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Empowering Women Workers Through SRHR Awareness workshop in Wathupitiwala

September 29, 2026

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On 20 September 2026, the RED organization, with support from the Dabindu Collective, successfully conducted a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) awareness session in Nittambuwa for women workers from the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone. The session was facilitated by Ms. Paba Deshapriya, and Family Health Midwife for the Wathupitiwala area, who provided resource guidance . The introductory session created a safe, engaging space for participants to discuss topics often surrounded by stigma. Through practical activities and group conversation, participants explored consent, menstruation, contraception, vaginal anatomy, sexual pleasure, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A body mapping activity opened dialogue…

Stronger Together – Let’s Build a Stronger Community

September 17, 2026

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In the face of sudden disasters and crisis situations, RED provides financial and technical support to community groups that are already taking action for their communities. Communities know best what their communities need. Identify and select the short-term intervention your community needs most during a crisis situation. RED stands with you to provide the necessary support for that intervention. You Know. You Decide. We Support. Groups Eligible for Support Community | Women | Youth | Marginalized | Vulnerable Groups Groups that are already actively working to address community needs and responding during emergencies. Let’s Act Together. Let’s Build Stronger Communities…

Correct Leadership Begins with Correct Knowledge: Empowering Garment Sector Youth in Vavuniya

September 17, 2026

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With the generous patronage of The Asia Foundation, a leadership training program for young men and women working in garment factories was successfully conducted in Vavuniya on The program was organized with the resource contribution of Ms. Nalani Subhasinghe, Vavuniya District Coordinator of the RED organization. Ms. Subhasinghe, who represented the RED organization in the Training of Trainers (ToT) program under the “Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership – Sri Lanka (RWVL-SL)” project, was trained as a “Master Trainer” and facilitated this session. Sponsored by the relevant project, the event was successfully held on September 06, 2026, at the RED branch…

Emergency support for victims of gender based violence

September 17, 2026

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The emergency support program for women and children affected by gender-based violence (GBV) was successfully implemented on This program organized by the RED organization under the sponsorship of the Dabindu organization, the program provided emergency assistance to ten selected families to meet their immediate needs. We were able to provide dry rations and food items to ensure the nutritional security of these families, school equipment and materials to meet the educational needs of the children in these affected families, and essential medicines and health facilities. Our main objective was to be a source of strength for these affected individuals to…

Internal Migrant Workers and Their Tomorrow”Date of Workshop

September 17, 2026

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On 16th August 2026 a workshop conducted focused on the challenges facing internal migrant workers predominantly women who relocate from rural areas to urban centers Especially for Free Trade Zones for economic opportunities. Despite their vital role in sectors like apparel and export processing, these workers face critical protection gaps, including a lack of a dedicated regulatory body and limited social security, often leaving them in informal, insecure situation especially their arrivals The workshop provided a platform for participants to voice urgent concerns regarding housing, finance, health, and psychosocial well-being. Discussions produced actionable short-term solutions for employers and outlined a…

Awareness Workshop on Trade Union Formation

July 22, 2026

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An awareness workshop on trade union formation was conducted on 19th July 2026 at Hotel Vanni Inn in Vavuniya, Northern Province, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program, held under the “Strengthening the Feminist Movement” project (SFM 26/27) supported by Women Fund Asia, targeted garment factory workers in the region. A total of 40 workers, including 7 males and 33 females, actively participated in the sessions. The resource persons, Mr. Asela Dharmapriya and Mr. W.A.G. Silva, both experienced in trade union work within free trade zones, facilitated the workshop using a comprehensive module that included lectures, group discussions, and…

Awareness Program on Cybercrime and Personal Data Protection

June 22, 2026

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Organized by: The Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED)Target Audience: Youth employed in the Katunayake Free Trade ZoneDate: June 21, 2026Venue: Upper Floor Auditorium, Katunayake Urban Council Building Program Overview The Revolutionary Existence for Human Development (RED) successfully conducted a one-day workshop on June 21, 2026, addressing the timely and critical theme of “Cybercrime and Personal Data Protection.” The program was specifically designed for young employees in the Free Trade Zone, a demographic that is frequently vulnerable to online threats. This initiative was organized as a solidarity extended by the Dabidu Collective under their ongoing project of Renewed Women’sVoice & Ladership The event was held at…

A training workshop on the Maternity Benefits Ordinance

June 10, 2026

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On 7 June 2026, a training workshop on the Maternity Benefits Ordinance No. 32 of 1939 was conducted at the RED Head Office, for 20 female workers aimed at addressing the widespread lack of awareness regarding maternity rights among the predominantly young female workforce of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry in general . This was conducted by veteran Trade unionist Mr. Asela Dharmapriya and Assisted by Ms. Mathu Sridaran a social activist The employs over one million workers. The workshop was prompted by concerns that limited knowledge of legal protections often leads to unfair labour practices, poor working conditions, and weak…

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