Stakeholder Meeting to Formulate a Child Policy for – RED

The Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED) has been activelyworking for the past six years in and around the Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Theirmain focus has been on supporting widows, single mothers, and young femaleworkers in these areas. Throughout this period, RED has identified the critical needfor childcare services for their members, as well as for the workers who havesettled in these zones with their families. The challenges faced by widows andsingle mothers in securing adequate child care while they work have beenparticularly acute due to limited access to such services.In response to this pressing need, RED has decided to…

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02 Days Residential Workshop

The two-day residential workshop, held on  15th / 16th of June 2024, at Hotel Full Moon Garden Katunayake focused on comprehensive training on human rights and labor rights. The workshop, organized for 40 workers especially female workers aimed to educate participants on essential labor laws, workplace rights, conflict resolution, and human rights principles as outlined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Workshop Objectives The primary objectives of the workshop were: This  workshop was facilitated by esteemed resource persons from the Negembo  District Labour Office: Their expertise provided a rich learning experience for the participants, combining theoretical knowledge with…

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Workshop Series for Training of Trainers to Eliminate Domestic Violence

The first session of a six-month Training of Trainers workshop aimed at eliminating domestic violence took place on 09 th June 2024 at the RED office premises in Katunayake. A group of 30 young women, including single mothers, widows, and women vulnerable to domestic violence in the Free Trade Zone, was selected for the workshop. The session focused on raising awareness about the practical and theoretical aspects of domestic violence, the existing laws, and tools available to protect victims. Sub-inspector Kalyani Subasingha, the officer in charge of the Women and Child Care Bureau at the local police station in Katunayake, conducted a…

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