Judge of Valachchanai Mr. Mohamed Riyalas the Chief Guest.The aim of this event was to educate the young children specificallythe girls under the age of 16 yearsand to enlighten them on thelaws relating to the marriages, mainly on child marriages which iscommonly seen in the Eastern Province. The illegalitiesof such marriages, the punishments which carry with such marriages were discussed in great detail.
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The Awareness Program Held at The Divisional Secretariat Auditorium at Malabe to Mark the International Womens' Day-2013
This Awareness Program was organized by the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association collaboration with Colombo District Kantha Bala Mandalaya. This occasion was graced by the Hon.Magistrate and District Judge of Kaduwela Ms. Lanka Jayaratne as the Chief Guest and a speech was delivered addressing the Domestic Violence Act.President of the Bar Association of Kaduwela Mr. Kamal Wijesiri was the Guest of Honour.Chairperson Ranawiru Seva Adikariya Mrs.Wettewa, Government Agent Colombo Mr.Kamal Padmasiri,Divisional Secretary Kaduwela Mrs. U.S.P. Sooriyarachchi and the President Colombo Law Society Mr. Binara Gunasekara participated this occasion and delivered speeches relating to Land matters, Law relating to Divorce etc. The event was attended by about five hundred women from Malabe, Kaduwela, Athurgiriya areas. The highlight of the event was the Fashion Parade organized by the ladies of the said Kantha Bala Mandala along with Several Dramas, Dances and introduced handwork activities to the participants. All of those activities were organized by the Colombo District Kantha Bala Mandalaya. The event was brought to a close by distributing Nutrition food for the poorest women and Gift packs for pregnant mothers in the area.We thank our Co-Vice President Mrs. Sandhya Thalduwa for all the support rendered to our Association taking leading role in organizing this Awareness Program.
Dhamma Deshana
The members of the SLWLA organized a Dhamma Deshana on the27th February 2013 at the High Court Premises Hulftsdorp to commemorate and to invoke supreme Presidents bliss of Nirvana to our Past President late Mrs. Seetha Wijewardhana and all of our late Past Presidents and late members of this Association. Venerable Dr.Induragare Dhammarathana Thero delivered a very valuable Dharma Deshana. We thank the Judges of the High Court Colombo, Staff of the High Courts,members of the SLWLA who attended this Dharma Deshana.Christmas Fair 2012
The Christmas Fair which has become an annual event of the Calendar of Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association was successfully held on the 11th December 2012 at the Traffic Court Premises at Hulftsdorph. We are grateful for the members who supported us immensely making the even a success by bringing in stalls and obtaining sponsor ships for this event.50th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (Golden Jubilee) - 2011/2012
50th Annual General Meeting (Golden Jubilee) was held on 25th Nov: 2012 at Cinnamon Grand Hotel.The first lady Mrs. Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksha was the chief Guest for this occasion. The first lady launched the official Website of the Association at the occasion. An Award ceremony to felicitate the Past Presidents of the Association was also held in appreciation of their contribution to the Association during their tenure of office.read more
Participation for the Asia Pacific Regional Conference of FIDA
In the year 2012, on an invitation from FIDA (the International Women Lawyers' Association), 8 members participated for the Conference in Cebu City, Philippine. Participating for this event, the Sri Lankan women Lawyers' Association has joined hands with FIDA and obtained an international recognition.read more
Participation for the work in lieu of World Heart Day 2012
Twenty members of the SLWLA, participated for the work under the banner of the Association, on 30th September 2012, in lieu of World Heart Day 2012 programme, on an invitation by Dr Vajira Senanayake, the President of the Sri Lanka Heart Association. This programme was organized to emphasis the prevention of Heart diseases. Most of the preventive measures are involved with changing lifestyles and is on the whole cost free. A balance and healthy diet to prevent obesity and diabetes, promotion of exercise, controlling diabetes and high blood pressure and abstaining from smoking are some of the important factors which should be encouraged in the society.Seminar on "Finance Business Act"
The members of the Association participated for a seminar on "Finance Business Act" on 13th July 2012 at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, which was organized by ANC in collaboration with the University of West London.Participation for the peaceful march against the UNHRC resolution.
The members of the Association participated for a peaceful march on 21st March 2012, to the Embassy of The United State of America, against the resolution that had been forwarded against Sri Lanka to the UNHRC sessions which was held in Geneva.Legal Awareness Programme in Jaffna
Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association, with collaboration with Women In Need (WIN Jaffna) organized a legal awareness programme which was held on 18th December 2011, from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm, at T C T Hall, Navalar Road, Jaffna.The aim of this event was to address the legal issues particularly associated with Women in Jaffna and give them solutions for their day to day life. There were about 250 women were participated for this event.
