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Recognising the Invisible

 

Behind every thriving society lies the #unseen and #unpaid labour of countless women. In November 2023, #Manique Gunaratne attended a powerful discussion unfolded at #Waters #Edge Hotel, where the #National Democratic Institute (#NDI) presented groundbreaking research on unpaid work in Sri Lanka, with the support of the #Women #Media #Collective. #Women with #Disabilities were also included in this programme. This event highlighted the urgent need to value, recognize, and redistribute unpaid care and domestic work—a key step toward gender equality.

 

(Honoured, Deshabandu) Ms. H.K. Manique Gunaratne


Conference room with round tables covered in white and gold cloths, where several people are seated. Most attendees are women, some of whom are using wheelchairs. The atmosphere is calm and attentive, as people appear to be listening or waiting for an event to begin. On the tables are glasses of water or juice, headsets, papers, and some personal belongings. The chairs are white with gold sashes. The room is well-lit, with beige walls and patterned carpet. In the background, a few people are standing or sitting, and there are empty chairs and tables as well.

Conference room scene. In the foreground, there is a round table with white tablecloth, champagne glasses filled with a light-colored drink, a pair of black headphones, a notepad, and a green plant. The chairs around the table are covered in white fabric with gold sashes tied around the backs. In the background, a woman in a wheelchair is speaking to the audience. She is wearing a red top and has a microphone. A man in a white shirt is seated facing her, listening attentively. Behind the speaker, there is a large screen displaying a presentation. The screen reads: Discussion on Unpaid Care Work in Relation to Persons with Disabilities In Preparation for the National Budget 2023/24 Initiated by NDI In Collaboration with The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus and Women and Media Collective Logos for USAID, NDI, and another organization are visible. The date at the bottom of the screen is 6th November 2023. The room is softly lit with ceiling lights, and there are more chairs and a stage area in the background. The atmosphere appears formal and focused on discussion.

A conference room with several people seated at round tables, attentively watching a presentation. The audience consists of both men and women, some dressed in formal attire such as suits and sarees. The chairs are covered in white fabric with gold sashes tied at the back. On the tables are glasses of water, notepads, and a few headsets. At the front left of the room, a large screen displays an illustration of a person in a wheelchair being assisted by another standing person. The room is well-lit with ceiling lights, and there are a few empty chairs and potted plants near the front. The atmosphere appears formal and focused, likely a seminar or workshop.

Banquet hall with round tables covered in white cloths and gold sashes, set for a formal event. Several people, mostly women, are seated at the tables, some engaged in conversation, others looking at their phones or bags. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with people casually dressed, some in sarees and others in western attire. The tables have glasses, water bottles, and small potted plants as centerpieces. The carpet has a swirling pattern, and the lighting is warm. The room is spacious with cream-colored walls and large mirrors, and there are more empty chairs and tables in the background.


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