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GIZ INCLUDES WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

 The team behind the #GIZ VTSL2 project enthusiastically included #women with #disabilities at the  #International #Women’s #Day celebratory event in March 2024. #Manique Gunaratne joined as a panellist for the event. Participation of women with disabilities is not just valued; it is central to the dialogue aim to foster.

The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign, under the theme "Inspire Inclusion," aims to celebrate the achievements of women while advocating for greater gender equality and inclusivity. This year, the focus is on fostering inclusive ecological sustainable social entrepreneurship among women, highlighting their key role in driving environmental sustainability and economic empowerment. 

This year the Campaign Title was "Inspiring Inclusion: Women-led Social Entrepreneurship".

The event was held at the Debarawewa National School – Tissamaharama.

There were five hundred participants including women entrepreneurs, rural women, and persons with disabilities.

Women Development Federation (WDF) shared the stage with:

Ms.Manique Gunaratne -Manager – Specialized Training & Disability Resource Centre - The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon 

Mr. Suresh De Mel – Acting Managing Director Global Entrepreneurship Network Sri Lanka 

Ms.Himali Jinadasa, Fmr.Country Coordinator, UNESCO Sri Lanka 

Ms.Anusha Warnakula - Business Owner at Susinidu Baby Care Productions 

Ms. Thejanee Wijesinghe was the moderator for the event. 

The diversity of the panna lists expertise significantly deepened our exploration and dialogue on the vital role of sustainable social entrepreneurship among women.

Mr. Suresh De Mel’s Global market access insights laid a crucial groundwork for conversation, highlighting the practical challenges and opportunities for women-led enterprises. Ms. Himali’s unique perspective allowed to delve into innovative strategies and hurdles within social entrepreneurship. Ms. Manique’s the powerful encouragement offered to empower women with disabilities has made an enduring impression on everyone present. Ms. Anusha’s practical wisdom shared as a female entrepreneur brought to light the tangible successes and applications in the field.

The collective breadth of perspectives not only enriched discussion but also emphasized the significance of promoting inclusive and ecologically sustainable entrepreneurship among women.


Panel discussion scene. Five people are seated on stage in ornately carved wooden chairs, engaged in conversation. Four women and one man are present. The man sits at the far left, dressed in light-colored clothing, holding a microphone. The women wear colorful sarees in shades of cream, green, orange, and pink, some holding papers or microphones. In front of them are traditional decorative items. Behind them, a large illuminated screen displays text including “Inspiring Inclusion,” along with logos for German cooperation (GIZ) and another round logo. The setting is warmly lit, and the audience is not visible, but the presence of cameras and microphones suggests a formal event or conference.

A woman standing on a stage, holding a microphone and speaking. She is wearing a patterned sari. Behind her is a large screen displaying colorful illustrated profiles of diverse women and the text "WOMEN'S DAY" in bold pink letters, indicating the event is related to International Women's Day. To her left is a podium with a bouquet of vibrant flowers. There is also a tall signboard with text in another language. Stage lights can be seen, and the setting appears to be a formal celebration or conference.


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#Manique Gunaratne

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