President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed plans to introduce two significant bills aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, with both slated for presentation to Parliament in May.

Addressing the National Celebration of International Women’s Day today (Mar 08), the President outlined the key provisions of these legislative initiatives.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), under the proposed Women’s Empowerment Act, the establishment of a separate commission is envisaged.

This commission’s primary objective will be to facilitate the advancement and empowerment of women by implementing mechanisms to protect their rights, all in accordance with Constitutional provisions.

President Wickremesinghe also noted that the draft of this bill was published in the Gazette yesterday (Mar 07), marking a significant step towards its realization.