The Chief Guest of this event was Ms.Imelda Sugumar (Government Agent- Jaffna) and the Guests of Honour were Ms.Yogeswary Patgunarajah (Mayor Municipal Council Jaffna), Ms.Shantha Abimanyu Singam (President Counsel) and Ms.Kosalai (Senior Lecturer Faculty of Law - Jaffna)
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49th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association
The 49th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association was held on 30th October 2011, at Colombo National Museum Auditorium, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7. Honourable Attorney General Ms. Eva Wanasundara (PC), was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The President and the Executive Committee of the Association (2010/2011) felicitated Honourable Ms. Wanasundara (PC) as the first Women Attorney General in Sri Lanka.see more
Bodhi Pooja Ceramony
Not only at the time of joy SLWLA have joined hands but also at the time of sorrow, pain and need of our members. The members of the SLWLA invoke blessings of dhamma through a "Bodhi Pooja" at Gangarama Temple during the time of sickness of one of our past presidents Ms. Sita Wijewardena, for speedy and complete recovery.see more
Women Lawyers Welcomed the Honourable Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake.PC
Speech made by Ms. Ridmika Dep, the President Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (2010/2012) at the welcome Dinner which was held on 02/07/2012 at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo. The Event was organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka."Your Ladyship, Hon. Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake, You are Lordships and Ladyships of the of Supreme Court and Court Of Appeal, Hon. Judges, Hon Acting Attorney General Ms. Eva Wanasundara President's Counsel, President of the Bar Association Mr. Shibly Aziz President's Counsel, President's Counsels, Senior Counsels and My Dear Colleagues..."
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Beauty Culture Program in Welikada Prison
Inauguration of the prison project for the women prisoners in Welikada Prison organized by Ms. Sandya Thalduwa, secretary (2010/2012).This project was launched in the Welikada remand prison (female unit) on 03.03.2011 The Hon. High Court Judge Kumudunie Wickramasingha participated as the chief guest of the said event and Rev.Watinapaha Somananda Thero of Borella Vajirasramaya and Rev Father Sarah Hettiarachchi were also participated for the occasion.
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Women’s day Celebration at the National Hospital Colombo
Several programs have been conducted by the Women Lawyers' Association of Sri Lanka to help over the elderly, long suffering women at ward No.3 of the National Hospital Colombo to mark the International Women’s Day which fell on 08th March 2011.read more
Work Shop at Lunugamwehera, Hambanthota
We conducted a legal awareness program/work shop which was organized by the National Youth Centre especially for the rural areas, at Lunugamwehera, in the Hambanthota District on 9th March 2011 in lieu of the International Women's day and represented women's rights in the society. Five of our members (President, Past President, Assistant treasurer and two committee members) were participated for the aforesaid event and have visited 17 centers in the Hambanthotata District, and discussed various legal issues which are facing by the people in those areas.Aurudu and Naththal Pola
Naththal Pola and Aurudu Pola which have become an annual events of the calendar was successfully held in December and April in each and every year at the premises of Traffic Court building at Hulftsdorp, Colombo 12. These events are been organized by the vice president Ms. Yamuna Gunasekara and Asst. Treasure Ms. Jayanka Kahawevithana.read more
48th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (2009/2010)
46th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association (2006/2007)
Medical Awareness and Human Rights Awareness programme, which was held at Anuradhapura in the year 2006.
Participation of Law Asia Conference (Women's Forum) in 2006 in Goa, India
Ms. Ridmika Dep, treasurer (then) of the Sri Lanka Women Lawyers' Association, participated for the women Lawyers Forum(Seated at 6th place) of the Law Asia Conference, with Ms. Malathi Das, President Law Asia Conference ( Seated at 5th Place), which was held at Goa, India in 2006.
Members Get-together at Kandy
Legal Awareness programms at Hambanthota District, which was held in 1995
At the Annual General Meeting in 1995 at Hulftsdorp, Colombo 12
Activities
Smiles of women lawyers
One of the most attractive and enjoyable activities of the SLWLA is organizing the annual Local Trip and the Foreign Trip. This enhances the networking abilities among members, their families and their friends.Taking a vacation may not only make you happy, but increase your job performance. Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people's well-being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well and it decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction times as some of the benefits from taking some time off. Our mind is very powerful and can help with healing, so a rested, relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better.
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Today's Challenges in Notarial Practice
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