Women’s Affair

A one-day workshop was conducted at the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha Conference Hall on 19.12.2024 with the aim of identifying the gaps in gender equality and reconciliation, developing new projects, providing participants with knowledge on global best practices for women’s empowerment, women’s voice and women’s safety, identifying local barriers to implementing these techniques in the Northern […]

Livelihood Assistance Schemes for Nalivutu Women-Headed Families were delivered on a priority basis in five districts of the Northern Province by the Ministry of Women Affairs of Northern Province last year on 12/12/2024 in Jaffna District. The same events were held on   on 18/12/2024 in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts, and on 20/12/2024 in Mannar and

The ceremony of granting financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students of the two universities, UoJ and UoV was held on 01.01.2025 at the Kailasapathy Auditorium of UoJ. The ceremony was graced by the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr N Vethanayagan as the Chief Guest. The Chief Secretary, Mr. L. Ilaangovan, Vice Chancellor, Prof

“Every parent today faces a myriad of psychological challenges in their daily lives, including stress, lack of parenting knowledge, difficulty in managing family finances, and the inability to understand and accommodate their children’s emotional states. Beyond these, societal ills related to gender, substance abuse, and the negative impacts of technology (such as mobile phones and

In the current era, where our society is grappling with various diseases, breast cancer has emerged as a significant health concern among women. Recognizing the urgency of early detection and timely treatment, a comprehensive awareness programme was organized by the Regional Director of health Services, Kilinochchi, under the auspices of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs,

Town hall Meetings for the Third Quarter of this year were conducted successfully in all five districts of the Northern Province. With a special focus on issues affecting women and children, these meetings brought together government officials, community members, and activists to find solutions to local problems. The meetings were jointly chaired by the Ministry

The town hall meetings were held on June 27, 2024 at Mullaithivu District Secretariat and July  05th  and July 09th at Kilinochchi & Mannar District Secretariats respectively. This meeting was jointly chaired by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Northern Province and the respective District Secretariat, bringing together government officials, representative of Community based Organization and

Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Northern Provincial Council commemorated the International Environment Day by planting one hundred teak saplings at Jaffna Municipal Council Drinking Water Station, Kondavil on 28.06.2024. The event was headed by Mr.P.Vageshan, Secretary, Ministry of Women’s Affairs, NPC and the Assistant Secretaries, MWA, NPC, Accountant, MWA, NPC, Officers from Municipal Council, Jaffna and

Two town hall meetings were held on June 19, 2024 at Vavuniya District Secretariat and on June 20, 2024 at Jaffna District Secretariat. These meetings were jointly chaired by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Northern Province and the respective District Secretariats, bringing together government officials, members and activists to address local issues with a special

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Services is excited to announce the commencement of the second free medical camp for prosthetic limb implantations in the Northern Province. This camp has been organized for the persons with disabilities, residing permanently in Northern Province with the ultimate support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, India, the